Ask the experts: Low voltage lighting for your Marbella garden

Most people don’t really think in terms of voltage when they buy lighting, much less when it’s for outdoor areas, but in reality voltage is far more important than you think. You see, not only does it have an effect on the kind of lighting and ambience created, as well as on energy consumption, but voltage has practical and safety connotations.

To start with, low voltage lighting produces less bright illumination that is warmer, more atmospheric and cheaper to run, but it is also safer, and for this reason it is being used more across the board, but especially in spaces designed for families with children. This is because low voltage lights don’t become as hot when used as high voltage ones do, and as a result kids can’t burn their fingers on them.

 

 

This allows for a greater variety of designs in which the actual lamp component no longer needs to be hidden yet remains safe and can even be touched without causing injury. There is also no fear of light blindness or glare if you accidentally look into the bulb from up close, and the visual effect created by low voltage illumination is warm, welcoming and romantic!

Moreover, it is easy to install, and just perfect for producing an atmospheric glow that makes your garden or pathway come to life. The low consumption also means you can leave such lighting on all night without getting high electricity bills, and not only do the latest low-voltage lighting systems come complete with smart technology functions and intelligent switches, but their design is also easy, safe and fuss-free, with a minimum of maintenance.

 

 

Consumption is so low that they require little upkeep, but the various sections are easily replaceable and come with a range of elegant designs and applications created especially for different needs and looks. La Menara is very happy to work with this new generation of innovative products, which includes mounted and projecting spotlights, ambient lighting, strip lights, projectors, wall-mounted lighting and sleek modern column lights, accompanied by an extensive choice of accessories.

Designed to make your outdoor spaces look even better, you’ll be amazed at what the modern range of low voltage lighting can do for your garden. Contact La Menara landscape architects for more information, ideas and visual samples.