If you’re looking to make the most of your outdoor space and create an extra area to retreat to, adding a garden room ticks all the right boxes. This versatile room can be used for all sorts of different activities, for working and for pleasure, and is sure to appeal to all members of the family.
When styling and designing a garden room, lighting is one of the key considerations you’ll need to think about. Not only does garden room lighting offer practical solutions, but it can also enhance the tone and atmosphere you’re hoping to create for your space.
In this guide, you’ll discover what aspects you need to consider when thinking about lighting, as well as a wealth of garden room lighting ideas and inspiration to take away with you to implement in your own garden building.
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Lighting considerations
While personal preference will play a big role in your choice of garden room light fixtures, there are other factors you should also bear in mind to make sure your choices suit your space and offer the necessary practical benefits.
One of the first things to think about is how big your garden room will be. The larger the space, the more lighting options you’ll need. However, lighting is still important even if you opt for a small pod. Clever use of lighting can help to make a small space feel bigger, while still retaining a cosy feel.
Where your garden office or room will be located will also have a bearing on lighting ideas. If it’s tucked away at the rear of a garden in a shady area, it won’t receive a lot of natural light. Therefore, more lighting such as dimmers will be needed during the day. Rooms positioned in a sunny spot may only require mood lighting for evenings or for task lighting if you use the space for work and study.
An often overlooked aspect when considering lighting is how much maintenance is required. There’s no point in going to the effort of installing elaborate lighting that requires lots of cleaning and care if you don’t have the time for this. For instance, a large lamp may require more maintenance than ceiling lights. Our Garden Retreats pods pride themselves on being completely zero maintenance, implementing carbon fibre and glass fibre materials to improve durability.
Once you’ve taken all of these factors into account, look at the various lighting options available to you. This includes spotlights, dimmers, pendant lights, and lanterns. Don’t neglect your outside space either; exterior lighting such as string lights hung up around the pod can look really inviting in the evening. All of our modular garden pods come with electrics included, with ceiling lights installed for interior and exterior use. You can even easily dismantle your garden room and take it with you when you move.
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Lighting design ideas
Creating the right atmosphere is essential when choosing lights for your garden room, so think about how you plan to use the space. If your room is destined to be a garden office for working or studying, task lights such as a desk lamp will fit nicely. On the other hand, if your garden retreat is primarily for relaxing or entertaining, it’s all about creating a cosy, welcoming setting. Soft, ambient lighting that sets the right tone and mood can be achieved easily through the use of dimmers and even fairy lights. If you want to highlight a specific part of the room, accent or spotlighting can be used to great effect.
No matter what size your garden room is, it’s a good idea to steer away from harsh lighting. Even if your space doesn’t get much natural light, it’s better to add a number of small accent lights rather than one large, overly bright light.
When deciding on lighting ideas, think about what kind of style you want your garden room to emulate. Are you looking to create a modern or traditional space? Contemporary rooms will suit larger, more stylish light fixtures, whereas simple wall or ceiling lights will fit nicely into more traditional settings.
If you have a decking area attached to your garden room, it will get a lot of use during the warmer weather, so choosing outdoor lighting will be as equally important as indoor options. Spotlights and string lights work especially well outside. Here at Garden Retreats, we can provide both internal and external spotlights for your enjoyment, complete with a 25 year warranty for your peace of mind.
The Garden Retreats pod
If you’re concerned about installing lighting after your garden pod has been built, then you don’t need to worry. Each of our garden rooms at Garden Retreats is constructed to the highest quality, with interior and exterior lights installed for your peace of mind.
The pods are fitted with electrics, including sockets with USB ports, internal and external spotlights and a hook-up point for the mains, so arranging your required garden lighting solutions should prove straightforward. To enhance the cosy atmosphere created by the lighting, our pods also feature a smartphone-controlled heating system. The room will also keep the heat in, thanks an industry-leading British warm roof system and a U-value of 0.18.
For those who want to enjoy maintenance-free living in their outdoor retreat, our pods are zero maintenance, and include wipe-clean wall panels and floor tiling. Materials used in the construction of the garden rooms also encourage easy living without any stress. Carbon fibre won’t expand or deteriorate, and composite material cladding won’t cause nuisance condensation, keeping your lighting protected in the process. Additionally, the materials we use are eco-friendly, needing 75% less energy for production and transportation compared to steel.
When choosing your Garden Retreats pod, you can decide between three different pod sizes, which you can build upon in the future, as well as dismantle if you decide to move house and take the pod with you. You also get the choice of decking and a roof terrace with a spiral staircase, which can be incorporated at the time of installation or later on – perfect for adding beautiful outdoor lights on a summer’s evening.
Installation on-site is quick and easy, so why not enjoy the benefits of owning a Garden Retreats pod yourself? Contact us today to find out more.