Glowing deer and balls in the country: how to create a cozy atmosphere and not arrange a short circuit

With the onset of darkness, the countryside area completely changes: plants and buildings go into the shadow, and light begins to play the main role. Properly placed light figures will help to emphasize the depth of the garden, highlight the entrance group and create coziness on the terrace, while such decor has long ceased to be exclusively a New Year attribute. About this in conversation with “MK in St. Petersburg” said the head of procurement and operational integration of the direction “Garden” Natalia Kapustin.

To decorate the site stylishly, designers advise to move away from a direct reference to the holiday. Instead of classic deer, you can use bright stars, LED balls or abstract glowing trees. Such universal forms will be appropriate at any time of the year. The main thing is to observe the measure and combine different elements with a common shade of glow.

“Light decoration is not about the number of figures, but about creating a whole image. If you use different shapes, they should be united by a single shade of light. Then even a small set of jewelry will look like a thoughtful design composition, and not a chaotic set of garlands, said Natalia Kapustin.

Start design is from the choice of the main angle. If on winter evenings you are most often in the living room, place the decor so that it looks beautiful through the windows. If you want to surprise guests, make the main emphasis on the entrance group. Be sure to consider the background: the glowing contours are perfectly readable against the background of dark conifers, but can dissolve next to the brightly lit facade.

LED deer remain a win-win classic thanks to its recognizable silhouette. Open metal frame with filaments of light looks easy and graphic, and three-dimensional models with scattering coating look good during the day. Place them better in an open area with a fairly calm background - on the lawn or next to conifers. Do not line the figures in one line and do not make them strictly symmetrical: light displacement and different height will add to the composition of naturalness.

Glowing balls are another versatile element that does not set a specific plot and perfectly fits with any architecture. They can be placed on the ground or snow, and suspended models mounted on supports. To make the composition look three-dimensional, use a group of balls of different diameters, leaving free space between them.

For compact spaces, glowing gift boxes are ideal. They can be placed at the porch, on the entrance platform or near the street tree. The best looking group of two or three designs of different sizes. The color solution of the boxes should be supported by the existing decor.

Before buying it is important to make sure that the products are designed for real street conditions. The documentation should clearly indicate that the figure is suitable for use on the street. Pay attention to the working temperature range and the degree of protection of the shell not only in the figure itself, but also in the power supply.

“Many forget that street lights require a serious approach to electrical safety. Be sure to use ultrasound, monitor the tightness of all connections and do not lay the wires where you walk or pass snow removal equipment. The safety and durability of the decor is always more important than its brightness, the expert stressed.

Ultimately, the mood on the site is created not by the number of figures and their brightness, but by thoughtfulness. Light decor should not replace functional lighting of tracks and steps. Its task is to add character to the garden, highlight a beautiful angle and make the evening space emotionally attractive. When scale, light and surroundings are aligned, even a small composition will look complete and create the desired atmosphere without visual noise.