How to light your garden shed properly? 

Owning a garden shed is good and practical. This space allows you to store tools and preserve the quality of life in your garden and home. But have you ever tried to find a piece of equipment in your garden shed after dark? Not to mention the fact that some buildings have no windows at all! Quality lighting is a must. So which outdoor lighting fixtures should you choose? What's the best way to light your garden shed? We take stock in this article. 

Garden sheds: why light them? 

The purpose of a garden shed 

As mentioned above, the garden shed is very practical. It can be a storage space to regain control of your home's tidiness. Christmas decorations, seasonal changes, tools of all kinds... The garden shed keeps your home tidy and clutter-free. But this clever shed has other functions too. It can be a space dedicated to your DIY projects, taking on the appearance of a mini workshop with storage space and shelves. You can also turn it into a place to relax, read and get away from it all. You can also turn it into a play area for the kids. Finally, if you work from home and need a quiet, serene space, the garden shed can be transformed into an office. Ideas abound, but whatever the function of your garden shed, lighting is not an option. 

The importance of lighting

Whether you choose to tinker, work or read in your garden shed, you'll need good lighting. After all, once night falls, you need to be able to continue using your garden shed and get to it easily. What's more, during winter, natural light quickly gives way to darkness. So, if you need to store a bike or do some DIY work at the end of the day, you need to have plenty of light. And, let's face it, if you need to carry out precision tasks, or if you've chosen to set up in your garden shed to telework, it's best not to do it in the dark. Many garden sheds have relatively small windows. Others have no windows at all. If you don't want to carry a flashlight with you every time you go into your garden shed, you need lighting. 

The different lighting systems 

There are several solutions for lighting your garden shed. Find out which ones.

Electric lighting: the most obvious solution

When we think of lighting, we automatically think of electricity. This is indeed the most practical solution for lighting your garden shed. As the garden shed is a small space, you need diffused lighting, such as wall sconces. You can place a few sconces, both indoors and outdoors, so that you can easily find your way to your shed in the dark. "Lumihome offers 230V LED wall lights that effectively illuminate every desired area, explains Christophe Coelho. Whether you opt for the Nina, Genova or Madrid wall lamp, you're sure to get top-level power thanks to quality materials and components." The beauty of Lumihome solutions is that they are all designed to last over time, even when placed outdoors. Resistant and robust, the 230V LED lamps feature a stainless steel chassis to which an anti-corrosion treatment is added to protect the luminaire from rust, but above all from humidity.

Finally, if your garden shed is intended for children or relaxation, why not opt for decorative lighting? Here again, Lumihome has just what you need. Whether you opt for a garland of lights or a decorative sphere, it's up to you to choose the atmosphere you want to bring to your garden shed. "Our luminous ball is simply placed on a surface for warm, decorative lighting, explains Christophe Coelho. Its IP65 protection rating means you can use it even in high humidity. As for our outdoor garland, you can bring a cosy spirit to your garden shed, all the more so if it doubles up as a relaxation area or children's play area."

So there are many electrical solutions to choose from. The advantage of LED electric lighting is that it's economical, durable and highly resistant. It's also practical and aesthetically pleasing, but presupposes a quality electrical installation in your garden shed. If this is not possible, you can opt for solar power. 

The solar lighting system: the alternative 

To light up the outside of your garden shed, you can use solar lighting. At Lumihome, we offer you Venus, Liberty and Luna solar wall lights, which will illuminate the outside of your garden shed very effectively. "Unlike standard solar lights on the market, Lumihome's solar solutions feature a unique, patented technology that generates power worthy of 230V, explains Christophe Coelho. And above all, solar luminaires are economical and environmentally friendly!"

But how do you light up the inside of your garden shed using solar energy? With Lumihome's solar LED spotlight, it's possible! As powerful as it is economical, it features a solar panel that can be moved up to 4 meters, thanks to its Easy Plug cable, to light up the inside of your garden shed. This means you can place the spotlight inside your shed for diffused, powerful lighting, and position its solar panel where it will catch the best sunlight. During the day, this remote panel recovers the sun's energy to recharge the battery. When night falls, the stored energy is used to light the interior of your shelter. 

We hope we've shed some light on the subject of lighting your garden shed. Don't forget that this is an outdoor living space, which may be subject to humidity, depending on its use and your installation. That's why it's important to choose fixtures with the right protection rating. Lumihome solutions are just such a choice.