Memphis, Tennessee swimming pool contractors offer design ideas
Owning a swimming pool is becoming a way of life for many homeowners no matter which part of the country they live in. Whether you can use a swimming pool four or six or eight months of the year, having one in your backyard is an ideal place for friends and family to gather. If you’re considering owning a swimming pool this year, there are some items as they relate to pool design that you will want to talk with your swimming pool contractor from Advanced Pools, Inc. about.
What will go into a “good pool design” for your family will be different for another member of your family and from 
the next door neighbor. The way you will decide what to have installed in your pool and the design itself will be dictated by your yardspace, the size of your family and how you want to utilize the swimming pool and your backyard area.
Here are a few things to consider when deciding on your own pool design:
- What shape do you want your pool? Rectangle? Oval? Free form? L-shaped? Targeting a style will help you narrow down building material and a whole host of other items as well. Pool design also involves whether you want a shallow end and a deep end or a spa built into one end of it. If you have a “yard with a view” you may also want a pool with a vanishing edge.
- Do you want to have your pool flow along the landscape of your backyard or do you want to make your backyard landscape conform to the pool? Do you want to give up your entire yard for the pool or do you simply want a place to swim laps and preserve some of the green space?
- Do you have a color preference for your swimming pool? Do you want it to blend in with the landscape? Complement your home’s exterior? Stand out in the backyard? Choose custom tiles and interior finishes to accomplish your overall pool design vision.
- Don’t forget to consider the look you want for your outdoor living space. This could include a seating area, a pool house an outdoor kitchen or a combination of all of them.
- Water features add to the ambiance, aesthetics and enjoyment of the pool itself. Consider a diving board or slide or sun shelves, a rock waterfall, spa or hot tub. Add a fountain or a beach entry. These amenities will likely add to the price of your swimming pool, but the cost may be worth it!
There is no one size fits all when it comes to “good” pool design because your lifestyle and family dynamics need to be considered. Don’t rush the process and make sure your pool contractor understand how you want to use the pool and then get started on the pool of your dreams!
