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Pebble Plaster for Swimming Pool Interior Finishes: Pros & Cons

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Feb 11, 2023 9:03:12 PM

—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

Modern Kidney-Shaped Pools: 7 Design Ideas for Fresh Style

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Jan 14, 2023 8:50:03 PM

—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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Topics: Design / Features, Construction, custom pool design, Buyer Tips

10 Beautiful Features for Your Gunite Swimming Pool in Pictures

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Dec 10, 2022 9:03:43 PM

—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

Gunite Spa Shapes: Picking the Right One for Your Pool Design

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Nov 12, 2022 8:50:14 PM

—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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Topics: custom spas, Design / Features, pool buyer tips, custom hot tub, inground spa, Gunite pool construction, Spas, Buyer Tips, custom pool ideas, gunite spa

7 Swimming Pool Design Mistakes to Avoid When Planning

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Oct 8, 2022 8:56:08 PM

—Choices you don’t want to regret; options you don’t want to miss

If you’ve never purchased or owned an inground swimming pool before, it’s easy to make design mistakes that may prevent you from getting what best suits your family’s needs and lifestyle.

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Topics: pool plaster, plaster, Design / Features, LED, Construction, pool decking, Buyer Tips, gunite spa, backyard design, Backyard Entertaining, Health & Lifestyle, rock waterfalls

Pool Scupper / Spout Water Features with Stunning Examples

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Sep 10, 2022 8:43:23 PM

—Feature walls create distinctive good looks and oasis-like atmosphere

With their striking appearance, swimming pool scuppers (and their related spout variation) are compelling water features for high-end residential projects.

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Topics: cascade water features, Design / Features, swimming pool photos, LED, custom pool design, Buyer Tips, custom pool ideas, Landscaping

In-Pool Tables, Stools, Benches: Design Options for “Swim-up Dining”

Posted by Blue Haven Pools & Spas on Aug 13, 2022 8:44:10 PM

—Add extra style, fun, and function to your swimming pool or major remodel

With a swim-up dining table and seating in your swimming pool, even the most ordinary activity can become special.

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Topics: pool layout, Remodeling, Design / Features, Gunite pool construction, Construction, custom pool design, custom pool ideas, Backyard Entertaining

   

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