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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—A photo-packed guide to this attractive, functional aquatic amenity
What is a swimming pool sun shelf—also called a tanning ledge or Baja bench? While this feature is simple in concept, it delivers big benefits.
Fundamentally, a sun shelf is a shallow platform or ledge inside the pool perimeter upon which one or more chaise lounges can be placed or upon which you can directly lie submerged in 6 to 9 inches of water.
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pool mosaics
—Considerations for choosing and placing waterproof TVs in poolside settings
Guest Expert: Posh UK
Setting up an outdoor TV by your swimming pool offers a smart way to enhance your outdoor space, blending indoor comfort with the beauty of the outdoors.
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outdoor kitchen,
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Backyard Entertaining,
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—Questions to determine purposes for your pool to ensure a result that achieves your goals
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infinity swimming pool,
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gunite spa,
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swimming pool waterfalls,
lighting,
tanning ledges,
Backyard Entertaining,
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Owner/Lifestyle,
Heating,
swimming pool accessories,
decking
—7 kid-friendly features to consider for your new gunite pool or remodel
Kids and swimming pools go together like summer and sunshine.
Today’s inground gunite designs amp up the fun level with a variety of features that children love—and grown-ups appreciate.
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children
—How executing your entire backyard makeover as a single endeavor delivers greater value
If you are planning a new swimming pool along with other outdoor-living amenities, consider a strategy that optimizes style unity, smoother construction with better costs, and overall project cohesion—as well as some additional benefits.
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LED,
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Pool Financing,
Construction,
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pool deck,
swimming pool construction problems,
pool builder,
Landscaping,
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