Swimming pools have always been a luxury, but several trends are making hot summer days in your pool even more enjoyable. Many of the improvements are aesthetic, but even aesthetic upgrades can make a swimming pool safer to use. Here are some of them.
Zoned Swimming Pools
A swimming pool where everyone simply jumps in and swims is lovely, but now you can plan for pools that are multi-use. This means one part of the pool is zoned for a spa. One area can be designed for kids while another includes a swim-up bar where you and your guests can enjoy Mai Tais or tapas. There can even be a shallow ledge for sunbathing.
Pools That Are Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
Like many other home systems, swimming pools are becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly. This includes technologies such as solar heating and pumps and filters that are more energy efficient than they were in the past. Swimming pool owners will also be able to control aspects of their pool such as its lights and water temperature from their devices. Technology can also reduce the amount of water the pool uses thanks to solar covers, sensors that prevent the pool from being overfilled, and pumps that only run when they’re needed.
Pools That Are Small But Luxurious
Just because you have a small backyard doesn’t mean you can’t have a swimming pool. One thing that’s trending is a small pool that still has the luxuries of an Olympic-sized pool. These include spillover spas with jets, benches that wrap around the pool, and a sun deck.
Natural Materials
The shells of most pools are made of man-made materials such as fiberglass and vinyl, with the coping and decking made of concrete. The trend now is to replace uninspiring concrete with natural materials such as travertine and other types of real stone. These stones blend wonderfully with another trend, which is swimming pools designed with more neutral tones.
Swimming Pool Minimalism
At the same time that there’s a trend toward a multi-purpose pool, there’s also a trend toward minimalism. This means swimming pools with clean lines and pool furniture that serve more than one purpose. One example is a bench that not only provides seating but also opens up for storage. High-end materials go along with this minimalism. The bench can be made of teak, and the deck can be made of natural stone or imported tile.
Beautiful Lighting
Lighting is one of those pool trends that combine beauty with safety. The trends in lighting include installing LED lights and lights placed to illuminate walkways, steps, and planters. Other lights highlight water features such as waterfalls, fountains, and scuppers. If you live in Palm Beach, FL or a surrounding area and need pool upgrades, make your first call to PB Pool Doc.