How to: create a lighting plan for the dark days

You've probably noticed by now: the days are getting shorter. The time to take a look at outdoor lighting. If you don't know where to start, no problem. MASTERS COMPANY Maretti Lighting helps you get started and explains in detail how to create a lighting plan to bring some light into the dark days. Text: Patrick Stoffer
Image: Maretti LightingTo create a lighting plan for the garden, a scale drawing is an important start. Here you can indicate what should be highlighted (for example trees, shrubs, or paths). The cable plan can then be made: the main cable and branches to the light points. A 12V system is useful for this, as it does not have to be buried and is easy to expand with additional light points.

A nice balance between basic and mood lighting

When choosing the luminaires, the best start is to determine the functional basic lighting. These include recessed spotlights in the canopy and along paths. A wall fixture at the front and back door gives a safe feeling. Luminaires with beautiful light make a wall, fence or facade a special eye-catcher. And you can create extra depth in the garden by illuminating shrubs and trees with ground spotlights. This way you have a beautiful view from the house to the garden.

The finishing touch

Once the basics are there, the best part comes; choose lamps that match your own style! Choose from basic and mood luminaires. With different fixtures from the same collection you can create a beautiful unity and a stylish look. Dare to add one or more real eye-catchers, such as a special hanging lamp above the dining table or a stately garden pillar.

Go for design

If you like exclusive design, the Outdoor Lighting collection from Maretti Lighting also offers designs from the Netherlands' leading interior designers. With these fixtures you can seamlessly match the style of your interior with the decoration of your garden and terrace. This way you make your interior and exterior a harmonious whole.

And now it's your turn! Make your lighting plan now and look for indoor and outdoor lighting website from Maretti Lighting.