From tanning ledges to swim-up bars, adding style and shade to your pool & spa
Swimming pools and patio umbrellas make great backyard companions.
When you see one, you often find the other. After all, when the temperature soars, having a spot for retreating from the beating sun makes outdoor living more comfortable.
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—Style tactics to enhance an organic aesthetic
Incorporating stone into a swimming pool is a favorite design technique used in backyards across America.
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—From round to custom organic, evaluating options for spa shape (illustrated with photos)
As with a new gunite swimming pool, you have a wide array of choices for the shape, style, and configuration of the custom spa that will accompany it.
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—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?
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—From sleek laminars to reverse infinity edges, see the range of modern “liquid décor” options
Swimming pool water features are among the top ideas for adding beauty, dimension, movement, and a sense of tranquility to any backyard space.
Among the range of water features are rock waterfalls and grottos—popular choices for rustic and tropical pools and decks and coping with flagstone.
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—15 tips to overcome space limitations for building an inground pool
What are some ideas for building a concrete swimming pool in my small or narrow backyard? Is it even possible?
It’s a common question among homeowners with small property lots who want a private aquatic retreat. The good news is that in many cases, the answer is “yes,” and a variety of solutions are available.
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—Learn about and view examples of this exciting gunite pool feature
Rim flow spas—also called mirror spas, full-perimeter spas, and 360-degree overflow spas—represent a dramatic style of elevated custom spa with specially configured exposed tile- or stone-covered walls that allow the water inside to sleekly run over the spa’s entire perimeter into the swimming pool below.
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