Top 5 Design Features for a Sleek & Modern Pool Design
Gazing out upon your backyard oasis shouldn’t leave you with a regretful, heavy heart. If you have a sinking sensation when looking out at your backyard pool – or if you’re considering building a brand new pool on your property – then these are the 5 features you should be considering to create an on-trend and stylish everlasting poolscape.
Go Geometric or Go Home
Crisp, clean lines are everything when it comes to building a long-lasting pool.
Yes, there will always be a place for free-flowing loopy natural lagoon-inspired designs. But rectangular designs or designs built from angular shapes will always be on trend. Maximize your budget and opt for a sleek, modern pool design that incorporates hard corners and slick, undeniable shapes.
Get the Right Pool Features
Pool shape is one thing, but what may be even more important are its features.
Gone are the days when a standard metal ladder was all you needed to get into a pool. Today there are a variety of fantastic features you can incorporate into your pool (all without breaking the bank, mind you) to enhance its usability and visual appeal. Here are some of our favorites:
- Sheer descents
- Raised spas
- Deck jets
- Tanning ledges
- Sunken loungers and bar seating
Quickly Change Your Pool Atmosphere
Forget swapping out expensive plants and surroundings to change the atmosphere around your pool. With colored LED lighting, you are in complete control over the mood of your entire backyard.
Here’s another bonus: LED lights, while a bit more expensive than conventional lights, last up to 10 times longer than your standard incandescent light bulbs. So not only are you boosting the outdoor atmosphere, but you’re also saving a ton of cash in the long run.
On-Trend Decking Materials
Decking and patio materials aren’t updated nearly as often as poolscape technology. But if you have tired old cracked concrete surrounding your pool, then you already know it’s time for an upgrade.
There are so many options available today, though what it will boil down to is the atmosphere you want to create as well as your budget. Pavers are an economical option, but a longer term investment may be worth it. Consider other decking materials like:
- Travertine
- Slate
- Kool decking
Outdoor Furniture & Surrounding Lighting
Once the foundation has been set, it’s important to play up the final element to your backyard: the outdoor furniture and lighting.
The outdoor furniture has one purpose: to be inviting enough to coax people away from whatever they’re doing to lay on it. The lighting has a similar purpose, though it can also be used for safety and to highlight key aspects of the backyard.
When choosing both, don’t forget to take a gander around your backyard and think about:
- Shape
- Materials
- Color
As much as you may love wicker, for example, that material just may not work in your ultra modern backyard. Wrought iron may be a better choice, and when it comes to the pattern of fabrics available you can choose exactly what speaks to you.
