Pool Designs

Pool designs can vary in scope, offering a wide variety of styles and combinations of materials for an eye-catching effect. From a minimal but stylish pool design, to something luxurious and extravagant, the pool shape and overall look can pull together a truly distinct addition to your home. Water features and landscaping can further enhance your design, and there are a wide variety of popular options available.

The pool shape for all pools can help start the pool design process, and these an vary from geometric to asymmetric designs. Popular pool shapes include kidney, round, and angular styles. An infinity edge swimming pool creates a dramatic ‘drop’ effect, and is ideal for larger homes looking to create a very luxurious look. A simple, angular design is most suitable for medium and small-sized homes.

The pool color plays a significant role in pool design, and this can be enhanced with blue, turquoise, and grey hints and tones. Lighter colors will imitate ocean and beach fronts, while darker colors can be used for added drama and unique effects. A darker pool color can also help attract sunlight, warming the pool naturally.

Landscaping around the pool is an important part of the pool design process. In these cases, you can create a striking combination of stones, rocks, cascading waterfalls, concrete sculptures, and exotic plants for a unique effect. Water features may also include trickling water fountains and specialized lighting. Lighting can be used for a dramatic effect when it includes high voltage spot lights, colored lights, or rotating lights. These are all components that may be discussed with your pool designer, and can help create a truly distinct and sophisticated style.

A fence or barrier may be required around your pool, depending on your location and local requirements. A variety of fence materials are available that can help enhance, not ruin, the overall look and appearance of your pool. Some pool designs can even be installed to cover any fences with effective landscaping and lighting techniques.

Whether you are building an inground or above ground pool, finding the right look and creating the right impression will involve some research and review. Pool catalogs available through product manufacturers and pool designers are readily available. These will feature some creative ideas and options to make your pool investment unique and attractive. Once the pool is installed, you can create anything from a natural, picture-perfect setting for an outdoor pool, or an indoor, contemporary and stylish feature for your home.