Atmospheric lighting in the conservatory: 12 ideas

In order to feel comfortable in the conservatory over the long term, atmospheric lighting is recommended. You will find 12 ideas for the creative use of a wide variety of lamps and illuminants in this article.

Illuminate conservatory indirectly

The most important point for atmospheric lighting in your conservatory is the placement of the lamps and illuminants. Since conservatories are structural extensions of the house that use a lot of glass, disturbing light reflections can quickly occur. These have a disruptive effect on the mood. Indirect lighting is recommended to prevent this problem. What does that mean? They use different furnishing methods to make the light as comfortable as possible.

This primarily includes two factors:

• lamps place cleverly
• matching light colors choose

You always have to pay attention to the placement of the lamps, especially in conservatories. Ideally, they will be in close proximity or hidden behind furniture that will block most of the direct light beam. This illuminates the conservatory atmospherically without causing reflections. You should also use materials such as wood or stone, for example the roof struts of the conservatory, to reflect the light. In this way you fill the room with sufficient light without the risk of direct reflections. Think in advance about which positions the lamps should take for lighting.

Pay attention to the color of the light

As mentioned in the previous section, you should choose mood lighting for the conservatory appropriate light color decide. Apart from the indirect conservatory lighting, you can use the light colors to create a certain atmosphere. White light, for example, is often perceived as cold and is therefore better used in offices. If you often work in the conservatory, you can of course rely on this light colour. If you want to achieve a different effect instead, use the following table:

• yellow: brightens mood, promotes creativity
• orange: revitalized, relaxed
• red: stimulates
• green: calmed down
• blue: increases well-being, promotes sleep

Use dimmable lamps

In combination with the light color and the indirect lighting, the use of dimmable lamps is also an option. The idea behind this is to regulate the light intensity at will. Dimmable bulbs allow you to regulate the light intensity, which allows you to better show off different light colors as you wish. For example, if you install yellow mood lighting, a dimming function can soften the effect. The mood-enhancing properties of the light are retained and combine with a relaxed aura as it gets a little darker. Even white light can be harmoniously integrated into the loggia in this way. Dimmable lamps can even be used as a transition from one light color to another.

Dreamy Lighting: Dreamlights

The modern highlights of atmospheric conservatory lighting include so-called Dreamlights. These are LED spots that are installed in the beams or the roof of a conservatory. Since several spots are used, indirect lighting is created that is reminiscent of a starry sky, which explains the name. Due to their size, you can easily adapt the spots to the shape of your conservatory.

Use mood lamps in a targeted manner

Regardless of the size of the conservatory, you should not shy away from using mood lamps. These are smaller lamps in different designs that you can place as you wish. At first glance they remind you of one bedside lamp, which makes it easier to use. If you still need space for a lamp next to your conservatory sofa, you can use the mood lamps. There are a few points that you should consider when choosing a mood lamp in order to integrate it harmoniously into the conservatory:

• shape
• design
• light color
• radius of light

Uplighter or pendant lights?

The classics of conservatory lighting include pendant lights and uplighters. An uplighter is a floor lamp that has a large bulb that emits light upwards. This indirectly illuminates a large area, creating a pleasant atmosphere in the conservatory. A pendant light is attached to the ceiling. It differs from other ceiling lights due to its significantly lower position in the room. They are ideal for accentuating individual areas such as tables. You can even combine the two types.

Numerous possible uses: wall lights

As an alternative to uplighters or pendant lights, you can use lamps for wall mounting. They spread the light on the wall before it enters the room. This softens the intensity and creates an often relaxing mood. Due to the extensive selection of models, lamps can be found in a targeted manner that can be perfectly integrated into the ambience. Pay particular attention to the direction of the light, as this has a completely different effect:

• downlight (down): Focus on objects or areas
• uplight (top): basic lighting

Programmable LED strips

As a modern alternative, you can use LED strips. These are strips of light that you attach in a variety of ways:

• adhesive
• duct tape
• nails

No drilling is required, which makes using the light strips much easier. They are available in different lengths, which allows them to be selected individually according to the shape of the conservatory. The programmable LEDs allow the light color to be precisely adjusted. With RGB LEDs, for example, over 16 million color tones are available, which means that each light strip has exactly the desired light color. In this way you can emphasize individual areas in the conservatory or support a certain ambience.

Effective: fairy lights

If you prefer a playful ambience, you can use fairy lights to illuminate the conservatory. Fairy lights have the great advantage that they can be installed and put into operation without much effort. They are also available in numerous colours, lengths and lamp sizes, which has a significant effect on the desired mood. For example, you can implement a complete sky of lights without a fixed installation. How about a wall of hanging fairy lights in your favorite light colour? With a little creativity, you can integrate fairy lights in an attractive way. Since the lamps are often small, possible reflections are reduced. That means you can even hang individual windows with the chains.

Lamps with character

A special mood in conservatories can be created with lamps that have a unique character. What does that mean? There are different types of lamps that fall into this category. Vintage or designer lamps are the most common when you are looking for something special. For example, if you have opted for an opulent conservatory ambience, you can Large lamps such as a chandelier or cast iron lanterns are used to provide plenty of light care for. Maybe you prefer a minimalist style because you use the loggia as a space for gatherings? Then works of art are recommended that draw attention to themselves. Let your imagination run wild to choose the lamp that suits the character of the conservatory.

Illuminate plant pots

A frequently overlooked aspect of atmospheric conservatory lighting is the staging of plant pots. Conservatories are a popular place to store plants all year round, so take advantage of this. You can either purchase illuminated plant pots or LED spotlights that are integrated into the bucket. In this way you ensure a special accent, which is particularly suitable for dark corners that are otherwise difficult to illuminate. An example are accumulations of several plant pots with large evergreens that swallow a lot of light. Because they're mostly battery-powered pots or spots, you can place them away from a power source, making them versatile.

Don't forget the garden lights

So that the conservatory lighting is not cut off from the garden or the rest of the property, you should also think about using attractive lamps outdoors. Since conservatories are used as an atmospheric transition between house and garden, outdoor lighting is recommended. Use different lamps that emit a soft light and draw attention to the conservatory. This idea can be used particularly effectively on large plots of land, where dark zones can quickly develop. Either frame the loggia with lamps or lead to the building while using different light colors for a harmonious interplay. The following lamp types are particularly suitable for this:

• ground spike heater
• bollard lights
• LED garden torches
• ground spots
• weatherproof LED strips

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