An attractive veranda is an extension of your home and the perfect place to relax. But did you know that lighting also plays an important role in comfort under your veranda? With dimmable LED lighting under the veranda, you control how bright the light is under your veranda. And that's ideal: because this way, you always create the perfect atmosphere in your outdoor space. How do you choose the right dimmable LED lighting for under your veranda? What is important and how do you install dimmable lighting? We tell you all about it.
What is dimmable LED lighting?
Dimmable LED lighting is lighting whose light intensity you can adjust to the desired atmosphere or functionality. Using a dimmer, you can easily switch between bright light, for example for reading a book, and a soft, muted glow that is perfect for relaxation or a romantic setting. If you opt for Gumax® LED lighting, you control the dimmable LED lighting with a remote control.
Why dimmable LED lighting under your veranda?
Installing dimmable LED lighting under your veranda has several advantages:
- Flexibility in atmosphere: do you need some light during the day for practical activities or do you want to create more atmosphere in the evening? Set it to your liking whenever you want.
- Energy saving: LED is already energy saving, and by reducing the brightness, you consume even less power.
- Longer lamp life: lamps last longer because the load is lower.
- Easy operation: easy to operate by rotary knob, remote control or with an app on your phone.
Led spots vs. Lighting System
There are several options when it comes to dimmable lighting under the veranda. At Tuinmaximaal, you generally get to choose from two types: LED spots and the Lighting System. Both types are controlled with a remote control. But there are also differences, which we discuss below for each feature.
Feature | Gumax® LED spots | Gumax® Lighting System |
Colour of lighting | Only warm white light. | Wide colour spectrum: from warm to cool white light, including various colours. |
Brightness | Dimmable with the included remote control. | Dimmable by remote control; also adjustable in terms of ambience, warmth and colour. |
Installation | Spots at specific places in the intermediate beams of the veranda. | Light bars along the full length of the veranda. |
Light distribution | Lighting at specific spots under the veranda. | Uniform light distribution over the entire veranda. |
Smart Home integration | No integration with Smart Home systems. | Compatible with Smart Home systems for automated control. |
Configuration | Flexibility in the number of spots; you decide how many spots to install. | A complete system with light bars. |
Price | From €165 | From €299 |
What to look out for when choosing lighting
What is the best choice for you in terms of lighting depends on the type of veranda, the desired atmosphere, style and functionality. To make the right choice, here are the key points to consider:
- Lighting purpose and use
First, decide what you want to achieve with the lighting. Want to illuminate specific areas or have a smaller or intimate veranda where full light distribution is not required? Then dimmable LED spots may be a good choice. The Lighting System provides even distribution across the entire veranda and is ideal for multi-purpose use (e.g. lounging, dining, working). This system is also adjustable by individual luminaire, which is useful for creating different light zones under the veranda.
- Flexibility in installation
Both systems are easy to install. You can choose from sets of 4 or 6 LED spots. Choose how many and where you want to install the LED spots. You install the Lighting System directly as one unit.
- LED lighting setting options with remote control
The options for customising your lighting vary from system to system. With the LED spots, you have the option of setting the colour intensity with the remote control. With the Lighting System, you have many more options, such as selecting the desired colour, atmosphere and pre-programmed lighting scenes. This is even possible per individual luminaire, which is ideal for a personalised atmosphere.
- Future-proofing
Want to be well prepared for future technologies? Then the Lighting System is the best choice with extensive Smart Home integration. Pair the lights with your Smart Home system. Set your favourite scenes and colour schemes, schedule automatic routines and synchronise the lighting with other smart devices in the home, such as motion sensors or weather stations.
Examples of dimmable lighting
For inspiration, see below some examples of dimmable LED lighting under verandas:
How to install dimmable lighting
Whether you choose the LED spots or the Lighting System, both variants are easy to install. Whether under a new or existing veranda. Thanks to the handy click system, you do not need any help with this. Both the LED spots and luminaires of the Lighting System fit seamlessly into the Gumax® verandas.
Watch the assembly video to get a good impression of the steps to assemble the Lighting System:
Once everything is connected, you can control your veranda lighting with the remote control and enjoy an atmospheric outdoor space at any time.
