Poolside Outdoor Kitchen Layouts: Where to Put It So Nobody Misses the Party
A poolside outdoor kitchen sounds simple. Put a grill near the water, done. Then you host your first real party and realize the chef is facing a fence with their back to every person they invited. Layout is the whole game. Below are the five placement rules that decide whether your poolside outdoor kitchen becomes […]
10 Swimming Pool Water Feature Ideas (Besides Rock Waterfalls)
Rock waterfalls and grottos are beautiful, but they’re not right for every backyard. If you want something sleeker, more contemporary, or just different, you have a lot of options. These 10 swimming pool water features range from affordable deck jets to high-end rain curtains, and each one adds movement, sound, and visual interest in a […]
10 Rectangle Pool Design Ideas to Upgrade Your Backyard
A rectangle pool doesn’t have to look basic. These ideas show how to add features that improve both design and usability.
Swimming Pool Entry Steps: Designing for Extra Fun, Utility and Beauty
—Surprising ways this essential feature can enhance your gunite pool & spa—with photos When homeowners plan a new gunite swimming pool, they usually don’t think of its entry steps as a “fun feature” or decorative element. Instead, they usually view steps as a necessary utility—a feature that facilitates moving in and out of the water. […]
Feng Shui Design for Your Inground Pool—with Photos
—From swimming pool shape to water filtration, tips for harmony and positive energy Are you planning a swimming pool and want to incorporate feng shui design principles into its design?
Why Luxury Swimming Pools Take Longer to Build
—Lavish inground designs equal complex, often-extended construction Are you planning a luxury swimming pool and can hardly wait until your first dip into the cool water? Upscale inground pool projects can and do finish as scheduled. You may experience on-time construction with only minor bumps along the road to your aquatic masterpiece. However, if you’re […]
7 Popular Swimming Pool Features for 2022—with Photos
—Decorative and functional options trending on new gunite pools & spas Most of the design trends you see today in contemporary swimming pools have developed over the last several years, steadily gaining momentum among pool contractors and their customers.
Rock Waterfall Pool Slides: Design Guide + Photos
How rock waterfall pool slides are built, your design options, and what to know before adding one to your pool. If you’re designing a lagoon-style or resort-style pool, a rock waterfall slide is one of the biggest “wow-factor” upgrades you can add. But it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Costs, construction methods, design tradeoffs, […]
5 Ways a Gunite Pool Can Transform Your Property—and Your Life!
—Imagine the benefits a custom inground design can bring Many products claim to change your life, very few even come close. Swimming pools and spas are among those that actually often do.
Swimming Pool Remodels: 3 Deluxe Additions You May Not Know Are Possible
—Sophisticated ways to add beauty and functionality to big-ticket renovations