Alfresco

The best alfresco lighting combines functional illumination with softer, atmospheric light. Wall lights can provide practical illumination around entrances and pathways, while pendants and portable lamps add warmth and ambience to dining and entertaining areas. Layering different light sources helps create an outdoor space that feels considered and inviting after dark.

Yes, pendant lights can be used in alfresco areas when the fitting is designed and appropriately rated for outdoor use. They work particularly well above outdoor dining tables, kitchen benches and covered entertaining areas, adding both functional light and a strong design element.

Consider where the light will be installed, how exposed it will be to weather, the atmosphere you want to create and the level of illumination required. Materials, finishes and the fixture’s IP rating are also important when selecting lighting for outdoor environments.

se layers of warm, diffused light rather than relying on one bright overhead source. Combining wall lights, pendants and portable lamps at different heights creates depth and softer pools of illumination, helping your alfresco space feel like a natural extension of your interior.