Where to find inspiration when designing your swimming pool
Where to find inspiration when designing your swimming pool
You're going to take the plunge and install a swimming pool in your backyard this year. Hooray! You've set your budget and you're ready to go, right? It might not be as easy as you thought. There are myriad designs available when putting together a pool project for yourself and your family. It is a long term commitment so take your time and put plenty of thought into your project.
Finding a pool design includes not only the shape, length and width of the pool, but the colors of the deck and pool liner. Your swimming pool will become the focal point of your backyard so take some time to think about how it will look in the scheme of your landscape. A swimming pool will certainly enhance your outdoor living area.
Ready to begin the process? Here are some ideas to consider:
Browse interior design, travel and architectural magazines for inspiration. Go online and look at hotel websites for their swimming pool designs. Check out internet sites and galleries from pool builders to see the types of projects they've completed.
Remember when you're looking at pool designs take note of the style and design of deck tiles surrounding the pool. Keep in mind though, that different colors and designs will dramatically alter the look and feel of your swimming pool.
When watching a favorite television show or movie, see if there are any pools that catch your eye.
Pop into real estate open houses and look at the swimming pools and outdoor living areas for inspiration.
Check out the galleries of pool designs from local builders.
Decide how large you want your swimming pool to be and make certain it will fit into the size of your backyard without overwhelming it.
What kind of enhancements will you want in your swimming pool? A waterfall or a hot tub? Tanning ledges or a shallow or deep end?
Let your imagination run wild in the planning stages but remember you might have to scale it back to fit into your budget for the pool project. Have your budget in hand when you go to meet with your swimming pool contractor.
Once the design phase is over and the project is complete, you will have a backyard oasis that you and your family can enjoy for years to come.