We were at our favorite new restaurant (Gjelina) last week and spotted a decor choice we really liked--indoor lighting outdoors. Our table was right next to a floor lamp that was nestled between landscaped bushes. We immediately dug through the Apartment Therapy archives searching for examples (two from ATLA's own back yard).
Inspiration: Indoor Lighting Outdoors
This tiny table lamp is from Sara Lov's house tour which is close to our own neighborhood. We really like the surprising quality of having an indoor lamp placed outdoors. Likewise at Gjelina, the floor lamps in the outdoor setting seemed to give off a whimsical a la Alice in Wonderland vibe.
Fellow AT editor, Rebecca, also incorporates indoor lighting outdoors. We like how she takes it a step further and mixes in a rug and artwork on the wall for a cozy feel.
How have you integrated indoor lighting outdoors? Did you use a table lamp or floor lamp like our LA friends? How could you see this working in your backyard?
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I have a bunch of early 20th C metal floor lamps that I've always wanted to put out in the garden, but I've never figured out how to "weatherproof" them so electrocutions don't take place on the first rainy day! Any ideas about this?
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yes, the waterproofing … it is raining too much where i live to even go there, i guess. but i prefer different kind of lighting out of doors anyway - i like it when the garden does not look like a livingroom with the walls missing. even if the climate would allow, i couldn't see trying for Rebecca's outdoor space.
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maybe it's me, but I don't think indoor furniture really works outdoors visually. I would advise against indoor lighting outdoors also, very dangerous in harsh weather climates. When searching for furniture that is not marketed as outdoor furniture, stick with metals & vinyls, & hard woods. cedar is the cheapest wood that is durable enough for the outdoors.
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