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23 Gorgeous Backyard Pool Lighting Ideas That Create a Warm Evening Glow

May 7, 2026 by Scott Keller

Dusk view of a backyard pool with turquoise water, adjacent wooden deck holding two cushioned lounge chairs and a round metal fire pit, pergola overhead strung with warm globe lights, tropical plants, hedges, and a stucco house with glass doors in the background.

Here are 23 backyard pool lighting ideas, from string lights over the water to ground spots along the deck, for a warm evening glow.

21 Brilliant Pool Lighting Ideas That Change Your Nighttime Atmosphere

May 7, 2026 by Scott Keller

Backyard pool at night with thin LED lights glowing along the black stone edges, turquoise water reflecting the light, wooden loungers on a deck, potted plants, olive trees, and warm lamps under a wooden pergola.

We’ve gathered 21 pool lighting ideas, from underwater LEDs to edge spotlights, that shift your nighttime pool vibe.