Functional and aesthetic, the garden lamp post is a decorative element designed to illuminate outdoor spaces. It allows for the brightening of pathways, outlining a terrace, and enhancing an exotic plant bed or a small water feature.
In a nutshell, a garden lamp post is a larger and brighter version of a standard lamp. As such, it's not really recommended for casting a soft light to create a cozy atmosphere. Nevertheless, the lamp post is perfect for:
- lining a pathway;
- defining and illuminating a terrace, especially for having a nocturnal meal in summer or organizing friendly gatherings at home;
- highlighting certain features in the garden (exotic plant bed, water feature, natural stone wall, etc.).
Depending on its design, the lamp post can confer a wide variety of styles to its environment. It can be:
- vintage and recall the lights of the 19th or early 20th century;
- rustic, solid and sturdy, when made of pyrex glass and cast iron, metal, or aluminum;
- modern, light, and resistant, when it is made of polycarbonate or from composite materials;
- solar and sporting an ultra-modern or sometimes futuristic design (characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes, and a sober color).
Most often, a garden lamp post:
- provides direct and fixed lighting, very useful throughout the year (winter and summer);
- is equipped with a halogen or solar bulb and a dimmer switch, allowing to increase or decrease its brightness. The ambiance lighting obtained is pleasant, but rarely manages to compete with the unique atmosphere created by a small table lamp.
Before choosing a particular model, it's important to consider its features and think about where it will be installed. Indeed, a relatively small model will be completely covered and will seem tiny next to a large tree. Thus, it's better to:
- choose a large lamp post for a spacious garden or an area around trees;
- opt for medium-sized designer lamp posts to highlight an original outdoor living space;
- place lamp posts with an atypical design on the lawn or in a clear area, to reveal their personality;
- combine designer lamp posts with outdoor living rooms or unique decor sets.
The choice of a garden lamp post mainly depends on individual tastes and the environment in which it will be placed. In case of hesitation, it's better to opt for sober and classic models.
The DIY, home and garden specialist
Reliable delivery
Flexible payment options
More than 7 million individual and professional customers