Summer Nights By the Pool
There’s something magical about summer nights spent by the pool and adding the right features can take your evening swims to the next level.
During the stifling warmer months, there is nothing better than summer nights spent by the pool after busy days. By adding lighting and other features, you can transform your twilight swims into something truly special.
Whether you opt for sleek underwater LED lights, solar-powered lanterns along the footpath, or delicate fairy lights strewn along the fence, the right illumination can completely transform your pool area into a serene oasis.
Beyond lighting, consider adding features like fire bowls, floating speakers and an outdoor cinema. Investing in quality additions turns your pool into a welcoming retreat at night.
Lighting Options
- Underwater LED: These are the standard for 2026, offering up to 80 percent energy savings.
- Colour-changing: Allows you to switch between vibrant colours for parties or pure white for a more sophisticated feel. Apps allow you to dim lights, schedule timers or sync lights to music.
- Landscape/perimeter lighting: Mounting lights in tress created natural overhead shadows on water. Recessed deck lights, or pathway lights guide guests around pool edges.
- Solar accent lighting: Floating solar-powered LED lanterns or orbs add inexpensive panache without wiring.
Entertainment Features
The pool has become a social hub.
- Fire bowls: Fire bowls or pits near the pool edge create a stark contrast to the darkened water, while providing warmth and light for evening get-togethers.
- Poolside cinema: Retractable movie screens and waterproof sound systems allow for movie nights under the stars as everyone lounges in the water. Without the movie, the waterproof speakers provide a musical soundtrack to your night-time gathering.
- Seating: Sunken lounges, submerged seating and swim-up bars keep guests comfortable throughout the evening.
Sensory Water Features
Water features can serve as both visual and auditory focal points at night.
- Sheer descent and blade waterfalls: Produce thin glass-like sheets of water that catch light beautifully, making the water appear to glow as it falls.
- Scuppers and deck jets: Small spouts of jets create narrow streams that add rhythmic sound and motion.
- LED-integrated fountains: Combine water movement with light shows creating a mesmerising oasis.
Sunsetter Pools & Spas knows what it takes to create a beautiful pool area for your home. We specialize in custom-designed pools and incorporate the latest features to create your personal backyard oasis.
Contact Sunsetter Pools & Spas today to discover how we can turn your dream pool into reality.