Looking for pergola lighting ideas for your outdoor space? Look no further! We’ve got 10 recommendations that range from chic and classy chandeliers to solid and sensible sign lights!
During the day, a pergola makes use of natural sunlight filtering through the top and/or sides of the open structure. At night, however, you need a special spark to light up the area and maintain that visually appealing transition between your indoor and outdoor space. This is particularly beneficial for businesses with outdoor seating areas, as you want to attract customers and keep them comfortable.
The use of LED lighting is also beneficial to both businesses and residential properties, as it uses less energy and is extremely durable. There are many more benefits to LED lighting, which is the reason why our 10 recommendations are all LED-related.
So without further ado, here are our 10 LED pergola lighting ideas to transform your outdoor space:
1. Illuminate your signs to attract customers
If you own a shop, restaurant, or pub then you are likely to have a sign, perhaps somewhere near or around your pergola. A lot of pubs up and down the country particularly take pride in their lighting and signage, and why not? It’s your brand, your flag, the face of your business. Utilising sign lighting in outdoor areas like beer gardens can also entice onlookers and create a bright, inviting atmosphere.
Using an LED sign light will attract attention, reinforce your brand and add to your professional image.
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2. Make use of LED string lights
It’s a cheap option on the list of pergola lighting ideas, but that doesn’t mean it has to be tacky. Draping a set of LED string lights across the beams of your pergola can create a magical, starry-night effect. Like you’re having a late night dinner on a beachfront on holiday. Drape them across the top of your pergola, or create a curtain on one side by stretching them between two corner pillars. Warm lights will create a cosy ambiance, or choose more colourful lights for a festival/party vibe.
3. Don’t be afraid of the spotlight!
Recessed LED spotlights sit within the beams of your pergola, providing focused illumination. This is ideal for highlighting specific areas, like a walkway or dining area. You can also embed LED downlights into the cross beams and focus downwards on individual tables for a cosier, more romantic ambience.
4. Install LED strip lights
Flexible and colour changing LED strip lights installed along the edges of your pergola beams allow you to set different moods and adjust the brightness for the occasion. They are a cost-effective and flexible lighting solution suitable for a range of applications. They are also one of the easiest options to install on our list of pergola lighting ideas.
Learn how to install LED strip lighting in 8 steps.
5. Hang some LED lanterns
Suspend LED lanterns from your pergola's beams to add a stylish and intimate feel to the area. Lanterns can come in a range of styles from modern and chic, to the more rustic or bohemian. So you should be able to find something that matches the aura of your outdoor decor. Whatever you choose, they are sure to bring a sense of romance and warmth to your surroundings.
6. Forget blowing out the candles!
LED candles are a popular choice in both commercial and domestic properties. Their most obvious and clear benefit – there is no fire! Completely safe, yet still utterly elegant and fancy. Place LED candles on tables or in lanterns around your pergola for a soft, romantic glow!
7. Consider installing security floodlights
This tip is unlike the rest as it is not about aesthetic appeal or changing the ambience of your pergola. But it is about keeping you, your premises, and your customers safe. LED security lights can be installed around your building and, if you have one, your car park too. This will make your customers feel comfortable and safe walking from your luxury pergola to their vehicles.
8. Add a contemporary look with globe lights
LED globe lights hung from the cross beams of your pergola will provide a fun and funky twist to the overall aesthetic of your outdoor space. You can choose from a range of sizes, and they can change colour too. Hang them individually above tables or clutter them together for a visual centrepiece.
9. Go big with an LED chandelier
Without doubt our most lavish of pergola lighting ideas. A central LED chandelier can act as a statement piece for your pergola, adding real elegance and class. Choose a design that complements your outdoor decor, from the rustic and traditional to the clean and modern. This will provide focused light for the entire main area and a talking point for your guests too. What’s more, an LED chandelier is so much more cost effective than the standard bulb alternative!
10. Install LED rope lights
We finish our list of pergola lighting ideas with something a bit similar to how we started. LED rope lights are indeed very similar to LED string lights, but generally thicker, more durable and easier to keep in place when installed. You can wrap LED rope lights around the vertical posts or weave them through the lattice of the pergola. They are more prominent and often brighter than string lights, meaning you typically need less rope than you do string.
It’s important to note that whatever LED pergola lighting option you choose you should consider the IP rating of your desired lights to ensure they are suitable for the intended environment.
Find more LED lighting solutions at Vision Lighting
Here at Vision Lighting we are experts in all things LED lighting. This versatile, durable, affordable and energy-efficient lighting option can transform your pergola into something really special. We have everything you need to implement your desired lighting solution, for both commercial and domestic applications.
We’ve also got a wide selection of bulbs, brackets, and bars – as well as modules too – to ensure we are your one-stop-shop for all of your lighting needs. Browse our LED lighting products and services today, or get in touch with our expert team for more information, advice, or assistance.
You can also get in touch by emailing our Leeds-based company at info@vision-lighting.co.uk or calling +44 (0) 1132 799 745.