Garden Lighting
Lighting your garden can produce some dramatic effects. From simple path lighting to creating a stunning night time setting, Polarity Electrical can supply and install all the required specialist fittings and wiring. We will work with you and / or you garden design consultant to give you an installation that is is safe, effective and efficient.
When planning your garden lighting, the golden rule is LESS IS MORE.
- Don't flood the garden with light.
- Pick out features.
- It is the contrast between light and dark and the use of shadows that produces the best effect.
- The night view should be more dramatic than the day view.
Here is a selection of the different effects that can be created …
Wall Wash LightingThe key is not to have a blanket of light. |
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Tree UplightingThe branches will provide an interesting point of visual interest and reflect a soft light onto the garden. |
Uplighting Against A Fence Or WallThis works well at the end of the garden and makes the space appear larger. |
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SilhouettingPosition the light behind and below the object to cause a spectacular effect. |
Feature LightingIlluminate only the feature for an imposing effect. |
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Accent LightingPosition intense and focused light near the base of an ornament. |






