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THE BIG BASH
Be it an elegant twilight gathering or a swinging ‘luau’, why not make the pool the theme for your next big bash? Perfect for cooling down on hot summer days and pure magic on balmy nights, the pool party is a popular favourite. So set the barbecue sizzling, grab some plastic cups and plates in bold funky colours, and turn the music up: this will be a summer ‘do’ you’ll want to last all year long!
NIGHT SWIMMING
Swimming at night is an enchanting experience. Whether you choose to illuminate your pool area with professional lightscaping, brighten its surroundings with a selection of lamp oil torches or simply set a floating light adrift on its waters, there’s nothing quite like bathing under the stars in the shimmering glow of your own private oasis.
EXPERT TIPS
Expert Richard Rose of Gardens at Night shares some of his spectacular lighting secrets.
- If you are going to light a pool on one side only, it is important to choose the one you usually view it from. This ensures that you minimise glare.
- When choosing a coloured light, take the colour of the tiles or paint into account as it reflects off this surface and this is what you see.
- Also, any coloured filter reduces the light output so you should compensate for it either with stronger bulbs or more light fittings.
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