Each outdoor area can have its own style. Perhaps a good place to start is to break it down in to sections, and really think about the areas you are looking at in terms of budget, usage and size.
Just because you do not have a traditional garden space, does not mean that you cannot have a gorgeous outdoor area. If you have the right walls and space, then outdoor wall lighting can help put a spark into the area.
The family area may be somewhere fun, sophisticated or old-fashioned style. Usually this area will need to be durable and easy to use it may be the area that gets used the most.
The kids will want to play and enjoy their time in an area that suits their activities. Consider what sort of lighting you need in that area and if you need lighting at all, especially if the area is usually being used during the day. Same deal as all the other areas really, consider what the area will be used for and perhaps try to vary the style from other parts of the house or outdoor areas. Modern lighting can lift a drab and small outdoor area, while large areas can go to town with all the modern lighting options out in the market place.
