Longer evenings are on their way, and with them the pull of the garden, the deck and the courtyard. The Outdoor Edit is our seasonal selection of contemporary exterior lighting, now 30% off while stocks last. There are seven ranges, each clean-lined and architectural, and each suited to a different part of the home’s exterior.
What Makes a Good Outdoor Light
Exterior lighting works harder than anything inside the home. Sun, rain and coastal air all take their toll, so start with the IP rating. IP65 means a fitting is sealed against dust and protected from jets of water, and it’s the benchmark for anything exposed to the weather. A durable finish matters too. Anthracite is a quiet favourite because it all but disappears against most facades during the day.
Then consider the light itself. Warm white, around 3000K, flatters timber, stone and foliage, and feels far more inviting than a cool, clinical glow. The best fittings also control where their light goes. Shielded sources and defined beams keep glare out of your eyes and away from the neighbours’ windows. Where a space doubles as somewhere to linger, dimming is worth having.
The Entry
This is where guests form their first impression, and where you search for your keys after dark. Light here should feel welcoming at eye level without dazzling whoever is standing at the door. A lantern does this beautifully, because its diffused glow reads as hospitality rather than security. Hector, with an opal core behind clear glass and a rust-toned frame, has exactly that quality.
Paths and Steps
The job here is simple: show people where to put their feet. Keep the light low, soft and pointed downward. Small wall lights set into retaining walls or stair sides, spaced at a steady rhythm, manage it with minimal fuss. Tilo’s shell-shaped hood was made for precisely this.
Walls and Garden Beds
Some of the most striking effects come from lighting a surface rather than a space. Light grazing across textured render or off-form concrete picks out every ridge and shadow. A column lit from above and below becomes something sculptural after dark, especially with native planting silhouetted in front. The Moby up and down wall light, with its crisp twin beams, suits this kind of work well.
Decks and Courtyards
Alfresco areas ask for flexibility. You’ll want enough light to cook and eat by, then something gentler once the plates are cleared. An adjustable spot lets you aim light into the canopy of a tree or across the dining table, and change your mind later. Zuky swivels to suit and dims smoothly, so one fitting can cover the whole evening.
Browse The Outdoor Edit online, or visit our South Yarra and Surry Hills showrooms to see the fittings in person.
