Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Outdoor Lighting - Guest Blog Post

 *today's post comes from Joanna from Arcadian Lighting. she found some great exterior spaces for those looking for lighting inspiration for backyard bliss!*

Hi there! I’m Joanna, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a great online place to go for lighting fixtures in all styles. I’m so excited to be sharing with you today. I spend each work day on the web searching for the most incredible interior design images and ideas. I see so many gorgeous designs I have a hard time picking just one for my own home, so you could say my style is very eclectic. I hope you enjoy the outdoor lighting I brought together below. Outdoor lighting is an often forgotten element of home decorating. However, it provides a chance to create an ambiance perfect for outdoor dining or to greet visitors as they enter the home. From glowing spheres to vintage string lights, there is lighting to fit everyone’s style and needs.
   
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 Not all outdoor lighting requires electricity. Can’t you just imagine dining al fresco in this beautiful setting with candlelight glimmering all around? 
   
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Three gorgeous ball pendant lights hang from a tree above an outdoor tea service. They add a lovely global feel to this outdoor space.

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 Lit spheres float on a pond outside a lovely country home. Aren't these lighting fixtures gorgeous? So whimsical!

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Otherworldly cones light the way up this path to a grand home beyond. Wouldn’t this be quite a sight in person?

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Acrylic tubes with optical fibers are all aglow along this lake dock—looks like a garden of lights. These would look so cool lining a path too.

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Often, when we think of Moroccan-inspired lights we only consider outdoor lanterns, but here pretty canister lamps with a Moroccan vibe light a city terrace. They’re perfect to bring a warm glow to dark corners such as this.
   
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Lagoon patio lights are a natural looking solution to outdoor lighting needs. These are made from bent wood in a beehive design.   

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Vintage-like string lighting would be lovely strung above an al fresco dining area or hung to light a patio or porch. This is a clever idea for small or large spaces. Outdoor lighting can beautifully enhance your landscape! Be sure to stop by Arcadian Lighting here to find a wide array of lighting fixtures for your outdoor design!   

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