How To Design A Swimming Pool

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1 2013 Top Ten Trends In Swimming Pool & Spa Design

2 Contributors: Members of The Master Pools Guild The Master Pools Guild is an international organization of elite, custom swimming pool builders whose primary goal is to build the most beautiful swimming pools in the world. This publication is a product of their March 2013 collaboration regarding swimming pool design trends they are seeing in their areas. Follow them on

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1 Fire Features Are Hot Classic Designs In Modern Lines 3 3 Outdoor Kitchens Alternative Materials A Must.7 5 Rooms For So Much More Out On A Ledge Focused On Fitness.16 8 Automation There s An App For That Taking Spas To A New Level Plunge Pools The Ultimate Pool Quick Glance Trend List 27

4 Trend 1: Fire Features Are Hot! The no. 1 trend in swimming pool design is adding the element of fire to the pool scape. The reason is two fold: 1- Consumers are seeking high-quality products that enhance their outdoor space and create an enjoyable year- round environment. Exterior fireplaces and fire pits/bowls/elements allow consumers to extend the use of their outdoor space. // Page 1

5 Trend 1: Cont. Fire Features Are Hot! 2-The combination of fire and water elements quickly transforms an ordinary space into something extraordinary! // Page 2

6 Trend 2: Classic Designs In Modern Lines Today s modern pool design is geometric sleek with clean lines. This design can compliment the architectural style of any home and works well with luxury pool designs. // Page 3

7 Trend 2: Classic Designs Cont. As part of this trend, many modern pools incorporate an infinity edge. These pools are often best located on terraced or hillside properties incorporating the pool into the view of a nearby natural body of water, such as a lake or ocean that lies in the background often, just beyond the pool or adjacent on the horizon. // Page 4

8 Trend 2: Classic Designs Cont. Also known as disappearing, vanishing and negative edge pools, these designs make the pool appear to be part of the view. By dropping the pool s back wall to water level the water overflow creates a spectacular view. The overflow is caught in a catch basin below the back of the pool wall and the water is recirculated back into the pool system. // Page 5

9 Trend 3: Outdoor Kitchens Not only has the backyard culinary experience moved beyond the patio but, the trend of the summer kitchen has migrated to areas beyond those traditionally warmer climates. // Page 6

10 Trend 4: Alternative Materials Are A Must! Alternative = Pebble Finishes Alternative materials are high on our swimming pool trends list this year. Consumers are desiring products such as; Pebble finishes, glass tile & stone. Aggregate pebble finishes like Pebble Tec a product comprised of the finest pebbles and seashells imported from around the world creates a beautiful and distinctively different finish for the interior of the pool. // Page 7

11 Trend 4: Alternative = Glass Tile Glass tile, especially in darker colors & shades of deep blue & grey. // Page 8

12 Trend 4: Alternative = Stone Also on the list of popular alternative materials are marble &/or travertine tiles, both of which belong to the limestone family. // Page 9

13 Trend 5: Rooms For So Much More Trend No. 5 = Transforming outdoor (or interior) poolside spaces into exciting living areas. Consumers are working with swimming pool designers to create a total pool scape concept often laid out in multiple phases. While some offer entertainment for family and friends others may include a secluded place to relax. // Page 10

14 Trend 5: Rooms For So Much More Cont. // Page 11

15 Trend 5: Rooms For So Much More Cont. // Page12

16 Trend 6: Getting Out On A Ledge Often referred to as a lounging ledge or a Baja Step, these shallow spaces are great: as a splash area for toddlers launching platforms for the kids floating toys (they can climb on the toys much more easily from the ledge & push off into the pool). for people who aren't swimming to rest their feet in the water while sitting on the edge. // Page 13

17 Trend 6: Getting Out On The Ledge Cont. // Page 14

18 Trend 6: Getting Out On The Ledge // Page 15

19 Trend 7: Focused On Fitness // Page 16

20 Trend 7: Focused On Fitness Cont. Swimming pool designs with fitness in mind! // Page 17

21 Trend 8: Automation There s An App Pool & Spa Temperature Water Features Laminar Jets Lights Colors as well as Dimmers Landscape Lights Pumps Pool Cleaner Security/cameras And much more! // Page 18

22 Trend 8: Automation Cleaners & Covers Automatic covers & in-floor or robotic cleaning systems allow you the freedom to spend More of your time relaxing & enjoying your pool! Covers are customizable in any & every size & shape! // Page 19

23 Trend 9: Taking The Spa To A New Level Spa s have risen to a new level literally, as a popular design trend includes the spa being raised above the pool allowing water to flow from the spa into the pool itself. But customization of concrete (gunite) spas now includes enhanced automation, custom molded seating, jet placement for optimized hydrotherapy benefits all designed to enhance your poolscape and compliment the architectural style of your home. // Page 20

24 Trend 9: The Spa Cont. // Page 21

25 Trend 10: Plunge Pools Plunge pools are shallow pools built for the purpose of lounging, wading & cooling off. Once found only in exclusive resort areas, the plunge pool design has become a trend especially in areas where space is at a premium. // Page 22

26 The Ultimate Pool For 2013 The Cloud Pool Dubbed the Cloud Pool by the designer, this pool received the Master Pools Guild International Award of Excellence. We believe it is the Ultimate Pool as it includes so many of this years design trends. // Page 23

27 So Many Trends: Cloud Pool We ve Got It All 1. Fire feature = gas assisted fireplace 2. Modern lines 3. Outdoor Kitchen = gourmet, includes 2 grills, fridge, icemaker & pizza oven 4. Alternative Materials 5. Additional Areas = cabana area designed to match home s architectural style + in pool swim up bar seating 6. Ledge = see plunge pool below 7. Fitness = plenty of room for swimming 8. Automation = all pool & spa controls automated as well as an automatic pool cover that deploys each night. 9. Spa = Custom spa with contoured seats 10. Plunge Pool = This pool has a wet deck = 6 flat area for sitting & cooling off &/or enjoying drinks from the bar. // Page 24

28 Take It To The Limit: View From The House This is the view of the Cloud Pool from the home. The owners wanted to create the ultimate retreat for their family. Awaking to this view certainly invites you outdoors to lead an active, healthy and happy lifestyle! // Page 25

29 Stay Inspired! Dreaming & Keeping Our Head In The Clouds We hope you have enjoyed this look at the swimming pool design trends for For over 50 years we have had the privilege to build some of the world s most beautiful pools. We are thrilled you have chosen to join us on our journey as we continue to dream and create the world s most incredible poolscapes. We encourage you to visit the resource library on our website for more information and guides to help you plan your ULTIMATE poolscape. // Page 26 Master Pools Guild, Building Dreams, One Yard At A Time

30 Quick Glance Trend List: // Page 27