According to the National Pool and Spa Institute, more than eight million homes have a pool or spa. That is quite a large number of pools, but how many people are truly satisfied with the way their pool or backyard looks. There are several things you can do to upgrade your pool to ensure your satisfaction in the long-run, from the simple to the very elaborate.
* Landscaping
Landscaping is probably the easiest way to change the look of your pool. Frame your pool with a row of lush bushes or build a planter along one side to create depth. Trends some local homeowners have incorporated are pocket planters alongside the curves of your pool.
* Fountains and Water Features
Another way to modify the look of your pool is with a fountain or water feature. New visual effects, such as laminar deck jets which arch a perfect cylinder stream of water through the air, and “Baja bubblers” create a unique spectacle in an existing pool.
* Specialty Finishes
If you want to move away from the traditional white plaster finish, today there are several different options you can chose from. To simply change the color of the pool you can use 3M Colorquartz. This offers a subtle array of colors ranging from ocean blue to a tranquil green. Another option is to use pebble plaster. This finish dramatically changes both the look and the feel of the pool surface and resembles a sandy beach.
* Rock Features
If you desire more of a lagoon-like pool, another way to upgrade your pool is to add rock features. You can add large boulders that nestle your pool, making it an escape from the ordinary. You can also use rocks to make your traditional spa spillway look like a waterfall.
Don’t feel like you are chained down to the average pool design. If you would like to take the next step in making your backyard extraordinary, California Pools and Spas can help you upgrade.
To team up with one of their designers and make your pool design the pool of your dreams call 661-702-8500 or visit our website at www.californiapools.com.