How To Use Outdoor Lighting To Make Swimming Fun at Night

You can’t survive the Florida summer season without a backyard pool, but the fun shouldn’t have to end after the sunsets. Use these creative outdoor lighting tips to help make swimming at night exciting and illuminated.

Illuminate Water Features

If you’re lucky enough to have a waterfall, bubbling hot tub, or another focal point along with your pool, use strategic outdoor lighting to emphasize those features. Make them the drawing point of your swimming area. This adds a magical and inviting atmosphere that just doesn’t exist during the day. You can even experiment with colored lighting so that your waterfall shines blue, purple, or any other color you choose.

Use Color-Changing LEDs To Customize the Experience

Gone are the days of the single underwater pool light in the deep end. LED lights now make it possible to customize subtle and attractive lighting across the entire span of your pool, both in and out of the water. 

LEDs are available in every color of the rainbow, and many are even easy to control with a remote or an app on your phone. Imagine setting your pool colors to align with July 4th, Christmas, and other major holidays. 

Don’t Forget Pool Deck and Moonlighting

It’s not just pool water that needs lighting, but also the pool deck itself. You and your guests need to be able to walk safely and observe your surroundings. This is easy to accomplish with attractive pool deck lighting and moonlighting.

Try installing in-ground lights that create a subtle lighting effect without the harsh, above-ground directional light effect. In-ground lights can’t be bumped, damaged, or broken either. Moonlighting, which involves mounting lights from trees or roof gables to shine gently down on the pool deck, supplements pool deck lighting and mimics natural moonlight.

Modern Tiki Torches

Who doesn’t love a row of tiki torches? If you want the same vacation-Esque effect without the cheap quality, consider high-end tiki torches made of brass and copper. These torches can be hard-wired into your landscape to create a one-of-a-kind nighttime pool party. 

The professionals at Decorating Elves in Tampa Bay specializing in swimming pools and underwater lighting that meets your unique needs. As a homeowner, there’s no better way to maximize the functionality of your outdoor space by making it accessible round the clock. Call (727) 474-2628 today to learn more about Decorating Elves pool lighting tips and schedule your outdoor lighting consultation.