Swimming Pool Design
The first step in designing your pool is to determine the shape and style. You will want have a general idea of what the pool is to look like when the pool is finished.
Geometric? Freeform? Lagoon? Formal? Here are a few examples:
Freeform Designs
Geometric Designs
The shape of the pool should also fit in with your landscape theme.Use geometric forms for lawns, borders, planter wall, and patios when the pool is geometrically shaped. Use freeform accessories when the pool is freeform.
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Geometric.. Freeform..
Size
Do you need a large pool because you have a large family? Are you an empty nester and just want a small pool? Location What are the major and minor focal points in you yard? Do you want your pool or water feature to be the major focal point? Can a minor focal point be seen from your front door when you walk into the house? What are the views from your back yard? Do you wantto be able to see any of the views from your pool? Will you want a water feature? What do you want the design to look like? The answers to these questions will help your swimming pool sales person to design a pool justthe way you have envisioned it to be. He will alsointegrate the pool design into your backyard landscaping. Features What features do you want for safety? This should be the most impotant consideration of all. Do you havesmall children or grand children who will be using the pool? Do you have a family member or friends with physical disabilities who would need a hand rail? Are there other features that need to be designed into your swimming pool? The second feature that most people are looking for are features that make the pool easy to maintain.Do you want water that is as cheminal free as possible?What are the best cleaning systems available? Will you be using your swimming pool for exercise,diving, swimming laps, or sports, water polo, volleyball...? Will you be using your pool for entertaining and relaxing? Do you want a spa built in as part of thepool?
Before you build your pool, do some planning that includes the landscape, the lot, your lifestyle, and your plans for the future. This will help you create a plan that will progress through the years. It's a good idea to hire a professional designer if only for a few hours to give you some ideas on your plan.
You will have your swimming pool for many years.It will add beauty to your home and landscape environment. You have many things to considerbefore you start the design process.
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