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Not a big fan of inground drive over stuff unless its top quality, i've seen a lot of failures due to poor install and water ingress. I'd be looking to use that wall on the left but instead of the brick light have a look at LightGraphix wall lights. Getting them of the ground means better spread of light, no upward light pollution, lower IP rating, less prone to damage, i could go on...
If it's dark, then you really won't need a lot of light to make an impact, something like below won't kick out a lot of light but is very simple install (just make sure you put the driver somewhere dry).
https://www.lightgraphix.co.uk/prod?product=LD42D/LD42DA
Will the plants be in total darkness? If the planting lights have to compete with anything else they'll loose impact. Again i'm not a fan of things pointing up because of light pollution but if you get something on stalks you can aim it down
https://www.lightgraphix.co.uk/prod?product=LD51
If you can get to EC1V or SE26 i've probably got samples of both you could borrow to try
jono84-
Cheers. That's really helpful and has given me a bit to think about.
I want it to be low key and not intrusive for neighbours.
The plants will be in close to total darkness. The street light doesn't shine much. I'm not sure how to articulate it, but I'd like the function of a lit walkway but want the absolute opposite of this:
So I thought one light in each bed offset to each other in a low warm diffused vibe would give you the practically of lighting your path.Roughly where the red dots are.
(also my motorbike will be where my attempt at a motorbike aerial view is)
hugo7
We're doing our drive and front garden.
My OH has sorted out the landscaper and layout. I want lights so need to sort out the electrician.
Main aims of lighting are; 1. Visibly differente our drive from the parking area outside to stop people blocking us, 2. Help see in the dark.
Does anyone have any advice or recommendations on what type of lighting to use?
A lot of the other outdoor lights I'm finding are either a bit Essex or ye olde.
I'm thinking drive over lights as marked in purple and then some sort of light by the front door.
Cost is a factor so don't want to go too mental. Also considering these wall lights as there is a brick wall that's ours on the left
But feel like that will be a lot more work.
The green areas will be planted so I'm also wondering about having the ability to light those. Haven't decided on plants, but thinking grass and fragrant herbs - anything that can take a battering.
Has anyone here lit plants? Is it something I could get wiring provided for then do later once plants and a bit more budget is available?
Cheers