Pool Shade Ideas: 5 Features for a Cooler Backyard Pool

Posted by Pool Buyer Tips on Aug 7, 2015 4:27:00 PM

You spent good money on a beautiful pool. Then July hits, the deck heats up, the kids burn, and the chairs sit empty by 1 p.m. Pool shade fixes that. Below are five proven ways to add cover so you actually use the backyard you paid for, even on the hottest afternoons.

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Topics: Backyard Additions, Design / Features, healthy lifestyle, pool remodeling, Construction, Buyer Tips, Backyard Entertaining

Swimming Pool Fire Features: 15 Hot Examples in Photos

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Jul 20, 2015 9:00:00 AM

Fire features are one of the most dramatic upgrades you can add to a backyard pool. Whether you want a fire bowl on a raised wall, a decorative fire pit built into the pool structure, or something more custom, this guide covers how each option works, what to expect from the process, and photos to help you visualize what's possible.

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Topics: Design / Features

Beach Entry Swimming Pools UPDATE 2

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Jul 8, 2015 1:00:00 PM

Part 2 of 2: Is a beach entry right for your pool?

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Topics: Design / Features, Construction, Buyer Tips

Beach Entry Swimming Pool Designs: In-Depth Guide to Benefits, Costs, Photos

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Jul 8, 2015 1:00:00 PM

—From style options to functionality considerations, is this popular feature right for you?

beach entry pool in tropical setting

Updated August 2, 2020

Interest in beach entry swimming pools continues to grow among pool buyers, so let’s look at the great reasons why—and examine if this design feature makes sense for your new concrete (gunite/shotcrete) pool.

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Topics: Design / Features, Construction, Buyer Tips, Health & Safety

3 Backyard Features To Add With Your New Swimming Pool

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Dec 25, 2013 8:53:00 PM

—Include hardscape, an island grill, and an outdoor kitchen when building an aquatic retreat

When putting in a new pool, don’t miss out on the opportunity it affords to improve your entire backyard.

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Topics: Backyard Additions, outdoor kitchens, Design / Features, Buyer Tips

Infinity Swimming Pools: Creating backyard drama

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Aug 16, 2012 1:00:00 AM

—Vanishing-edge aquatic designs deliver the “wow” factor 

No longer limited to high-end hotels and exclusive properties, an infinity swimming pool has become an option available to private homeowners who desire an extra level of “wow factor” in their backyards.

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Topics: Design / Features, Spas, Construction

Swimming Pool Lighting: Color-changing LEDs Outshine Other Pool Lights

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Apr 10, 2012 2:45:05 PM

—Energy-efficient illumination delivers vivid backyard displays 

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Topics: Design / Features, Equipment/Technology

  

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