Swimming Pool Water Features
April 18th, 2019 | By: Mitchell Knapp | Pool & Spa Design
With the spring season blooming around us, we can’t help but get excited for swimming pools on the horizon. Warm weather means summer is on it’s way. In just over a month, Memorial Day kicks off the pool opening season for the east coast. Homeowners are eager to enjoy their backyard and spend more time outdoors. From property clean ups, renovations, new projects and additions, this is the time of year to start executing plans and projects. When it comes to swimming pools, there are swimming pool water features that help to enhance and make the most of your backyard space. For homeowners with existing pools, or homeowners looking to invest in a new pool, there are many water features around swimming pools to choose from.
Choosing Swimming Pool Water Features
When working with clients, it is important for us to understand their overall goal for designing their backyard space. The purpose of the space and what they hope to accomplish. Whether it is a kid friendly backyard, a place for entertainment. An outdoor private oasis filled with gardens, or modern Garden Rooms. The ideas truly are endless when it comes to what to create in a blank space. It helps to start mapping out the needs and focus of the swimming pool space. Modern pool waterfall designs are popular to add a catching eye-piece to the backyard. Pool fountains and waterfalls also add a nice tranquil running water noise throughout the property.
For homeowners with existing pools, swimming pool water features are always an additional option. Used to enhance or change the backyard space, adding a new feature can easily change the overall concept. Adding a patio to a backyard opens up a new room, allowing for relaxation, entertainment and dining. To make a pool more kid friendly, the addition of a diving rock, slide or sundeck allows for activity and play space.
Designing Swimming Pool Water Feature Elements
Adding additional fire or water pieces to the pool, is a way to add both design and functionality. Poolside fire pits and fireplaces add an element of warmth for the evening hours and cooler months. The contrast of fire against water is an eye-catching element for a backyard. Swimming pool water fountains add another layer of aesthetic appeal. Custom made with boulders to look natural, the running water is a calming backdrop to blend pool and landscape. If a waterfall does not work with your design, a led pool fountain adds running water and illumination into the night pool scene.
Whatever it is that you are looking to change with your pool, we can help. Adding a new swimming pool water feature, changing the layout of your outdoor rooms. Adding an outdoor fireplace or fire pit poolside, outdoor kitchens. Today, there are so many ways to enhance your property and make the most of your outdoor space. Feel free to browse our portfolio for ideas and inspiration for your next project. Summer is right around the corner, contact us today to make sure your backyard is ready to be enjoyed this season.
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