Cool Features to Add to a Pool Design
While a swimming pool's primary purpose is to provide hours of fun and enjoyment, it does not have to be a boring rectangular water body lacking any personality.
A swimming pool is among the most exciting features of a backyard. It elevates the home's overall aesthetics and value. While a swimming pool's primary purpose is to provide hours of fun and enjoyment, it does not have to be a boring rectangular water body lacking any personality. One can make a backyard swimming pool unique, tranquil, and visually appealing by adding a few stunning swimming pool features.
Adding the extra features will make the pool a unique and ideal spot for entertainment and lounging. Here are a few popular options that will help level up the swimming pool's beauty and fun:
Tanning ledges
Also known as sun shelves and Baja benches, tanning ledges offer comfort and convenience and allow stylish lounging. The separate shallow area can also double up as a kids' pool, letting you bask in the sun without bothering about finding the lounge chair.
Fountains
Depending on the pool design, one or more fountains, whether attached or detached from the swimming pool, will give it a more modern, dramatic, or classic look. Bubbler fountains are the most popular among homeowners as they are beautiful and easy on one's budget. A tanning ledge is usually the best spot to install a bubbling water fountain.
Waterfalls
Waterfalls can add a natural look and character to the pool area. This feature is available in various shapes and sizes, ranging from small cascades to waterfalls with a significant height difference. Waterfalls with custom rock walls will transform the pool into a natural water body.
Deck jets
Playful jets and bubblers convert the pool into a relaxing spot, giving it a touch of elegance. Pool professionals can install them in a set of two or more with adjustable heights into the concrete deck or mount them on the pool walls. The tube-shaped water streams falling gently on the pool surface make the perfect auditory and visual enhancements to the backyard pool. Kids, too, will love to play in the streaming water.
Water bowls
Water bowls or water pots are a recent design trend. These can be round or square and available in various colors and finishes complementing the pool's aesthetic. Fire bowls are another excellent option to accent the backyard pool. They make the pool more enjoyable after the sun goes down and help create a warm, cozy environment during the colder months.
Fire pit
A poolside firepit can create a serene environment and brighten the pool area at night. Set the mood with a fire pit and socialize or warm up after a night swim. Fire pits can be simple or elaborate based on personal preference or budget.
Statues
Statues of animals, objects, or figurines add personality to a pool design. Statues can vary in style and size, and the pool designer can plumb them to allow a water stream to flow into the pool.
Other valuable pool features may include:
LED lights
Rain curtains
Spillover spa
Sheer descent
Grotto
Integrated rock slides
Choose the best pool design
Whether building a new pool or revamping an existing one, add some exciting pool features to create your oasis. A pool designer will consider your needs, budget, and comfort to suggest the best features for your pool area.
Saturn Pool Company is a family-owned, Phoenix-based pool builder specializing in the design and build of custom in-ground pools and hot tubs for northwest Phoenix Metro homeowners. Our services include upgrades like diving board installation, water features, lighting, slides, and smart controls. We create backyard living spaces featuring outdoor kitchens, fire pits, TVs, speakers, lawns, gazebos, and more. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and our highest priority is customer satisfaction.
