In the old days, the most extensive pool lighting setup was the bulb in the deepest part of the pool. Other than that, no other lighting or landscaping was deemed necessary.

But times have changed. Today having the pool is not enough. Homeowners want to have a nice pool area that not only looks great, but can also be used at any time of the day or night, whether for entertainment or personal enjoyment. Today, your options for outdoor lighting around your pool are as limitless as the light fixtures in your living room.

Lighting around the pool area is an important but often overlooked feature. Underwater and area lighting must be present to provide the highest degree of safety. For underwater lighting, you can still get the incandescent or halogen lights that have been used for years, but an increasingly popular option if it comes to fiber optic lighting.

Since there is no electricity with fiber optics, they are incredibly safe to use near water. Maintenance also tends to be very easy, and the lights will be highly customizable. Let’s say you’re having a poolside party and want to liven up the pool lighting to match the decorations.

You can get a color wheel to add to the light source so you can quickly change the color of the fiber optic, all it takes is a quick change of a snap-on lens. You can make the pool even more stylish by adding a fiber optic strip that borders the pool to make it look even sharper.

If you still choose an incandescent or halogen bulb, be mindful of its placement. The biggest problem with these lights is the glare from the water. If that glare is reflecting directly off your bedroom window, it will be very inconvenient. If there is no way around this problem, you can install a dimmer to minimize it. But if there is any option that avoids glare, you should take it.

You’ll also want to consider all of the new LED lighting options available for your pool. From the path around the pool, to the pool itself, to the entire patio area, there are numerous options available in LED lighting that can be easy to install, energy efficient, easy to maintain, cheaper over time, and safer. for you and your family as they often don’t need electricity and can be solar powered.