As you begin the process of designing your perfect fiberglass pool, you probably already have a few concepts in mind. Fiberglass pools are often preferred for their design flexibility, making it so landscaping professionals can turn pool dreams into reality. Here are four fun design concepts for fiberglass pools in Babylon and Sag Harbor, NY.
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Decide on the Pool’s Primary Function
First, know how you will primarily use the pool. You might imagine yourself experiencing the ultimate relaxation of gently floating in the pool and absorbing the sun. Maybe you see yourself entertaining friends throughout the summer. You may want to get some laps in to stay fit. You may want a pool that creates the perfect summer experience for your kids. Whatever the pool’s primary function, choose amenities accordingly to result in maximum enjoyment.
Backyard Rainforest
Imagine a lagoon-style pool set in a tropical jungle with its serene atmosphere aided by a lush variety of plants. A small artificial creek creates a stunning waterfall, which can splash directly into your fiberglass pool. Include a grotto underneath the waterfall for kids and adults alike to swim underneath and enjoy playful adventures. Space becomes a stunning sonic and visual feast, tied together by a natural stone pool deck that enhances that wild feel of nature.
Roman Baths
Transport your pool area back to a time when entire cities were built around springs so that the city’s populace could enjoy the springs’ health qualities. Transform your backyard into a place built with stone to re-create the feeling of an ancient world. The sense of awe you get from a Roman-style design will be sure to make your backyard parties and events memorable for all. Masonry walls surrounding the outer edge of the pool complete with Roman fountains; a travertine-inspired patio; formal plantings; and tile accents could create a sophisticated setting that will delight even when the pool isn’t in use.
Mini-Golf
With a slice of classic fun right in your backyard, your pool could be wrapped by a personal putt course so that even those who don’t want to swim at the moment will still have some good fun because of your landscape design. Kids and adults can play for hours on these courses and make some great memories. After visiting your backyard, why would anyone want to go to the boardwalk? You could even integrate a waterfall and other landscape features into the mini-golf course.
Castle-Inspired
One of the best adventures your kids can ever have is pretending that they’re living in a castle back in medieval times. A large raised bed masonry planter filled with sand could be the ideal solution for little ones, and it could grow with the family. The masonry walls evoke the ramparts of a tall castle wall. A drawbridge could be the only entrance (those that control the drawbridge control the castle). This fun feature can then be repurposed as an edible garden or a pollinator garden—perhaps the kids’ first garden.
For your landscape to be truly dream-worthy, with the fiberglass pool as the focal point, you will want a comprehensive landscape design, one that factors in not just the pool but the surrounding area and how you can best enjoy the entire backyard even when you are not swimming.
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