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GEOME TRIC POOL GEOME TRIC POOL

The simple and elegant geometric pool S M ALL
design relies upon the use of sleek When illuminating a small geometric pool

lines and corners to create either a with one light only, the basic principle is
to light up the largest volume of water.
casual or a more contemporary look. IRS The light should be positioned in the deep
A end of the pool and directed towards the
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There are a number of ways to arrange shallow end.
pool lights in standard geometric
shaped pools depending on the size
of the pool and the positioning of stairs
and ledges. The key thing to consider MEDIUM
is the optimal spread of light for the When lighting up a medium size geometric
most compelling effect. pool, one light may not be sufficient.
Positioning at least two lights on opposing
sides of the pool will result in clean
and pleasing equal illumination.

ST A IRS

L ARGE
A
P For large geometric pools, the best use of
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light is to illuminate the shorter distance.
IRS Therefore, the lights should be positioned
along the length of one side of the pool
A to allow the width to be highlighted.
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