| With the weather warming up, what a great time to | | | | (well and possibly your budget). |
| drift on a raft in a backyard swimming pool. There is | | | | Swimming Pool Decks - The new trend in pool decking |
| no better place to getaway from life's little stresses | | | | is to throw out the stark white concrete and use more |
| than your own backyard. Travel time is minimal and | | | | exciting, natural pool decking products. You can easily |
| the stay is free! | | | | give an old pool new life by changing the decking. We |
| With so many new swimming pool products and | | | | are seeing homeowners use more natural products - |
| landscape ideas available, there is no reason you can't | | | | brick pavers, blue stone, and travertine - that blend in |
| create that special retreat at your own home. There | | | | with their overall landscaping and add a little bit of color |
| are an array of new pool decking materials available, | | | | to their pool. |
| new filtration systems (salt water is in), waterfalls | | | | Total Outdoor Living Spaces - The new rage in |
| cascading into the pool and outdoor living rooms are all | | | | landscaping is to create outdoor living rooms, and this |
| the rage! It is not just a pool anymore; it is your own | | | | includes swimming pools. Incorporating a gourmet |
| backyard luxury resort. | | | | kitchen, outdoor fireplace or cabanas and pool houses |
| Below are some of the new trends we have been | | | | into your pool area can provide a perfect place to |
| seeing in swimming pool design and landscaping. | | | | gather and entertain friends and family. |
| Swimming Pool Design - The best place to start with | | | | Water Features - Whether it is water cascading from |
| any major project is with a comprehensive design. | | | | a rock waterfall or an intricate grotto located behind |
| Whether you plan to do things in stages or all at once, | | | | the falls, the new trend for pools is to add the relaxing |
| you will want to be certain you receive a complete | | | | element of falling water. Customers are incorporating |
| design to ensure the entire yard blends together. Start | | | | water features into their pools - fountains that shoot |
| by determining a few key points for the design - the | | | | bursts of water through the air, elaborate cascades |
| size and shape of the swimming pool, how you intend | | | | that drop a sheet of water into the pool and intricate |
| to use the space (relaxation, exercise, sports) and any | | | | waterslides for the kids (and you too). You can create |
| special design elements you would like incorporate that | | | | your own natural wonder of the world. |
| suit your lifestyle. Your imagination is your only limitation | | | | |