Innovative Pool Designs
Cool, blue water makes a lovely counterpoint to hot summer days. If you’re fitness-minded, the addition of a swimming pool is a natural choice for your daily exercise routine. Find out which type of pool is the right one for your family, your outdoor landscape, and your fitness needs.
Amazing above-ground pools
An above-ground swimming pool is typically less expensive than an in-ground pool because it requires little to no excavation. Also, your contractor can complete your above-ground pool faster, so your family can be swimming while the summer is still underway.
Depending upon the installation you choose, your pool can be a breathtaking addition to your landscape. Just frame it with greenery, perimeter lighting, and a raised deck. Get design ideas from firms like Leisure Time Decks for professional results.
Innovative in-ground pool options
An in-ground swimming pool is bound to be a gathering place for family and friends. You can even add an outdoor kitchen or swim-up bar. With the help of a creative landscape designer, your pool addition can easily set the tone for a beautiful backyard.
If you enjoy a natural look, consider surrounding your seating area with locally sourced stones and native plants. Additional elements like LED mood lighting and perhaps a small fountain transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Spectacular swim spas
Even if you don’t have enough space for a traditional pool, you still have some premium options. Contemporary swim spas are portable, compact, and convenient to use. You can get a full swimming or water aerobic workout in a pool the size of a parking space.
The trick is an integrated pump that creates a strong current in the swim spa. This current pushes back as you swim, keeping you in place.
As far as aesthetic value, many swim spas are gorgeous. Have your contractor add a deck and a pergola above, and you’ve created your own aquatic workout space. You can even have a firm like Outdoor Living Spaces enclose your swim spa for year-round access.
Out-of-this-world infinity pools
An infinity pool not only looks beautiful but also promotes a Zen-like serenity in your landscape. The water overflows one or more edges of the pool, creating the illusion of boundless space.
This kind of swimming pool is eco-friendly, too, since its pump recycles the water overflow. An infinity pool is ideal for properties with panoramic views, such as lakeside or oceanfront homes. However, even ordinary homes benefit from an infinity pool. It will provide a refreshing new perspective on your outside environment, no matter where you live.
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