Types of pool lighting

• Warm and cool white LED lights. Mounted in the pool wall, these give a clean, natural glow. Warm white feels soft and inviting, and cool white looks crisp and modern.

• Colour-changing (RGB) LED lights. Set to a single colour or programmed to cycle through shades. They suit entertaining and contemporary designs.

• Step and ledge lighting. Small lights built into steps, benches and sun ledges mark the edges for safety and highlight the shape of the pool.

• Spa lighting. A dedicated light in the spa creates a calm, intimate mood and makes the spa visible from the house.

• Window and glass wall lighting. Lighting behind or beside a viewing window makes the glass glow and shows off the pool from the side.

• Perimeter and landscape lighting. Lights around the coping, planters and garden beds frame the pool and extend the look beyond the water.

Why homeowners choose it

• A second look after sunset. The pool becomes a glowing feature seen from living areas, not a dark patch in the yard.

• Safer evenings. Lit steps and ledges make it easier to see where you're entering and sitting.

• Mood on demand. Soft white for quiet nights, colour for parties, all controlled from a phone or remote, with lights to pick out your steps, ledges, windows and curves.

What to know:

Lighting is easiest and most cost-effective to plan during construction rather than retrofit later. Placement matters, as too many lights can cause glare, and the colour of your interior finish will change how the light looks in the water. Best suited to: Every style. The choice of light type and colour is what ties it to your home.