Make the most of your conservatory with added lighting. When looking at lighting ideas, it’s best to make sure that you take into account the design of your living space and how it will affect the placement of the lighting. Whether you have a traditional conservatory or an orangery, having a lot of glazing means that you can enjoy plenty of natural light in your new space and when the sun goes down there are loads of options for keeping it bright from dusk till dawn. Considering your conservatory lighting options early on will ensure that you can be illuminated in the darker hours of the day. We’ve rounded up the top 5 conservatory lighting hacks so you can make the most of your space.
1. Choose wall lights for cosy conservatory lighting
Wall lights are a great way to brighten glazed spaces in the evening. With most conservatory designs, there will be areas of your home’s external wall exposed inside the conservatory, giving you a solid wall to place the lights on. Think about wall lights that can diffuse the light around your living space, or go for up lighters or downlighters to help spread the light in all directions, creating effective accent lighting that isn’t too harsh.
2. Light up your conservatory roof
You can choose to brighten up your conservatory roof with accent lighting, so that in the evenings, it’s nice and bright. There are a few ways that you can do this, including spotlights that are angled towards the roof, or by using LED lighting recessed into the conservatory design. This is a really effective way to create a sense of cosiness and highlights the style of your conservatory roof inside and out.
3. Complement your conservatory’s natural lighting with floor and table lamps
Lower level lighting such as floor and table lamps are a great conservatory lighting hack if your overhead lighting is limited. You can place them wherever you want, close to existing electrical sockets to avoid having wires trailing along the side of the conservatory floor. Large shades can create softer lighting for the whole room and if you use your conservatory for reading or crafting, try angled reading lights.
4. Use lighting strips to modernise your space
For a dramatic lighting accent in your conservatory, then lighting strips are the best option for you. You can hide rope lighting or LED strips around where the top of the wall meets the roof to create a bright space all around. Colour changing LED lights can transform your conservatory into a disco room or entertaining area for family and friends. This shows off the structure of your roof and can be used as a design feature at night.
5. Hang lights from the apex of your conservatory
The benefits of having an apex is that you can hang your lighting from it, creating a lovely decorative interior design feature for your space. Things like fairy lights and light weight lanterns make soft, cosy lighting and a great focal point. Solar powered lighting is also commonly available, achieving a more energy efficient way to make use of natural light, allowing you to brighten up your living area perfectly all year round, so you can enjoy it whenever you want.
Inject light and space into your home with a Falcon Conservatory
If you would like to add extra light and space into your home, have a look at our conservatory options, consisting of uPVC conservatories and Loggia conservatories, where you can also talk to us about your lighting requirements. We work closely with you to make sure that everything is right for you and the family. If you want to get started on your project today, request a quote and we will get back to you in no time.
