Great pools are truly an asset to a home. They can extend the entertaining space of the home while promoting exercise and fun. When you’re looking to upgrade your pool space or to install a well designed pool that will make your home the place to be, you will want to keep in mind these three design essentials. With these in mind, you’ll not only have a beautiful pool, but also a high quality pool that will last for many years to come.

Use the Space Efficiently

No matter the size of your lot, its slope or its landscaping, it will be in your best interest to maximize the space. Any experienced pool builders will be able to help you design a pool area that works with your space efficiently. For instance, smaller spaces can benefit from being placed close to the boundary to make use of the existing fence. And families with children would do well to locate the pool within sight of high traffic areas in the home so that someone will be able to keep an eye on young ones. You want the pool design to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Design Continuity

There are lots of ways to maintain a continuity of design. Try to keep the shape of your pool in line with the architecture of your home. More modern recti-linear built houses pair best with rectangular pools with right angles and straight lines. Classically designed or period homes look better with radial corners and Roman ended shapes. Design continuity allows your home to flow more seamlessly into the pool area and to tie them together. Another way to integrate your home and pool design is to extend the same decor of the home outdoors. Poolside chairs, cushions and other design elements should mimic those that you have indoors.

Balance the Finishes

Surface finishes should be balanced. If your design has a lot of stone, it’s a good idea to incorporate some soft touches like bushes and flower planters to break up the rigidity and hardness of the space. More modern designs suggest more of a minimalist design and limiting product choices to just a few. Although light colored pavers and tiling really do brighten up the pool space, keep in mind that it does show signs of wear and weathering easily. Choosing light colors that have variegation or a mottled look can help combat premature signs of wear and tear. Many pool owners opt for a light colored pool interior and dark exterior finishes.

Although these design essentials can help you get the pool of your dreams, they’re not written in stone. They are as fluid as your pool. It’s your design and you want to be comfortable in your pool space and happy with your design choices. If you’re planning on doing a lot of entertaining, then you want to make sure that pool access is simplified and if children are ever to be involved, there definitely needs to be safety measures in place to ensure everyone’s safety. It’s your pool, so go with what moves you, and don’t be afraid to consult with your builder.