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4 Ideas for Creating Ambiance with Pool Lighting

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With the right lighting, you can immerse the pool in an atmospheric ambiance. Photo: Getty Images/Rostislavv

June 20, 2025, 3:34 pm | Read time: 3 minutes

Whether it’s a small kiddie pool or a full-sized swimming pool, it’s pure luxury in the summer. To ensure the pool stands out at night, there is suitable lighting available.

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When summer temperatures rise here as well, there’s only one thing people long for: refreshment! You can get that, for example, in a pool in your own backyard. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s a small kiddie pool, an above-ground pool, or a full-sized pool. The main thing is to cool off. To make the pool a real eye-catcher in the garden during the evening and night, there is suitable lighting–and we’re not talking about classic lights, but decorative lights that really stand out. myHOMEBOOK presents four ways to bathe the pool in atmospheric light.

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What matters in decorative pool lighting

What should you consider when lighting your pool? The answer is: It depends. Specifically, it depends on what you want or what you like. Generally, the goal of pool lighting is not to illuminate the entire garden but to create an atmospheric light. Therefore, the lamps don’t need to be too bright.

Do you want it colorful or more classic? There are many lights that shine in rainbow colors, change light, and can be customized. If that’s too colorful for you, opt for versions in warm white.

And when it comes to the type of decor, personal taste is key. There’s a wide range of classic lights, but now also many options in unique shapes like water lilies, small boats, or ducks.

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4 Ways to Light the Pool

With Fountain Effect

This pool lighting is a real eye-catcher because it not only shines in many different colors but also features a fountain effect. A jet of water comes from the light, reaching a height of up to 110 centimeters. According to the manufacturer, the lighting and fountain automatically turn on in the evening.

Classic Sphere

If you prefer something more classic, a sphere decoration might be the right choice. They come in many different sizes, and the larger they are, the more they stand out. The advantage: The spheres can light up in many different colors, including classic warm white. According to the manufacturer, they also have solar panels, allowing them to recharge during the day. A particularly practical feature is that the spheres are inflatable, making them easy to store over the winter or bring to a pool party at a friend’s house.

Solar Boat

They look like small paper boats, but they are pool lights. Thanks to their simple design, they don’t appear too kitschy. These lights are also solar-powered and recharge themselves, shining in many different colors. Another advantage of these solar boats: They are not only suitable for the pool but can also be placed in the ground.

Water Lily Light

What shouldn’t be missing on the water? That’s right, water lilies! Since they don’t naturally grow on a regular pool, water lily lights provide a solution. They come in many different colors and look quite similar to the real thing. So if you prefer a more natural look, this type of pool lighting is a good choice.

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of MYHOMEBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@myhomebook.de.

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