Even if the weather is changeable, significant places in the garden like the barbecue area, gazebo and favorite flower beds will be illuminated.

1. At the level of

When you have already looked at a garden lamp, it is especially important to familiarize yourself with its characteristics in advance and, reading the instructions, pay attention to the letters IP (for example, IP 44, IP 68). The first means protection from dust, the second — from moisture. And this is very important. Sometimes manufacturers write «a lamp for home and garden», but they only mean that it can be taken out into the garden and sit with it in clear weather.

Lamp with outdoor function, Marset. Photo: press service.

In this case, P is zero or one, and both actually mean «not protected from water». 1 is protection from dripping water, and dripping along a vertical trajectory (this is rather a simulated situation, far from reality, because it is rare in nature — absolutely windless weather during rain).

Manufacturers (Masiero) indicate that these lamps are for a balcony or terrace (indoor space).

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Protection levels 2 and 3 determine the permissible angle of dripping water from 15 to 60 degrees, while in reality, 4 should be considered an effective protection against water when water splashes are allowed on the lamp at any angle, from any direction. Protection levels 5 and 6 are levels of resistance to water jets of different power.

Elipse, lamps with IP 66 (high degree of protection from water) and a waterproof neoprene cord with a length of almost 4 meters. Designers: Alex Fernandez Kamps and Gonzalo Mila, Bover. Photo: press service.

7 and 8 are already levels of absolute water resistance: such lamps are suitable for immersion in water. It is assumed that nothing will happen to them, for example, if they fall into a pool. Level 8 assumes complete tightness.

Invitro street lamp, designed by Philippe Starck, Flos.

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The most common level of dust and moisture protection is IP 44.

These lamps from the Balad (Fermob) collection have IP 44. It can be used outdoors, but it’s better not to get caught in a downpour. Photo: press service.

2. Independent

These can be battery—type lamps that need to be recharged, or powered by LEDs or, alternatively, solar panels. If you choose a solar-powered lamp, pay attention to the strength of the luminous flux, since often such lamps shine weakly and have only a decorative function of light illumination. But maybe that’s exactly what you need! With it, you can create a chamber atmosphere in the garden.

Not only garlands of light bulbs, but also, for example, sedge thickets with illumination can create a festive mood. Lamps, Masiero. Photo: press service.

3. I carry everything with me

One of the most popular types of lamps for the garden is portable. Manufacturers often equip them with convenient handles so that they can be hung, for example, on a tree branch.

Claro street lamp!, Tradewinds. IP 65 — will withstand flowing water. Photo: press service.

Hanging lamp for the street, Martinelli Luce.

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4. Garden Guardian

Floor lamps similar to floor lamps are also favorites of the modern garden. They can also be transferred by changing the «dislocation».

Suspended or outdoor? This is an intermediate option: you can hang it, you can additionally fix it by sticking it into the ground (Martinelii Luce).

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Mobility is the trend of today, so today not only furniture for the street is mobile, but also light.

The Equix outdoor floor lamp on wheels looks unusual, but it is very comfortable. designer Roger Pradier, Roger Pradier. IP 55 is a good water resistance of the lamp, however, it cannot be dropped into the pool.

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5. You can see everything from above

Wall lamps are classics of the genre (as well as permanently installed lamps in the garden with electricity). But they are irreplaceable in their own way and they perform their function perfectly to illuminate the entry and entry zones. Among the wall lamps there are those that work from an electric cable, and on LEDs, and on solar batteries.

Outdoor wall lamp, new this year. Nendo design for Flos.

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Wall street lamp (Roger Prarie) is a modern look at a classic street lamp. Photo: press service.

6. Style: laconism

For fans of classics, factories still produce appropriate lamps, for example, lanterns, forged or forged.

Street lamp, Rogier Pradier.

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There are also very romantic options.

The lamp in the form of a bird cage, IP 65, Contardi. Photo: press service.

At the same time, the leading style of garden lamps from the latest collections is emphasized laconic and modern. After all, they should not distract attention from the beauty of the garden, or from the people you invited to your company.

Lamp with outdoor function, Marset.

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