1 Look in books and magazines about residential swimming pools or pool construction as well as architecture, interior design and travel. Also look for books and magazines on hotels and resorts throughout the world and on the work of individual landscape architects. Scan the photos for pools and pool details such as edges, steps and tile [...]
Excavation After preparing an access way to your pool site your pool layout will be marked in your backyard. Make sure that any trees and areas that you want to protect are clearly marked. You and/or your builder will need to gather all of the necessary permits. Heavy equipment will be brought in to dig the [...]
Gunite pools are the most flexible pool types in terms of design. Gunite pools are often seen in commercial applications; many private homeowners, however, also choose gunite pools for their flexibility since they can be built in any shape. Gunite pools can be designed to fit into irregular spaces and reflect the style of your [...]
Many people install a swimming pool, and never really think about how dangerous a place a swimming pool can be, especially to a young child or toddler. However, this is a mistake, and it is a good idea to know exactly how you can make your pool as safe as possible, through the use of [...]
A well-conceived swimming pool landscape design can mean the difference between an area for fun, exercise and relaxation, and one good-looking enough to add some real value to your home. It’s often comes as a shock to poolscape design professionals how little thought would-be owners of inground luxury pools spare for the design of a [...]
