BUNNINGS October 2019

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Get moody by
supplementing
wired-in wall
lights with LED
candles in an
informal table
arrangement
Brilliant ‘Cambridge’ 60W
exterior wall light with
sensor in Black, $65,
I/N: 4370606
Coach lights and
step lights welcome
and guide visitors to
your home’s entrance
Shopping
HPM ‘Kyra’ LED up/down
exterior light, $129,
I/N: 7071616
Philips Hue ‘Calla’ 8W
garden bollard smart LED
light base kit, $219,
I/N: 0087403
Always have your
lighting installed by
a qualified electrician
HPM 12V LED deck and
step lights, $30/pack of 4,
I/N: 4330088
facade,” says Duane Shore, marketing manager for
Signify. In areas where levels change, such as stairs,
ramps and slopes, opt for step lights that shine down
to create soft pools of illumination. If your steps sit
flush against a wall, you could incorporate lights into
the wall; otherwise, install them underneath the stair
nosing, turning steps into an eye-catching feature.
Feel secure
“The right security lighting can be a big deterrent for
intruders,” says Nicole Tyquin, marketing manager
for Brilliant Lighting. She recommends motionactivated
lights around all entrances, including the
front door, garage, patios and blind spots like rear
verandahs. “Motion sensors are great because they
only come on when needed, making them very
energy efficient,” she says. “You can now also get
smart motion-activated lights that alert your phone
when movement is detected at your property.”
Aim for central placement on walls, with a clear
view of where you want motion to be detected.
“Height is important, especially if you don’t want
small pets or nearby trees to set them off,” says
Nicole. “Also consider how long you want the light
to stay on before it automatically turns off.”
“You could link your garden lights
to a sensor on your driveway, so
your whole garden lights up when
you get home”
Nicole Tyquin Brilliant Lighting
Create ambience
You’ve spent time and money establishing a garden.
Now all you need is the right lighting to illuminate
your hard work. “Uplighting is a great way to add
instant drama to large trees and feature plants,” says
Jason. “It draws the eye, removing the focus from
areas of your garden that may be less desirable.
Choose something flexible so you can change it when
the mood strikes, like adjustable LED spotlights.”
Colour also plays a big part in creating ambience.
“Spotlighting trees in colour using one or two
lights at the base can really bring a garden alive,
especially if the colour used creates contrast against
background areas,” says Duane. “Also consider light
strips which provide an even, diffused light against
rockeries, and can help define pathways.”
Entertain effortlessly
“Lighting can make or break an event. It adds to the
mood,” says Duane. “Nothing is worse than having
mates around for a drink, only to have stark white
light as your companion.” For cooking and dining
areas, he recommends downlights, which enable
task lighting for food prep and can then be dimmed
while eating. “With smart lighting, you can even sync
your lights to the music or film you’re playing.”
For lounging areas, opt for portable lights that
you can cluster to create ambience. Add a magical
glow to outdoor dinner parties with an archway
of fairy lights and a table decorated with batteryoperated
tea lights. When friends come round, light
their way with lanterns along the steps and path. ¿
Arlec ‘Andreas’ compact
movement-activated sensor
security light, $14.98,
IN: 4370633
Lytworx solar flameless
colour changing LED
candle, $9.99, I/N: 0064794
Brilliant 20W patroller
security sensor LED wall
light, $89, I/N: 0088779
Lectro 2 in 1 vintage
V filament LED solar path
light and table lantern,
$16.90, I/N: 0038083
Some products are not
available at all Bunnings
stores, but may be ordered.
Photography (far left) TI Media.Some photographs feature
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