Choosing Your Swimming Pool: Creating Your Perfect Backyard Aesthetic
Selecting the right colour for your swimming pool is an exciting step in designing your backyard oasis. While factors like pool size and shape may be dictated by space and functionality, colour is where you have the freedom to personalise your pool to match your style and surroundings. The PoolHouse offers a curated range of stunning fibreglass pool colours to help you bring your vision to life.
Why Pool Colour Matters
The colour of your pool doesn’t just affect how it looks, it shapes how it feels. It sets the tone of your outdoor space, influences how deep the water appears, and can even affect how warm the pool gets. A carefully chosen pool colour ties everything together visually and enhances the entire backyard experience.
Tip: Consider how the pool will look in morning sun, midday light, and twilight. Colour changes with the light, and what looks bright blue at noon may appear teal or grey at dusk.
Explore Our Colour Range
At The PoolHouse, we offer a thoughtfully selected palette of Core and Custom fibreglass pool colours to suit every style of home and outdoor setting:
Core Colours
- Silver Mist – Elegant and contemporary with a soft, pale shimmer.
- Hamptons Blue – A fresh, vibrant blue that captures the feel of a coastal retreat.
- Platinum – Sleek and modern with a bright, clean finish.
- Paua Blue – A deeper blue inspired by the hues of NZ’s iconic paua shell.
- Moonlight – A subtle, twilight blue/grey for a sophisticated and calming tone.
Custom Colours
- Sky Blue – A bright, inviting tone that reflects the summer sky.
- Autumn Grey – Warm and earthy, perfect for natural, understated landscapes.
- Horizon – Cool and modern, blending seamlessly with minimalist design.
- Sandy Bay – Soft and beachy, evoking natural tones of sand and stone.
- Twilight – A rich, moody shade for added depth and drama.
- Aquamarine – Tropical, energetic and perfect for a vibrant outdoor space.
- Delta Grey – A refined, mid-tone blue/grey that adds a sophisticated and contemporary edge to any setting.
Each colour has been carefully developed to ensure depth, clarity, and long-lasting appeal in a range of environments and lighting conditions.
All our fibreglass pools are finished with Pool ColourGuard®, a patented surface protection technology that ensures your pool stays beautiful for years to come. Here’s why it stands out:
- Fade-Resistant Colour – Keeps your pool looking vibrant, without that dull or weathered look over time.
- Beautiful, High-Gloss Finish – Creates a premium, mirror-like surface.
- Easier to Clean – The surface repels dirt and grime, making cleaning a breeze.
- Guards Against Stains and Algae – Acts as a barrier to reduce build-up and surface issues.
- Crack and Blister Resistant – Offers protection against common fibreglass issues.
- Lifetime Guarantee – Backed by a warranty that covers the colour for the life of the pool.*
- Range of Colours to Suit Every Taste – Whether you want cool tones or warm neutrals, there’s something for every style.
*Conditions apply.
A Unique Way to Choose – The PoolHouse Display Centre
One of the biggest advantages of choosing The PoolHouse is our industry-first live pool showroom, where you can see and experience pools before making your decision.
Located in Auckland, our outdoor display centre showcases 11 fully installed and landscaped fibreglass pools across a variety of colours. Each pool is surrounded by unique finishes, tiling, decking, fencing, and water features, allowing you to visualise exactly how each colour looks in real-life settings and lighting conditions.
Chris Connors, Managing Director, created the display centre with customer experience front of mind:
“As consumers, we test drive cars and trial subscriptions. I wanted to bring that same confidence and clarity to buying a pool.”
This ‘try before you buy’ model means you can literally swim in your prospective pool before choosing your final colour and style. It’s a hands-on, immersive way to ensure you’re confident with your choice.
Style vs Practicality – What Else to Consider
While the look is important, there are also practical aspects to each colour choice:
- Light Colours (e.g. Platinum, Sandy Bay)
- Reflect more sunlight, keeping pool water cooler
- Enhance clarity and create a spacious, open feel
- Show leaves or debris more easily
- Dark Colours (e.g. Twilight, Moonlight, Paua Blue)
- Absorb heat, naturally warming the water
- Create a dramatic, high-end appearance
- Help mask surface debris between cleans
- Mid-Tones (e.g. Hamptons Blue, Silver Mist, Aquamarine)
- Versatile and balanced, easy to style with surrounding materials
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will my pool colour look different once it’s filled with water?
A: Yes, water adds depth and movement to the colour. That’s why our display centre is so helpful, it shows each colour fully filled, under natural light.
Q: Do darker pools cost less to heat?
A: Typically, yes. Darker colours retain heat better, which can reduce your heating costs, especially in cooler months.
Q: Can I change my pool colour later?
A: Fibreglass pool colours are integrated into the shell and cannot be changed once installed, so it’s important to be confident in your choice.
Q: How do I know which colour will suit my home best?
A: Think about your home’s exterior tones, your backyard’s style, and what kind of mood you want the pool to create. Visiting our display centre makes this process easier and more visual.
Conclusion
Choosing the right swimming pool colour is a key part of designing a space that feels uniquely yours. With The PoolHouse colour range and the added protection of Pool ColourGuard®, your pool will look stunning for years to come.
At The PoolHouse, we believe in making that decision easier, clearer, and more inspiring. Come visit our Auckland display centre to explore all 11 pools, take a dip, and feel the difference for yourself.