Maintaining the feeling of space and light in small homes and small rooms can be a challenge when you’re decorating and adding lighting. You don’t want your home to feel cluttered, and particularly during the winter when there isn’t much natural light, you need to feel that rooms are as light and airy as possible. Although trends such as oversized lighting – which is in for 2023 – come and go, when you’re lighting up a small space, you need to get the balance of space and light right. In this post, we’re looking at how your lighting fixtures can help you to maintain that feeling of space you want – even in the smallest of rooms – while making sure you have the brightness you need.

 

Whichever type of lighting you’re choosing, there are a few things to note that will help you to keep the space feeling light and airy.

 

• Metallic light fixtures helps to bounce the light around, creating the impression of more light
• Glass and crystal fixtures allow natural daylight to pass through, and will therefore feel more open
• Lighter colours feel less cluttered
• The more open the fixture, the less visually heavy it will look – and light will pass through better

 

You’ll also need to think about how best to use lighting in the space. Layering your lighting means that you can create the right look for whatever you’re doing in the space, but using different types of lighting can also help to make spaces feel more open, especially in darker corners of the room. To layer your lighting, make sure you have ambient light – typically from ceiling and wall lights – as well as task lighting, and accent lighting. There is often an overlap in which category different types of lighting fits with, so don’t get too hung up on that. Just know that you need a range of different lights in your space.

 

With all that in mind, let’s see how to make the best of lighting in spaces that are small, feel cluttered, or with low ceilings.

 

Lights for rooms with low ceilings

When ceilings are low, you’d be forgiven for thinking that there aren’t many lighting options, and that you’ll be stuck with a boring, slimline design. While flush ceiling lights are likely to be the best option in many cases for rooms with low ceilings, they aren’t the only choice that you have. You only need to go for a minimalist design light if you truly want to – we have some absolutely gorgeous decorative flush lights that won’t make the ceiling feel cluttered. We’ve picked some great lights here, but you can find many more in our collection of low ceiling lights.

 

Flush ceiling lights

Whether you decide to choose a sleek, minimalist flush ceiling light, or an intricately ornate design will depend on how you choose to decorate the space, how much furniture is in the space, and so on. If the room is visually busy, then a simpler ceiling light is likely to be a better choice, and if the room has fewer things in it, you can choose a more decorative light, such as one in the Tiffany style, to create visual interest. If you want to add glamour, consider the Stromsholm Crystal Flush Ceiling Light in antique gold, but if you want simple but interesting, the Edit Amatler Flush Ceiling Light in brass could be for you. If you want more natural materials in your home, the Edit Koks 20W CCT Selectable LED Flush Ceiling Light in wood is a great option.

 

 

Downlights and spotlights

Downlights and spotlights are a great choice in rooms with low ceilings, since they take up so little space – and if you’re really short on space, then recessed downlights mean that you won’t lose any valuable headroom at all. If you’re aiming to keep your ceilings visually clear, then look for recessed downlights with white surrounds, or look for plaster-in styles.

You have plenty of choices – our range of downlights has many styles with brass and gold tones, as well as silver and chrome finishes. All of these make for great options, especially if you have hardware such as drawer handles and light switch plates in those tones.

If you have a little more space overhead, then adjustable downlights can also be an option. You’ll find many downlight styles that are available in packs, so you get even greater value for money. While downlights aren’t as exciting as some other styles, here are a few styles that we love:

 

Edit Deep Recessed Fixed Downlight in white (pack of 10)

Lucide Embed Deep Recessed LED Ceiling Spotlight in black

Versa Recessed Adjustable Downlight in white with brass reflector

 

Spotlights, on the other hand, have an incredibly large number of options, and are flexible in that they can be used in so many different ways. Our range of spotlights has more ornate styles, so you can get a little bit more decoration without taking up a lot of room. And since they are more a prominent light than downlights are, they’re great for in rooms that have slightly higher ceilings, and for lighting up specific areas. If you’re looking for functional ambient light, look for styles with multiple bulbs being suitable to brighten up areas of your home.

Spotlights that we recommend? The Edit Benton 3 Light Spotlight Plate in polished chrome, the Lucide Preston 2 Light LED Ceiling Spotlight Bar in matte gold, and the Edit Oasis Single Ceiling Spotlight in white. You can choose spotlights in other finishes though, and you’ll find black, bronze, copper, and grey tones to browse in our range.

 

 

Wall lights for small rooms

If ceilings are really low, then ambient light might have to come from another place in the room. Wall lights make sense in small rooms, and in corridors with low ceilings, since they are less likely to be in the way or to cause accidental injury if someone tall is walking underneath them. Wall lights can be as simple as plaster lights, or they can be decorative as you like – as well as providing the brightness you need. Let’s take a look.

 

Flush wall lights

Where space is super tight, then a flush wall light is likely to be the best option, and the needs of the space and the décor you’ve chosen will influence what type of flush wall light you choose. Small, tight spaces such as corridors that need functional light can make use of LED tube light styles such as the Edit Ice Tube LED Medium Flush Wall Light in chrome – bright and simple is often best in these spaces.

To add visual interest to a wall – perhaps in a room with a low ceiling – look for a flush wall light that has an interesting shade or pattern. The Edit Light in black is a minimalist wall light with a sleek aesthetic that sits semi-flush to the wall, while the Edit Orbit in natural is a soft and simple choice with a built in decorative cord switch. The Marya wall light in rattan, white and black outline is a darker, yet decorative way to add light to a smaller space and gently lets the light through the weaved material and white panel.

 

 

Picture lights

You’d be surprised how much brightness a tiny picture light can add to a room. But if you’ve invested in a gorgeous piece of art, or you simply have a print or photo that you love, you want to be able to see it clearly, even when the lights are low. Adding a picture light is one of the quickest additions that you can do for your space, since many styles are battery operated, and simply need to be stuck to the wall with a self-adhesive, magnetic back plate, making it easy for you to change the battery when necessary. But the great thing is that most picture lights now have LED bulbs which use very little power to provide a lot of light – so you won’t need to change the battery all that often.

As you’d expect, there are a range of different styles and finishes for picture lights, so you can choose which will work best for your space based on the décor style. Modern homes will look great with sleek black or white picture lights, while traditional homes with antique styling might opt for bronze, brass, and gold finishes. If your home is somewhere in between traditional and modern, or perhaps other pieces of furniture have silver, nickel, or chrome on them (such as on door handles and drawer pulls) then you might choose a picture light with the same finish, for a matching look. We love the Lucide Onno LED Picture Light in chrome, the Edit Giotto LED Medium Picture Light in antique brass, and the Edit Lenny LED Picture Light in white.

 

Slimline and small lamps

Lamps are a great way to add light to a room quickly and easily, and are simple to install – they just plug in and switch on. You’ll find a huge number of different styles in our range of lamps, with many materials, colours, and finishes – so you’ll almost certainly find the perfect lamp for your space.

 

Floor lamps

Floor lamps are amazing for adding extra ambient light to a room, as well as providing light for reading – and they can even be used to highlight certain features, if you choose an uplighter style such as the Edit Ascend Plaster Uplighter Floor Lamp. To keep the feeling of space in the room, the simpler the lamp, the better. Floor lamps that we love include the Edit Sahani Floor Lamp, the Lucide Mesh Floor Lamp in black and the Linear Floor Lamp with inbuilt table – perfect for a drink while you’re sat reading!

 

 

Table lamps

Depending on how big the surface is, you may be able to make use of a slightly bigger lamp on a table – especially if the design is relatively simple. But there’s always the option of a more unusual design too, to create a talking point. If you’re planning on making a statement with your table lamp, choose a minimal design such as our choices, or one with a glass or crystal surround that lets the natural light pass through it, as well as when the light is switched on. Beautiful open table lamps in our range include the Edit Sider Table Lamp in white & wood, the Edit Shirley Table Lamp in gold, and the Lucide Fungo Table Lamp in smoked grey.

 

 

Small lights that take up barely any space

Sometimes there simply isn’t space to add a light, or you need a quick, easy, and flexible solution. In this section, we’re

looking at some of the ways that you can add light, without taking up valuable room – whether you need it to function, or you need it to highlight an area that you love, such as a cabinet or a book case.

 

Bedsides and reading lights

When you’re adding lighting to a small bedroom, bedside tables and lamps may not be possible – but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have convenient lighting for reading and getting into bed. Wall lights can be a great alternative where bedside cabinet space is tight – just think about some of the hotels you’ve stayed in. Hotels often have wall lights installed next to the bed, that can be turned off and on by a switch next to the bed, rather than a table lamp. You can create this effect without needing an electrician by installing a wall light with a plug – and if you’re adding to a reading area, look for a wall light that can be angled.

If a wall light isn’t a possibility, how about using a single pendant light? A pendant hanging from the ceiling doesn’t take up any wall space, floor space, or surface space, and they look great with one on either side of the bed. If you don’t want to install switches next to the bed, then add smart bulbs – they can usually be dimmed and change colour too, which makes for a more gentle morning or bedtime. You can connect smart bulbs to your Alexa or Google Nest, or simply install the app for the bulb on your phone. Browse our range of smart lighting to find the perfect bulb.

Our favourite alternatives to bedside lamps and reading lights? The Iluzzia Monah Wall Light with Plug in black and wood finish, the Edit Cable Cascade Ceiling Pendant Light in black with decorative filament bulbs, and the Edit Kuomba LED Reading Light in black.

 

 

Under-cabinet lights & LED strips

If you want to add accent lighting to a room but you don’t have space for a spotlight, or perhaps you don’t want the hassle of installing it, then an under-cabinet light, or an LED strip can be an alternative. With LED strips, you can simply peel the backing from them, and stick them where you want them. Many LED strips are colour changing and dimmable, allowing you to set the perfect atmosphere in the space, and some have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, so you can control them from your smartphone. Your bookshelves and cabinets will never have looked as pretty!

 

String lights

We know, we talk about string lights all the time – fairy lights are definitely not just for Christmas! But if you want to add a little bit more brightness and prettiness to a space – especially for a child’s bedroom, a conservatory, or maybe a cosy home office space – then string lights can be a great way to do that, without taking up space. Not only that, but using string lights can be done on a budget, since LED fairy lights and festoons are inexpensive to buy and to run. They don’t take any difficult installation either, you just need to place them or pin them where you want them, and turn them on. You won’t even need access to a plug socket if you have battery powered ones, and since LEDs don’t take much power for considerable brightness, you won’t even need to recharge them very often either.

Great options for string lights include the Heart 1.7M Battery Operated Warm White LED String Lights, these Edit 3M Daylight LED Curtain String Lights, and the Edit Edison 2M Battery Operated Warm White LED String Lights.

 

 

Our final thoughts

Keeping your home feeling light, bright, and airy without the clutter is simple, as long as you get the right types of lighting in each space. In most cases, the key is to choose light fittings that allow natural light to pass through them easily, such as wire mesh, glass, and crystal, and to have small, slim lighting that casts a bright light. And of course, not forgetting to layer your lighting, so that you can get the right amount of brightness for the room. With these tips, you’re almost certainly going to find the right lighting to keep your home perfectly lit up, without taking up room. When you’ve installed your lighting, and you love it, don’t forget to tag us in your Instagram posts – we’re @onlinelighting.

 

With booming visual content on social media, trends for your home are flooded on our Instagram feeds and Pinterest boards, but how can you find those perfect lights for your home? We’ve collated our favourite current lighting trends to help you make the best investments for your indoor and outdoor space.

 

Cascading ceiling pendants

Those lucky enough to have high ceilings, or stairwells – this trend is for you. That type of space can feel very empty, and you need lighting anyway, so why not make a statement with a cascading ceiling pendant? The Searchlight Ice Cube 20 Light LED Cascade Ceiling Pendant in chrome is a stunning choice for this trend, and provides warm white light. With a drop of 3 metres, this light would look incredible next to a spiral staircase.

If you don’t have quite that amount of space, or indeed a dramatic stairwell, look for shorter cascade ceiling pendants. These shorter styles can be used in other areas of the home, such as to replace a bedside table, or in a reading nook. Try the Edit Zelkova 3 Light LED Ceiling Light in chrome, or for a more moody look, the Edit Delice LED 3 Light Cluster Ceiling Pendant in black.

 

 

Natural materials

Making more environmentally friendly choices, such as using less single-use plastic is a massive trend that we know will be a big part of our future. But the trend towards using natural and more sustainable materials is moving into other areas of our lives – including natural lighting choices. Materials such as natural wood, wicker, and bamboo are all great options, because they’re easily recycled at the end of their working lives – along with LEDs being easier to recycle too. Want to get in on this trend? We love the Edit Ronax Floor Lamp, the Iluzzia Nabulo Ceiling Pendant Light, and the Iluzzia Nagua Bamboo Flush Wall Light.

 

 

Outdoor lanterns

During the winter months, lighting the outside of your home is a matter of safety – especially in the winter. But great outdoor lighting shouldn’t be simply functional, it should look beautiful too. Your personal taste, and the style of your property will have a huge impact on the type of outdoor lighting that you choose for your home, but lanterns are an option that are not only on-trend, but classic, which means that you won’t need to replace them any time soon either.

If you love a classic look but want something other than the traditional black, try the Konstsmide Firenze Outdoor Lantern Wall Light in green. For a much more modern take on the lantern, the Edit Silistra Outdoor Wall Light fits the bill perfectly.

If you live within around 10 miles of the sea, make sure you’re choosing a coastal outdoor light, so that metal parts aren’t going to be corroded by the salt in the air. We love the Edit Coastal Cabin Half Lantern Outdoor Wall Light in oxidised black, for the sleek, yet rustic simplicity it offers.

 

 

Solar lighting

Solar lighting went through a dark time (quite literally!) before LED technology really improved. Remember those terrible stake lights that everyone seemed to have in their gardens? Well, today’s solar lighting is much better, and with the cost of energy increasing, there’s no wonder that solar lighting is trending for driveways, paths, gardens, and patios. You can use solar lighting anywhere that gets sunlight for at least part of the day – and there’s no mains power connection required, and no extra on your electricity bill.

Solar stake lights today are just as simple to install as those terrible plastic ones in the late 90s were, but they are much more durable, and provide much better brightness. The Iluzzia Helios Cool White Solar LED Post Light with PIR Sensor in stainless steel finish is a brilliant option for use on driveways and alongside paths.

If you’re already looking forward to warmer evenings on the patio, the Jumbo Damasque Outdoor Solar LED Lantern in silver is a decorative light and is easily moved, if you find it isn’t in an optimal location for the sun during the day. Want the light overhead? Look at festoons such as these 10M Solar Warm White LED Festoon Lights for a dreamy, celebratory look – and if you love the look of string lights around your patio as much as we do, then check out our guide to everything fairy and festoon here.

If this has you thinking ahead and planning for the summer months, you can find out more about different types of garden and outdoor lighting in our guide here.

 

 

Our final thoughts

There is such a variety of trends for home interior that change almost seasonally, so it is important to make sure you invest in lighting that you will love in your home for a long time. Weather you are looking to spruce up your kitchen or elevate your home office, you can shop by room on our website to find the latest lights to suit you and your home.

We know that choosing lighting online isn’t always easy, so if you don’t get it right first time, don’t worry. Our Change your Mind Guarantee means that you can return your order within 30 days of your delivery date. Of course, when you’ve installed your lighting and you love it, don’t forget to tag us in your Instagram posts! We’re @online_lighting – follow us there for gorgeous pics to inspire you.

 

 

Taking your Christmas lights and tree down in January does tend to leave the home feeling a little bare and empty. They are so pretty that you might be wondering how you can use your fairy lights all year round, and get a bit more value from them. That’s especially likely to be the case if you’ve invested in a great set of LED fairy lights – since they cost so little to run, and many styles can be set to have different colours, and different hues of white light.

While you probably won’t be using Santa or reindeer lights year round, there are so many gorgeous ways of using Christmas lights throughout the year. In this post, we’re summing up some of the sweetest ways to use fairy lights that aren’t on a Christmas tree.

 

Why use Christmas lights all year round?

Apart from looking super pretty and adding a touch of magic to a space? LED Christmas lights cost very little to run – in some cases as little as 3p per week! With the cost of electricity rising, they can be a cost effective alternative to bigger lights – and since LEDs last for years without needing to be replaced, you can get even more value from your purchases.

Remember, if you want to use your Christmas lights outside and keep them in good working order, you’ll need to make sure they are suitable for outdoor use – even in the height of summer. Overnight showers, and even dew can cause indoor lights to stop working, which isn’t ideal for future use!

 

Use them as a lamp

This is a super pretty and inexpensive way to use your Christmas lights all year round. Simply find a glass jar, lantern, a wine bottle, or a bowl, and add your Christmas lights, and you’re done. Want to make it even simpler to get this look? Our battery operated bottle with fairy lights saves you the hassle.

 

 

Use them as a backdrop for a photo wall

This is a great way to use fairy lights in children and teenager bedrooms, and all you need is a few pins or hooks to hold the lights, little pegs or clips, and some photos to make it happen. Hosting a garden party in the summer? Use outdoor string lights and photos as a talking point. Our  Konstsmide battery operated warm white LED net string lights is a great choice for this use.

 

 

Use them for photoshoots

Talking about photos… If you’re taking new photos, get your fairy lights out to create an ethereal, magical effect to your new snaps. Going out into the countryside to take the pictures? Grab your battery powered fairy lights, such as our much loved Edison 2M Battery Operated Warm White LED String Lights.

 

 

Take them camping

Whether you’re staying in a tiny two-man tent, or you’re glamping in a gorgeous yurt, bring your fairy lights with you to brighten up your pitch, or to light up inside your tent. Just make sure they’re outdoor ones – solar powered ones are ideal for summer! Our Suri solar multi-coloured LED festoon lights give off the perfect festival vibes.

 

 

Use them in kids bedrooms

This idea is especially great where children are in the stage that they’re scared of the dark, and you don’t want the main light on. Use fairy lights as an alternative to night lights. They’re just bright enough to chase the shadows away, without being so bright that they’ll keep children awake. Loop them along bed frames or as a canopy above them, or string them from shelves, and in play tents. Talking of tents, if they’re playing at ‘camping’, then grab your pastel fairy lights, or LED tea lights from your Christmas box and add them to their pretend campfire for even better make pretend!

 

 

Use battery powered LED candles in place of wax ones

LED candles aren’t just for Christmas! Wherever you would use a regular wax candle, you can use LED ones. They’re great because you don’t need to worry about them being knocked over and the subsequent risk of fire – so they’re perfect where pets, children, and vulnerable adults are. You can use them throughout the home, such as arranging them in clusters in fireplaces, on dining tables, and of course, they’re ideal when you decorate for Halloween. We love the  Konstsmide 178 Slim Battery Operated LED Wax Flicker Candle, the Edit Glow battery operated LED glass flame candle, and the Sirius Sille Mini Battery Operated LED Wax Flicker Candle in Silver, which also come in other sizes and a red finish.

 

 

Use them as table centrepieces

Hosting a fun dinner party? Raid your Christmas lights! As we’ve just mentioned, long tapered LED candles work just as well in candlesticks, and fairy lights can be woven around other table decorations to add brightness to the setup. We love the look of these warm white micro wire fair lights and the Sirus LED string lights for use on tables.

 

 

 

Brighten up your garden

Warm white, cool white, and pastel tones are all perfect for using in your garden year round, without feeling too Christmassy. Wind them around gazebos, around fire pits, above outdoor dining spaces, and along patios – as long as looking gorgeous, they’ll brighten up your space just enough to let you enjoy warmer evenings for longer. Look for weatherproof festoon styles for year-round gorgeousness.

 

 

Light up your parties

Atmosphere is everything when you’re throwing a party – and nothing sets atmosphere better than the right lighting. Fairy lights, LED candles, and festoons are all brilliant when you’re throwing a party, so whether it is a major celebration such as a birthday, or simply a get together for the sake of catching up, get your Christmas lights out when you’re setting up. If you’re putting them in the garden, make sure you’ve used outdoor lights – even in the height of summer – to prevent them being ruined by a random rain shower, or overnight dew.

 

 

Been inspired to use your Christmas lights through January and beyond? Tag us in your Instagram posts @online_lighting, and follow us there for more about our latest offers.

 

Choosing lighting for your home has to be done thoughtfully – you need the perfect combination of lights for your space, so that you can adjust the lighting levels to the right brightness, depending on what you’re doing. Pendant lighting is one of the most popular types of ceiling lighting, because there are so many designs to suit every type of room in the home. You’ll find simple, single bulb drop lights, multi-light cluster and cascade pendants, sleek LED bar pendants, bar pendants with multiple bulbs, through to large chandelier style pendants – and that’s before we’ve even thought about different colours and materials! We’ve browsed our extensive range to find the best pendant lights for all types of settings, and included a little introduction to each type, so that you’ll be inspired as you’re browsing our catalogue.

Best pendant lights for homes with industrial décor

The industrial décor trend has never really gone away, and it isn’t likely to any time soon, we think! Whether you’re a fan of a completely industrial look in your home, or you just like the odd accessory to provide a little toughness to the space, industrial style lights are perfect. Look for metallic finishes, cage designs, and black, chrome, and copper to complete the look.

The Lucide Raya  26W LED Single Pendant

The Edit Tuai 3 Light Bar Ceiling Pendant

The Edit Kahawa Ceiling Pendant 

 

 

Best pendant lights for Scandinavian style décor

Scandinavian style has been having a serious moment in home design for quite some time now – and with the simple yet stylish colour palette of whites, greys, and other neutrals, it makes sense that it is! Pendant lights work well in Scandi style rooms, and these tend to be utilitarian in style to complement the décor. Lantern styles, dark colours, and metallics all feature highly in lighting for Scandinavian homes, as well as natural woods.

The Edit Factory Glass Ceiling Pendant

The Edit Rondure Ceiling Pendant

The Edit Arbat Ceiling Pendant (also available in black)

 

 

Best pendant lights for natural décor

Natural décor is growing in popularity, and when you’re creating a restful space, you need your lighting to complement the rest of your décor. As we wrote about in our previous post, lighting made from natural materials are starting to trend. Look for materials such as sisal, jute, and natural woods, as well as cork, bamboo, silk, and cotton.

The Edit Bonby Ceiling Pendant

The Lucide Zidane Ceiling Pendant

The Edit Majani Rattan Ceiling Pendant

 

 

Best pendant lights for glamorous décor

If your taste in home décor leans towards the more glamorous side, your lighting is one of the accessories that will make all the difference. Depending on what type of glam you prefer, you’ll be browsing for ornate chandelier styles, high shine finishes, large, dramatic fixtures, and crystals to provide the sparkle that you love.

The Endon Tabitha 5 Light Chandelier

The Lucide Pearl 6 Light Glass Ceiling Pendant

The Granso Crystal Chandelier

 

 

Best pendant lights for high ceilings

When you’ve got lovely high ceilings to play with, pendant lighting is a great way to fill the space and create visual interest. Look for pendants that have clusters of lights, cascade and chandelier styles that can really fill the area overhead. You can choose from a range of different styles, from beautiful crystal styles to more industrial styles featuring metallics.

The Searchlight Margot 7 Light LED Glass Cascade Ceiling Pendant

The Wilde Ceiling Pendant

The Harriet 8 Arm Ceiling Pendant

 

 

Best pendant lights for large rooms

When you’ve got a large space to fill, you need bigger lighting – and most likely, wall lights as well, so there is enough brightness in each corner of the room. Starting with great ceiling lighting is a good place to start though, and there are some amazing pendant lights that won’t look out of place in larger spaces.

The Edit Flute 12 Arm Glass Chandelier

The Edit Langham Glass LED Chandelier

The Edit Antigua 6 Light Chandelier

 

 

Best pendant lights for small spaces

In small spaces, look for sleek, slimline designs that don’t take up too much space and make it feel cluttered. The type of room that you’re buying for, how many pieces of furniture are in the space, and the décor style will influence the pendant you choose. If the room is on the darker side, look for materials that will reflect the light.

The Edit Direct Single Spotlight

The Edit Mini Otos Ceiling Pendant Light

The Ruben Ceiling Pendant Light with Plug

 

 

Best pendant lights for kitchens

Pendant lights look great in kitchens, and they’re perfect above kitchen islands, which is why so many designers are using them in their work at the moment. When you’re choosing your pendant lighting for the kitchen, bear in mind that everything in the kitchen needs special attention to keep clean. With that in mind, it is a good idea to choose pendant lights made from materials such as glass and acrylic that are easy to wipe, and won’t corrode. Pendants that we love for kitchens include:

The Lucide Lester 6 Arm Ceiling Pendant in black and – perfect above kitchen tables.

The Lucide Arthur 5 Light Bar Ceiling Pendant

The Edit Tavern Glass Ceiling Pendant in chrome

 

 

Our final thoughts

Great pendant lighting isn’t just about lighting your home – it is about adding ambience, as well as complementing the look and feel of the space. Choose your pendant light based on your home décor, your personal taste, and the optimal amount of lighting for the room, as well as taking into account the needs of specific rooms, such as the kitchen or the bathroom. Browse our complete range of pendant lights, get the right bulbs that you need, and then when you’ve got your new light installed and your room styled, don’t forget to tag us on Instagram – we’re @online_lighting.

When you’re looking for a new light for your home, you have a lot to think about – what is currently trending, what materials and styles will suit your existing furniture, and the functionality that you want from the lighting. While the choice you make is likely to be guided by the needs of your home and who will be using the room you’re buying for, it often helps to be inspired by the most popular items from a retailer.

 

 

Our bestselling table lamp, Malta, is a gorgeous table lamp that brings together classic and contemporary elements that you’ll love for years to come. Let’s take a look at some of the features that we – and our customers – love about the Malta table lamp.

 

 

Classic yet contemporary design

At first glance, the Malta table lamp looks like just another classic brass lamp with a round silk shade, stem and base, but it is the glass that surrounds the base and the stem is what brings a classic design right up to date.

 

A great size

Unlike many tiny table lamps, the Malta table lamp is a substantial enough size to make a statement. At just under 50cm (19.6”) tall, and a diameter of 30cm (12”), it is big enough for end tables next to sofas, bedside tables, and hallway console tables.

 

Touch switch for easy on and off

We absolutely love a touch switch design – they’re so easy to use, and you don’t need to worry about finding the switch on the cable or underneath the shade, as some designs have. All you need to do is touch the stem of the lamp, and the light will turn on or off, depending on the state it is currently in.

 

While a touch switch design works for absolutely everyone in the family, it makes turning lamps on and off easy for anyone with mobility issues or disabilities, as well as children that don’t yet have the dexterity needed for switching conventional lamps on and off.

 

Dimmable

Wherever you might want to place a table lamp, you’re likely to want to have a dimmable light – and not all table lamps are dimmable, so when you’re choosing, you need to be certain you’ve got one that is. The Malta table lamp is a dimmable style, although you’ll need a dimmable bulb to ensure that you don’t get any flickering.

 

Where can I use the Malta table lamp?

While you can use the Malta table lamp in most rooms in the home, but we think it is best suited to:

 

• In bedrooms, on bedside tables
• Living rooms, on end tables adjacent to sofas
• On console tables in hallways
• In dining rooms
• In reading nooks

 

The Malta table lamp has a 1.5 metre cable, so may need an extension cable if you’re using it further from a power socket.

 

What bulb do I need for the Malta table lamp?

If you want to use the dimmable feature of your Malta table lamp, you’ll need a dimmable bulb with a screw cap. We recommend the Envirolight 8W Warm White Dimmable LED GLS Bulb – we love LED bulbs, because they last so much longer than conventional bulbs, and because they use so little electricity in comparison too.

If you need extra features, such as having the light a different colour temperature, or to be able to you can get those by using a dimmable smart bulb from our range.

 

What do customers say about the Malta table lamp?

We could spend all day telling you the lovely things that our customers have had to say about the Malta table lamp, but that would make for a pretty boring read – especially when you can see them on the listing!

 

 

Our favourite review comes from Patrick, who says:

 

Beautiful table lamps which I’m using as a bedside lamps. They look very elegant and classy, and I love the combination of glass and brass in a contemporary style. Very impressed and happy with my products.

 

We love how Patrick sums up the Malta table lamp – it really is a gorgeous combination, and while it is a contemporary style, we think it is classic enough that it will look perfect in homes for a long time to come, so it is a great investment.

 

Which other lighting works with the Malta table lamp?

We’ve spoken about having layers of lighting in rooms in the home before – ceiling lights, floor lamps, wall lamps, and table lamps, as well as accent lighting can all be used together to create the perfect amount of lighting for whatever activity is going on at any given time.

If you’re choosing lighting to coordinate with the Malta table lamp in a room in your home, then the key is to choose brass, with white shades. For a simple pendant light, we love the Edit Matisse ceiling pendant light or the Edit Greenwich ceiling pendant light, while there are gorgeous brass and white floor lamps in the shape of the Minna floor lamp, and the Mira floor lamp. If you’re adding a picture light, then a polished brass style picks up the brass of the Malta.

 

Our final thoughts

If you’re looking for a table lamp for your home that looks gorgeous, and will stand the test of time no matter where you put it, then the Edit Malta glass touch table lamp is a fantastic choice. Usually we have plenty of stock, and so with express delivery you can have your new table lamp the next working day – perfect if you’re in a hurry! Of course, if, in the unlikely event that you’re not absolutely delighted with your Malta table lamp, you can return it to us within 30 days for a full refund or replacement.

 

 

When you’ve got your new Malta table lamp, and you’ve styled it in your home, don’t forget to tag us in your Instagram posts @online_lighting – we love to see them, and share them with our followers!

When the cold but sunny days of spring start to appear, we all start to dream about the glorious warm sunny days of summer that lie ahead of us, and how we’re going to make the most of them. Preparing the garden for summer will look different for all of us, depending on the size of the garden, how you intend to use it throughout the warmer months, whether you have children in your family, and how much maintenance you want to put into your space. In this post, we’re taking a look at how to get your garden ready for summer, including lighting up your garden, and preparing the rest of your garden so that you’re ready to get out there when that warm weather (finally!) hits.

 

Lighting Your Garden For Summer

You don’t want to be restricted to using your garden just during the daytime, do you? Those long leisurely dinners on summer nights that we just mentioned – they’re great, but since sunset starts getting earlier from the middle of June, to make the most of them you really need some great garden lighting.

 

 

Just like when you’re lighting the inside your home, there are so many options for garden lighting, and so you can go simple with just one type of lighting, or you can go all out to create an incredible atmosphere and chase the darkness away. Let’s take a look at some of the options.

 

Lamp Posts And Lanterns

For more formal gardens, and where you want to install lighting permanently, there’s nothing that suits better than lamp posts and lanterns. Lamp posts are great for lighting up larger areas, while wall lanterns are perfect for adding ambient light around the outside of the home and along fences and walls. Some of our favourite wall lights include this coastal fjord wall light, this rust brown style and this sleek black up and down wall light – a pair of these on either side of a door would look stunning, and offer increased visibility on the way into our home.

 

 

While lamp posts and lanterns tend to be more formal, there are styles that are more modern. When we’re looking at lamp posts, we adore this satin chrome Lucide style, this sleek grey LED lamp post, and this galvanised steel style.

 

 

String Lights

When it comes to creating a playful atmosphere in your garden, strings of lights are absolutely perfect. There is a massive range of festoons and fairy lights, and you can choose from bright multicoloured options that create a festive atmosphere, or strings of warm white lights that add an ethereal glow to your space – and everything in between.

Festoons are the style of string lighting that have larger bulbs, and as you’d expect, there are plenty of different styles to choose from, from vintage to ultra-modern. These vintage style LED festoons are perfect strung above outdoor dining areas, these multicoloured festoons offer the perfect party vibes (pair with a disco ball to encourage garden dancing!) and our Easyfit 12V garden lights look glorious along outdoor seating.

 

 

When it comes to fairy lights, there are some great options, and there are so many ways to use them. If you want to avoid them looking like you forgot to take down your lights in the new year, change the placement of them. Wind them around the uprights of trees and garden structures, place them along bushes that run around patio edges, and use netted and hanging styles to create curtain effects and separate areas of the garden. Picking cool white LED styles, differently shaped fairy light bulbs, and pastel shades will help keep the December vibes at bay too. If you want just one set of fairy lights that you can use year-round, look for multifunction styles, that can flash on the run-up to Christmas, and can be on constantly at other times of the year.

It is really for us hard to pick a favourite when it comes to fairy lights, because they’re all so pretty – but we love this gorgeous pastel set, these warm white net lights, and these starburst LED lights that add a decorative touch to your garden.

 

 

Table Lamps

Table lamps, outdoors? Absolutely! We think they are an essential, since they are great for lighting up outdoor dining tables, or can add just a bit more light if you’re lounging outside on a balmy evening. This Little Joe style is flexible, as it can be used as a table lamp, or hung as a lantern, and when it is fully charged, stays lit for up to 12 hours – and if you’re a camper, the strap makes it a great alternative to searching for a torch in the evenings.

The Edit Alfresco Battery Operated LED Outdoor Table Lamp looks great in multiples along tables, and is also available in white.

 

 

Pendants

If you’re decorating a space under a pergola, gazebo, or in a conservatory, then an outdoor pendant can be a great way to make the area feel more like an extension of your home. There are styles that are designed specifically for temporary use outdoors – such as this spiral chandelier style, or this nautical inspired style that looks perfect in multiples – but if you’re installing permanently, porch lanterns can be a great option too. This LED oval flush Wall Light has the perfect rustic effect that you might be looking for in outdoor spaces that are under cover.

Spiral Battery Operated LED Feature Cluster Pendant Light

 

 

How Can I Get Garden Lighting Without Access To Power?

There are loads of reasons that getting garden lighting is a bit tricky – it might be that you’re in a rented property that doesn’t allow changes, you might not have the budget to get outdoor power put in, or you simply want to spend that money on something else. But while you need electricity for lighting to work, there are options that mean you can get your garden lit up beautifully without the need to connect to mains power.

A lot of people have disregarded solar powered lighting since those terrible stake lights that were everywhere in budget stores in the early 2000s, but the technology has come a long way since then. Solar power is now a realistic option for lighting up your garden, and lighting manufacturers have created incredible designs in almost all styles and sizes that are available in mains power. Lamp posts, lanterns, string lights and even security lighting is available in solar powered options, and as long as you’re installing in a space that has plenty of sun throughout the day, they will light up your garden all night.

If the area that you want to light up is in shade for most of the day – under some trees, for example – then battery powered garden lighting is the answer. While there are styles that use AA or AAA batteries, many styles are now USB rechargeable, which is a bit better for the environment, and much more convenient than digging through drawers to find a spare battery.

 

Should Garden Lighting Be Waterproof?

Put simply, yes, absolutely. The weather in the UK isn’t reliable enough to use electrical equipment that is designed for indoors to get wet. Look for garden lighting that is rated IP44 or above to ensure that you’re safe, and so that your lighting isn’t going to get ruined if there’s an unexpected rain shower. If you’re buying lighting for near pools, hot tubs and water features and there’s a risk of more water exposure than a rain shower, look for specialist lighting styles, and higher IP safety ratings.

 

Garden Chores To Tick Off In Spring

Lighting up your garden is far from the only thing you need to think about – but you didn’t need us to tell you that. We’ve rounded up some of the chores that you should take care of in spring to enjoy your garden all summer long. We’ve been general, and since each garden is different, you may have other chores to add to your list.

 

Tackle The Gardening

Our expertise is in garden lighting, rather than plants and trees, so we’ll keep this section brief – but here are some of the things you’ll want to get sorted in your garden on those early spring days.

• Maintain your tools, particularly if you forgot to clean them before the winter
• Tidy flower beds and borders, removing dead leaves, rubbish, and weeds
• Get rid of weeds and pests
• Prune bushes and trees
• Plant summer flowers
• Clean bird tables
• Set up your compost bin and water butt, so you’re ready for any hosepipe bans

 

Clean Your Garden Furniture

Prepping your garden furniture before the days get really warm enough to sit outside is a good plan. Whether you cleaned it thoroughly before you put it in storage for the winter, or it has been outdoors all winter, you’ll need to give it a good brush down as a minimum, to get rid of any cobwebs and other bugs that made their home for the winter there. If you need to treat the wood again, now is the time.

 

Prep Your Paths

Winter leaves behind a layer of grime on patios and paving slabs, so it is really important to clean them to prevent slips on wet days. Get your pressure washer out, or grab a stiff brush and some hot soapy water. It is a bit of a chore, but one you’ll certainly be glad that you made time for – and your garden will look so much better with those sparkling clean paths and patios too.

While you’re doing the cleaning, consider whether you should light the edges of paths and patios. Stake lights have come a long way in recent years, while in-ground lighting, and 12v Easyfit garden lights are also great options to light up edges. Solar powered lighting is a perfect option where connecting to mains power isn’t possible, and means you can have the power you need, without the extra demands on your electricity bill.

Our top picks for alongside paths include these pretty mesh colour changing stake lights, these classic metal cage stake lights, and these Konstsmide Solar LED Spotlight.

 

 

Sort Out Garden Storage

There are bits and pieces that we want in the garden through the warmer months, but don’t want to have to keep bringing in and out the house. If you’ve got children in your life, then you’ll know exactly how much stuff goes with children in the garden in the summer!

Whether you need a shed, storage boxes, or you just need to put up a few shelves in a garage or lean-to, getting your garden storage sorted now means that tidying up at the end of a sunny day is much easier.

 

 

Check Your Garden Accessories

Once your patio is set up and ready to go, start to think about those extras that get forgotten until you need them. Sure, you can order these things for next day delivery when the warm weather hits, but wouldn’t it be great to get them sorted before you need them? Ordering in advance means that you can enjoy them right from the first sunny day, and you’ll almost certainly get a better price too.

 

Waterproof Speakers

You might not be planning to get your outdoor speakers wet – especially not if you don’t have a pool, or children at your home that would enjoy a water fight in the summer! But as we all know, the weather in the great British summer is far from predictable. As with your garden lighting, ensuring that your speakers is rated at least IP44 will mean that if there’s an unexpected rain shower, you won’t have to worry if you forget to grab it on the way indoors.

 

Wi-Fi Extender

With so many more of us working from home since the pandemic, there are so many more opportunities to be able to get outdoors – and you don’t want a lack of Wi-Fi to mean that you have to move indoors after a lovely sunny lunch. Not only that, if you’ve got children and teenagers that simply can’t be parted from their phones or tablets, then a Wi-Fi extender means that even if they can’t be persuaded to put them down, they can at least get some sunshine while they’re gaming, watching videos, or reading.

 

Find Some Ways To Keep Warm During The Evening

We’ve already mentioned the fickleness of summer weather – so having options to stay that bit warmer will mean you can stay out longer when things cool down. Our suggestions?

• Patio heater
• Fire pit
• Blankets or ponchos
• Oversized hoodies
• USB rechargeable heated jackets
• Hot water bottles

You’ve probably got many of these items around your home already from the winter – but they really do come in for the spring, autumn, and cooler summer evenings, so keep them handy.

 

 

Sort Out A Bar Area

Everyone loves a cold beverage on a hot day, and whether you love an ice cold beer, a cocktail, or just a really cold can of pop, having those cold drinks available without needing to go indoors helps to keep the fun going. Your ‘bar area’ might be as simple as a cool box that you can bring out with you, you might have a pull-out bar with optics on a wall, or you might go the whole hog, repurposing a shed or a pergola area for a ‘proper’ pub or tiki bar.

 

Outdoor Cooking And Dining

We might not have year-round sunshine, but we sure do love cooking and eating al fresco here in the UK, when the weather allows. Barbecues, wood fired pizza ovens, picnic sets and even full outdoor kitchen set ups are increasing in popularity, and since this year we’re allowed to socialise again properly, it is likely that there will be high demand for these types of products. If you already own these and make use of them throughout the summer, check them over, do any repairs, and place any orders for replacements so that you don’t miss out on the first few glorious days that you can get outside to eat.

 

Final Thoughts

Getting your garden sorted for the summer is a bit of a task, but it is so worth it. Investing a bit of time in the early spring to do those jobs, and to order the things you want and need means that you can really make the most of your garden all summer long – from dawn until long after dusk! If you’re planning social occasions in your garden this summer, head to our range of outdoor lighting to ensure the party can carry on long into the night – and remember to tag us in your Instagram posts @online_lighting, so our followers can be inspired by your fantastic setup!

 

With the warm summer months arriving and the school summer holidays imminent, most of us are looking forward to extra time in our garden, particularly into the summer evenings. With that in mind, while we’re preparing for our ‘staycations’, garden accessories are on the agenda – including lighting, to make the most of summer evenings.

If you don’t have power in your garden, then you are going to be looking at alternatives – and for the majority of people, that is going to mean solar powered lighting.

 

Why choose solar lights?

When you’re considering buying lighting for your garden, you’ll almost certainly be considering the options and deciding which is the best technology. We get a lot of questions about solar powered lights, whether they are the best garden lighting solution, and so on – so here is the case for choosing solar powered lights for your garden.

 

They’re efficient

Solar lighting can be found at similar, if not lower cost compared with mains powered outdoor lighting, and since the effect is comparable with mains powered options, you’ll see savings on your electricity bill. Not only that, but since solar lighting runs on power provided by the sun, there is little environmental impact.

 

They can be just as bright as mains powered

When your solar lighting panel receives the optimal amount of sunlight throughout the day to charge the battery pack sufficiently, then solar lights can provide similar effects as mains, or battery powered lighting.

 

They are (generally) easy to install

If you’ve chosen festoons, stake lights, or ground lights, then you will find solar powered garden lights incredibly easy to install. It is often (in the case of solar festoons) as simple as ensuring that the panel is positioned where it is exposed to sunlight. Fairy lights and festoons can be simply wound around trees, pergolas, and fencing, while stake lights can be pushed into the earth.

Other options, such as solar powered lamp posts and solar powered wall lighting will take a little extra effort to install – but since they won’t need any special wiring, they’re often easier to install than mains powered options.

 

They can be used throughout the garden

Since you don’t need to run cables from the nearest power source to have excellent lighting, you can install lighting wherever you want throughout your garden. Because of this, solar powered lights are also a fantastic for use when camping, at weddings and other outdoor events – all you need to ensure is that the solar panel is directly in the sun for as long as possible before nightfall.

 

They’re safe

Unlike mains powered lighting, the chances of electric shock from solar powered lighting is pretty much negligible. Of course, all items that use electricity carry some risk, but:

 

• Solar lighting is designed to be completely weatherproof, to prevent water getting in
• Currents used by most solar powered lighting isn’t anywhere near high enough to pose a serious threat
• Most solar powered lighting use LED lights, which are super-efficient and need very little power to run, so the amount of electricity required is much lower

 

If you have solar lighting hooked into a solar power grid, that’s a different situation – but we believe these are relatively rare in the UK, so we’ll assume that if you have such a set-up, that you’re aware of the risks.

 

 

When are solar lights not the best solution?

While solar lighting is absolutely brilliant, it isn’t the right solution for every single space – but that is why we provide you with plenty of options. If your garden is north facing, and the place that you want to place the solar panel is in shadow, then there is a good chance that you won’t get as much brightness from your solar powered lights as you might want. Where this is the case, a mains powered, or battery powered option is likely to suit your needs better.

If you need a lot of light – such as when the space to be illuminated is a big one – then mains powered lighting may be a better option too.

Once you’ve done your research, if you’re still unsure about the right solution for you, then get in touch – our team of experts are happy to advise you, and to help you make your decision.

 

How do solar lights work?

Every type of solar powered light has a solar cell, a rechargeable battery, LED lights and a photoresistor. As sunlight hits the solar cell, it produces energy which charges the battery throughout the daylight hours. When the photoresistor stops detecting daylight, the battery is activated, which switches the LED light on.

In even simpler terms, the solar panel collects and stores energy from the sun, and when the sun goes down, the lights are triggered to come on automatically using the energy that has been stored that day.

 

How to choose solar garden lights

There was a trend a few years ago for many households to buy stake lights for along garden paths from budget retailers. Unfortunately, many of those cheap stake lights didn’t last much more than a few weeks – and the phrase ‘buy nice, or buy twice’ really does apply here. Solar lighting options don’t have to cost a lot, but cheap lights are often made from much cheaper materials, and standards of manufacturing and safety may be compromised. Buying from a lighting specialist means that you’ll get high quality solar lighting that lasts, rather than failing after just a few weeks.

Depending on what you need (bigger gardens are likely to need a bigger budget, of course!) the budget for solar lights don’t have to be huge – there are some amazing options that cost under £20.

 

Our top picks of solar lights

It is hard to track down our absolute top picks of solar lights, because there are so many options that look great, and that suit different styles of gardens. You’re absolutely welcome to disagree with our choices here, and we invite you to search through our range of solar lights to find the perfect lighting solution for your garden.

 

Best solar lights for security

If you’re adding lighting that is there to keep you and those that are in your home safe, then you need reliable options that provide the light you need as well as looking great. This Lutec Dias Solar LED Outdoor Bollard Light is a stylish option, with adjustable colour options and a motion sensor feature, making it a perfect option for near entrances.

 

Best for solar lights for decoration

When you’re looking to create a pretty effect in flowerbeds, then these 365 Solar Colour Changing LED Stake Lights are ideal – they come in a pack of four, and couldn’t be easier to install. Simply push them into the ground, and ensure the solar panel is in sunlight.

 

Best solar lights for highlighting garden features

Once you’ve got your ambient and task lighting sorted in your garden, then you can start to apply accent lighting, to throw lighting on your favourite garden features. Whether you’re highlighting a statue, water feature or simply a gorgeous bush that is in flower, these Prima Solar LED Spotlights has a bright cool white light that shows those types of features off perfectly. And since they come in a set of 4, you won’t have to pick just one favourite!

 

Best solar lights for glamping

When you’re out camping, having enough lighting can sometimes be a challenge – especially if you’re on a campsite that is more back to basics. With this Suri Jar Solar LED Glass Lantern, you can position the lantern exactly where you need it, whether that is next to the tent, popping to the bathroom, or while you’re cooking into the evening. While we’ve picked it for camping though, it is too pretty to be packed away when you’re home – it is so versatile, it can be placed wherever you need just a bit more light on summer evenings.

 

 

Best solar in-ground lights

Marking the edge of a section such as decking is essential to prevent accidental injury. While adding lights to decking takes a few more tools, these Suri Solar Metal Cage LED Stake Light are a much easier option – with a ground spike, they simply push into soil where you need them.

 

Best solar lights for conservatories and pergolas

If you’re lucky enough to have a space like a conservatory or a pergola that you can enjoy into the evening, and you’re dressing the space as an ‘outside room’ then you need the right lighting solutions. We love this fully portable Endon Hallam Solar LED Outdoor Lantern with a PIR sensor to make sure you have light right when you need it.

The great thing about this light is that if you’re using your conservatory through the darker winter months then it comes supplied with a USB charger cable, allowing you to keep using the light when there isn’t enough sunlight.

 

 

Best solar lights to create an exotic effect

Are you turning your garden into a Moroccan paradise, or maybe you want to add just a hint of faraway lands? This Jumbo Damasque Outdoor Solar LED Lantern in silver, or in antique bronze provides that perfectly, casting a beautiful pattern across patios and decking.

 

Best solar lights for a classic look

Just because the technology is modern, it doesn’t mean that you can’t have a classic light for your garden. This Suri Fawn Solar LED Lamp Post in black is the epitome of classic garden styling, while this Solar Outdoor Wall Light gives a classic look on a smaller scale.

 

Best solar lights for parties

Parties and celebrations really are where solar lighting shine – pun completely intended! Solar festoon lights, and solar fairy lights provide the perfect celebratory atmosphere, no matter what the occasion. Whether you prefer coloured options, warm or cool white lights, there are options to suit your needs.

For a more industrial, hard-wearing look, these 365 Industrial Lantern Solar LED string lights provide fantastic amounts of light that are perfect for decking areas and al fresco dining,

If a more delicate look suits your needs, then fairy lights are perfect – whether you choose white LEDs like these Suri ones, or coloured ones like these colour changing string lights.

 

 

Best flexible solar lights

When you need a temporary lighting solution, or your area isn’t quite as secure as you’d like, then you need solar lighting that can be brought inside at the end of an evening. This stylish Astro Kuro 250 Solar LED feature lantern provides a lot of light, but has three different brightness settings, making it an ideal option, whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner for two on the patio, or you need as much light as possible for a garden party that went on for longer than you expected.

 

Best solar lights for lining paths

When you need to light up a path to show the way to the entrance, solar stake lights are a great way to provide that, without needing to spend a lot of time doing installation.

These Suri solar LED stake lights finished in stylish dark grey have a tubular decorative filament style lamp effect, and provide a lovely glow wherever they are placed.

To add a little colour with your stake lighting, try these 365 mesh LED stake lights that change colour. They’re designed to be in place all year round – so you won’t need to bring them in during the winter months.

 

What do I do if my solar lights stop working?

It can be frustrating if you receive a new set of lights that you’re excited to get fitted and enjoy, only to find they don’t work, or if they stop working. If such a situation occurs, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve been sent a bad set, or that you need to replace them. Here are our top tips to check if your lights either stop working, or don’t work.

 

• Check that the pull tab has been removed from the battery –there is sometimes a tab that needs to be removed before installation, so if you’ve just bought your lights and they’re not working, double check there.
• Ensure they’re switched on – as they’re solar powered, there’s sometimes an assumption that they’re always on, but some models have on and off switches.
• Cover the panel – if the light is working properly, then when you cover the panel, the light should work.
• Clean the solar panel – your solar light needs sunlight to work properly, so if the light has been installed for a while, a clean with a damp cloth should help. It is a good idea to do this regularly anyway, as preventative maintenance.
• Ensure the panel is getting enough light – without enough sun through the day, the light won’t get charged enough to make it work.

 

When you’re troubleshooting, these are some of the tests that our experts are likely to ask you to try:

 

• Check if they work with an alternate power source. Some solar lights allow for regular batteries, or mains power to be used. This will allow for the specialists to identify where the issue is.
• Switch off for 72 hours. Sometimes, you have to try the old ‘have you switched it off and on again’ trick. If your lights have an on/off switch, try switching them off and leaving the panel in full sunlight for a few days to completely recharge the battery.

 

If your lights don’t work, then it is best to contact the company you bought them from directly – you’re covered by UK law, but most companies – like us – will want to ensure that you’re happy, so if you get in touch, they’ll be able to help you quickly. If you bought the solar lights from us, then you can find our contact details here, and you can review our terms and conditions here.

 

Final thoughts

Solar powered lighting may not be the optimal solution in all positions throughout the garden, but in many cases, solar lights can provide much of the lighting that you need for endless balmy summer nights in your garden, as well as brightness for security all year round. Can’t find what you’re looking for, or you have questions about our products? Give us a call on 0345 646 1139.

 

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