Collingwood Landscape Lighting

Black and antique brass finishes The use of black or antique brass is an increasingly popular trend with landscape lighting designers, and to accommodate this development we have just extended our offering to to include even more varieties. Black ground lights tap into the latest monochrome interior design trends. These ground lights are for decorative lit effects and ideal for placement on perimeters because they’re not suitable for being walked or driven over. Another design trend is for the use of warmer materials and body colours, such as antique brass. This finish is particularly used in exterior spaces, alongside red, orange and brown hues, which are commonly found in wood, brick and stone.

Atmosphere

Flood vs. spot

Correct colour temperature is paramount for the choice of material you wish to highlight and the atmosphere you wish to create. Landscape designs are easily transformed by the correct colour temperature.

Choose the ideal beam angle to achieve the effect that you need.

Flood

Spot

Wash light over an area with a wider beam angle.

Concentrated beam of light with a narrower beam angle.

Warmest

Warm

Natural white

2700K

3000K

4000K

Textured surfaces vs. flat surfaces

When choosing a light fitting, it is imperative to consider the surface that the light will be used on. At this stage, it is a great opportunity to bring the materials to life and compliment the landscape design.

Textured surface

Flat surfaces

Use a spot, close to the surface, to graze light over the surface, highlighting the texture and adding depth to the surface.

Use a flood to wash light over the surface, highlighting the clean nature of the surface/design.

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