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Pool Lighting Trends to Transform Your Rhode Island Backyard

Why Pool Lighting Matters

You’ve invested in the perfect pool—now make it shine. Pool lighting serves multiple purposes: safety, aesthetics, extended usability, and atmosphere. It transforms a daytime hangout into a captivating night-time retreat, while ensuring clear visibility and better security.

Trend 1: Color‑Changing LED Lights

LEDs now offer a spectrum of color options. With programmable systems, you can shift hues to match holidays, parties, or relaxation moods. Plus, LEDs are far more energy-efficient than halogen or incandescent bulbs.

Trend 2: Fiber‑Optic and Rope Lighting

Incorporate fiber-optic strips or rope lights along waterlines, steps, edges, or under coping. They provide subtle glow and simplify installation since they use a single light source with multiple distribution strands.

Trend 3: Underwater and Accent Lighting

Deep-water economies shine with fixtures mounted directly inside the pool shell. Accent lighting can highlight rock formations, fountains, hot tub edges, or custom hardscapes—creating layers of light to enhance evening use.

Trend 4: Smart Lighting Controls

Modern pool systems allow control via smartphone apps or voice assistants. Adjust color, brightness, and timing. You can even schedule lights to perform choreographed sequences with music—ideal for special events.

Trend 5: Safety and Pathway Illumination

Subtle lights around walkways, pool decks, and steps help prevent trips or slips. Available as wall lights, post caps, or recessed fixtures, they combine function and design while complying with local code requirements.

Why Choose Pools Plus Inc. for Pool Lighting

Planning Your Pool Lighting Project

  1. Set your goals – mood lighting, vibrant color, poolside safety?
  2. Select fixture type – in-wall LEDs, fiber-optic lines, deck lights
  3. Pick control system – remote, app-based, or integrated smart-home
  4. Have installers take measurements and lay out light positioning
  5. Schedule installation—electrical work often requires permits and professional handling, followed by a full system check and training

Extend Your Outdoor Ambiance

With properly planned lighting, your pool, decking, hardscapes, and even your hot tub or hardscape features come to life after dark. Add accent lighting to gardens, stonework, or water features for an inviting and cohesive nighttime environment.

Get Started with Your Custom Pool Lighting

NPaint your outdoor living experience with professional pool lighting. Whether you’re upgrading an existing design or adding ambiance to a new setup, our team delivers tailored solutions.

Explore our design services or stop by the store for expert guidance. When you’re ready, contact us to schedule a consultation and begin illuminating your backyard retreat.