—Redirecting a fabulous flow where you can see and hear it
A reverse infinity swimming pool boasts a “vanishing” edge that faces the home and patio area so you can see the decorative wall with overflowing water and catch basin—versus being hidden from view on the pool’s far side where it appears to merge into the horizon.
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hardscape,
pool layout,
Design / Features,
pool buyer tips,
LED,
zero entry pool,
zero-edge pool,
custom pool design,
Buyer Tips,
vanishing-edge pool,
backyard design,
lighting
—LED technology paints vibrant aquatic scenery after dark
When it comes to swimming pool lighting, LED technology has forever changed the way we illuminate the dark.
How much difference has LED pool lighting made? And what does it mean for your pool’s aesthetic possibilities?
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Topics:
Design / Features,
energy-efficiency,
LED,
Equipment/Technology,
custom pool design,
Buyer Tips,
lighting
Command your backyard retreat from PC, tablet, smartphone, or with voice commands
A quality swimming pool control automation system will streamline daily operation and maintenance, enhance energy savings, and make an aquatic retreat easier to enjoy—sometimes in ways you may not have imagined!
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Topics:
Remodeling,
Design / Features,
remote controls,
Equipment/Technology,
Buyer Tips,
custom pool ideas,
Maintenance
—Is the value of this high-end construction material worth the price?
Pebble swimming pool finishes and the superb benefits that they offer have forever changed the material options available for your project’s interior surface.
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Topics:
pool plaster,
color quartz finish,
Remodeling,
Design / Features,
Gunite pool construction,
Construction,
Buyer Tips,
marcite
—Giving contemporary personality to the classic bean-shape
Yes, the kidney-shaped pool remains alive and well in 2023—boasting a current design that holds its own against today’s curvy pool shapes.
In many ways, the kidney is the godfather of all pool shapes.
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Design / Features,
Construction,
custom pool design,
Buyer Tips
—Aquatic eye candy for inground pools & spas
Make your gunite swimming pool an exceptional backyard attraction with strategically chosen design features.
The decorative features we cover here are among those commonly used to elevate a pool’s visual appeal. Some provide fun and functionality as well.
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Topics:
Design / Features,
pool buyer tips,
LED,
Spas,
pool plans,
custom pool design,
Buyer Tips,
custom pool ideas,
backyard design,
lighting,
tropical pools,
pool fountains