Different occasions require different set-ups. Whether you’re hosting a party or just trying to set a particular mood or atmosphere, you’ll have to make some changes to your environment.
These can be pricey and laborious affairs. Arranging decorations, putting on a new coat of paint, etc., requires time and energy. However one quick, cheap, and easy way to set the right tone is to use lighting.
Now, it goes without saying that depending on the time and place, there’s two kinds of lighting: the right one and the wrong one. Thankfully, lights are easy to experiment with, to move around and adjust accordingly. And with these changes, the whole vibe of the given space can change completely. This is especially true for outdoor spaces.
While indoor lighting is fixed and often taken for granted, outdoors is where we are often more free to make choices and where choices can define which spaces are accessible and where our attention can be fixed. Few people spend more time together during all seasons than people in Italy.
One can say that Italians structure their lives around social gatherings, rather than the other way around. And what they do, they do well, which is why everyone should consider getting Italian outdoor lighting in order to properly complement their evenings the right way.
Reasons for Outdoor Lighting
Why should you in fact take the time and resources to install Italian outdoor lighting? Well, some might say it is a necessity.
You won’t surrender your property to darkness between sundown and sunrise indoors, so why would you do it outdoors?
Even though your property will already come with some light source to illuminate the outside area, it will most likely be a brute source of light with a strong singular illumination, meant to enable pure function. Meaning, it’s going to light up the darkness, but it will most likely do it in a somewhat offensive manner.
Careful lighting of certain areas, from certain angles, such as the pathways, and around seating areas, will create a truly magical environment. Regardless of the current state of your landscaping, the lighting can create unique spaces for you, your family, and your guests to enjoy.
It can also create a strong sense of security. You will not want to be surrounded by suspicious dark spots when outdoors or indoors.
Good visibility around your property is essential for a basic sense of safety, as our brains have practically evolved to be paranoid towards the outdoors at night. It will also allow you to keep track of pets, or small natural intruders whose presence you’ll want to be aware of.
Finally, a moment outside, with the beauty that correct lighting can offer, will provide you with the serene escape you will need from the stresses of daily life, a privilege that cannot be overstated.
First Steps
Before you choose a service and related products to help you set up your lighting infrastructure and dynamics, you’ll want to look into what’s on the market, what others have done with their property, and what you can imagine that will suit your particular needs and desires.
Imagination is key here, but also practical experimentation is permitted, as there can be many ways to test where and how you would like your lights to be installed, before you commit a more long-term option.
At p.u.k. Italian Agricultural Lighting, you can find a variety of products suited for outdoor spaces (as well as indoor and many other functions), which are relevant to any type of area or surfaces you have outside, as well as various projects, designs, ideas, and blog articles to help you get started. They even offer consultancy services if you require additional help and inspiration.
Getting Started and Getting Going
First thing you’ll want to do is to take stock of your property. Where and how will you need and want lighting? Look around your property: what sort of front lawn do you have? Are there complex landscaping aspects that will benefit from illumination after dark? What about the path to the house? The Entrance? Does the facade deserve being lit up at night? Same goes for the sides (to a lesser degree) and the back of the property (to a very great degree).
You can walk around for hours examining your spaces and taking note of spots and angles that require attention. If you have any trouble making up your mind, getting ideas, or simply being unsure of what is possible and how, your friends at PUK will always be available to help you out, as they’re experience in this field is vast and unmatched.
Be sure to ask for help- if you have any doubt, then there is no doubt. Be sure to consult a professional before making any long-lasting decisions.
Again, there are only two ways that this can go: the right way, or the wrong way. Whichever way this is depends on how careful you are when making decisions. Don’t be impatient, don’t take shortcuts, and definitely don’t undervalue professional advice.
In Conclusion
No matter the reason and level of commitment you have towards this sort of project, outdoor lighting is one of the cheapest and quickest ways to raise your quality of life. It provides you with ambiance, security, and serenity, as well as raises the value of your property itself.
You can start out with a few simple illumination solutions or you can invest in a larger more complex project. Just be sure that as with any endeavour, you take the first steps in the right direction, and avoid any mistakes you’d have to undo or work around in the future.
At p.u.k Italian Architectural Lighting, you’ll be guided and educated in all aspects of your outdoor lighting, from the technical details to design aspects. Not only will you personally enjoy this improvement, but it will immediately benefit all the people closest to you, who would no doubt be grateful and appreciative of this unique environment you have introduced to their lives, as well as cherish all the memories that will be created in this enhanced atmospheric space.
