Lighting
At its most basic, lighting is necessary to make your pool area safe when the sun goes down. But why stick to just basic? A well-designed lighting plan is more than illuminating — it’s inspired! Your local builder can help you choose the right lighting styles and colors to create a mood and showcase your…
In-Water Bench and Table
Built-in underwater benches and chairs offer a cool, relaxing spot to sit a while, and can be outfitted with hydrotherapy jets for added enjoyment. Pair with an in-water table, and you’ve got and ideal place for reading, snacking and playing games — just be sure to build a table that is umbrella-compatible so you can…
Custom Entry
If you’re looking for more oomph than standard steps and ladders can offer, you have a lot of options. Steps can be built into a corner, or can span a much larger area, creating a multi-tiered oasis for sitting and splashing. Another choice to consider is the beach entry — a gentle, sloping walk-in entry…
Built-Ins
If you’re building a vinyl or gunite inground pool, talk to your local builder about adding custom built-ins to your pool design. The flexibility of gunite pools gives you the most options for customization and creativity, so be sure to talk with your builder about your ideas early in the pool-planning process.