
The work of interior designers professionals doesnâ??t stop at the back door â?? increasingly, interior design teams are expanding to include specific garden design expertise. In this four-part collection of articles, â??Interior Design Goes Exterior,â? I rely on my years of know-how gleaned from collaborating with Londonâ??s finest interior design teams to explore the latest in garden design. This article discusses the practicalities of installing light fixtures in a garden. Installing exterior lighting is often more expensive than installing interior illumination. If your interior design team is completely redesigning your garden, then it is best to install lights at the earliest possible time, as some earth-moving may be necessary. A cable that carries electricity to the illuminators should be protected or housed within a special waterproof channel â?? letâ??s avoid Londonâ??s rainy weather ruining our electrics! All cables must be at a sufficient depth to make sure there is no risk of them being dug up during regular gardening work. Interior designers will recommend sealed connectors, with additional fuses or circuit breakers to guard against electrocution if there is a flooded channel. All wiring should be performed by a qualified technician â?? call the electricity provider for your local London
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