—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.

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

—Surprising ways this essential feature can enhance your gunite pool & spa—with photos

When homeowners plan a new gunite swimming pool, they usually don’t think of its entry steps as a “fun feature” or decorative element.

Topics: swimming pool photos, pool construction, swimming pool plans, Beach entry pool, pool photos, custom pool design, custom pool ideas, tanning ledges

—Budget-friendly options for a more attractive concrete design

Are you planning a gunite swimming pool and want beauty and functionality—without busting your project budget?

The good news is that an affordable gunite pool can have style and personality too.

Topics: cascade water features, Design / Features, swimming pool photos, LED, Swimming pool costs, custom pool design, custom pool ideas, gunite spa, swimming pool waterfalls, lighting, tanning ledges, pool mosaics, pool fountains

—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.

Topics: custom spas, Design / Features, swimming pool photos, swimming pool plans, LED, infinity swimming pool, negative-edge pool, Buyer Tips, custom pool ideas, swimming pool waterfalls, lighting, tanning ledges

How rock waterfall pool slides are built, your design options, and what to know before adding one to your pool.

If you're designing a lagoon-style or resort-style pool, a rock waterfall slide is one of the biggest “wow-factor” upgrades you can add.

But it’s also one of the most misunderstood.

Costs, construction methods, design tradeoffs, and safety considerations all vary more than most homeowners expect.

This guide breaks down exactly how rock waterfall slides are built, what options matter most, and what to think through before adding one to your pool.

Topics: Backyard Additions, pool layout, Design / Features, swimming pool photos, swimming pool plans, swimming pool waterfalls, pool deck, lagoon pools

A rectangle pool doesn’t have to look basic. These ideas show how to add features that improve both design and usability.

Topics: pool layout, Design / Features, swimming pool photos, swimming pool plans, LED, infinity swimming pool, Buyer Tips, custom pool ideas, gunite spa, vanishing-edge pool, lighting, tanning ledges