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    Let There Be Light

    Jul 14, 2021 5 minutes

    The past 18 months or so have reminded us just how vital it is to have access to outside space where we can live, eat and relax – not just during the day, but also once the sun has set. It comes as no surprise, then, to learn that more and more of us are seeking help with designing and installing garden lighting, so we can maximise the use of our outdoor spaces.

    WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE?

    Knowing how you want to use your garden after daylight hours is the easy part. The trickier but essential questions are: what is your budget? What size is your garden? Which features do you want to highlight? And what effect do you want to achieve – smart and formal, perhaps, boho party, or the flexibility to go either

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