Jacksonville residents spend a lot of time outside entertaining and relaxing. It’s not unusual for a home here to have a pool; it’s a great focal piece of the backyard and a hub of activity for friends and family. A pool and the surrounding entertainment space are an investment you don’t want disappearing after sunset. Pool lighting for Jacksonville, FL homes brightens the water, but can also make the outdoor entertainment area feel more inviting.
1. Add Underwater Pool Lighting
Underwater LEDs don’t have to be white and brighter than every other light in the area. Color-changing LEDs bring character to the pool and create a welcoming glow for swims. Depending on the pool's shape and size, the number and type of fixtures may vary, but all are rated for underwater use.
2. Illuminate Pool Steps and Entry Points
A pool should be easy to navigate, reducing trip risks on wet surfaces to keep time spent in the backyard enjoyable. Adding lighting to pool steps or wading areas makes moving around the water more enjoyable. Carefully directed fixtures help guests recognize changes in footing without shining into their eyes or producing reflections across the water.
3. Use Landscape Lighting Around the Pool
There's more to the backyard than the pool. Homeowners in Jacksonville take pride in their backyard entertainment spaces, and that includes the landscaping. Don't let towering trees turn into a menacing shadow when landscape lighting in Jacksonville can accentuate them, creating a focal point outside of the pool. Adding light to privacy plantings creates a defined border around the pool.
4. Add Path Lighting Around the Pool Area
Pathway lighting is important for safety and ease of movement. Not having to guess where to put your foot next makes spending time outside more relaxing. There are several types of pathway lighting we can install. Bollards are typically larger and more like art pieces, while recessed step lights are discreet and meant to fade into the background.
5. Highlight Water Features
Pools with waterfalls or fountains can benefit from added lights highlighting the movement of water. A subtle glow against a stone waterfall or beneath a nearby feature can make an impressive detail even more captivating after sunset.
6. Create a Poolside Entertaining Area
Pool lighting should stop at the water's edge. A comprehensive pool lighting plan should include the patio, landscaping, seating areas, pool cages, and more. Deck and patio lighting provides lighting for dining and relaxing, as well as supplemental illumination to help move comfortably around wet surfaces. Our team can build out lighting for outdoor kitchens and fire pits, tying in the practical lighting found on pool cages and lanais.
7. Highlight the Architecture Around the Pool
Architectural accents can visually connect your pool to the house. Illuminate pergola posts, outdoor columns, privacy walls, and pool-house details with aimed fixtures. Soft light on a textured wall or the underside of a covered patio adds dimension without competing with the pool's reflection.
Pool Lighting Ideas for Existing vs. New Pools
Planning a new pool: Starting from scratch can make building out an elaborate lighting plan more straightforward. It's best to discuss lighting early, before hardscaping and electrical layouts are finalized. We can design systems to be expanded later and install lights that you want, rather than retrofitting.
Updating an existing pool: Before getting started, our team will go over what you want out of a new lighting plan. We take note of dim walkways, seating areas, and any landscaping that could benefit from highlighting. Installing outdoor lighting in Jacksonville should be handled by a team that understands lighting techniques and electrical work. We can retrofit some existing systems, update others, and sometimes expand to meet your needs.
Bring Your Jacksonville Pool Area to Life
Build an inviting backyard oasis with custom pool and patio lighting by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Jacksonville. Our team specializes in exterior lighting, focusing on comfort and practicality. Planning a new pool or upgrading your outdoor retreat? Explore our Jacksonville pool lighting services and call (904) 342-6040 to request a complimentary design consultation.