Make your list and check it twice — your must-have inground pool features list, that is. As you consider the design of your brand-new backyard swimming pool, there is a range of features you can include to maximize its use and add ambiance to the outdoor space. This combination of beauty and function makes each a worthwhile investment.
Ready to take your pool experience to the next level? Jot down these four must-have additions.
1. Built-In Swim-Up Seating for a Resort-Style Experience
What better way to recreate the magic of a resort pool than with swim-up seating? Mimicking the feel of a swim-up bar, these built-in benches offer the ideal spot to kick back for chit-chat with a drink in hand. Spread throughout the pool, there’s ample room for guests to relax, too.
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Take things one step further to create a true resort experience: Add a serene spillway spa to create a tranquil effect that transports you and your guests miles from your worries.
2. Tanning Ledges & Wading Areas That Suit All Ages
Usually less than a foot deep, tanning ledges let you stay cool while you bask in the sun — without being fully submerged in the water. It’s the perfect place to read, enjoy a cocktail, or splash around with small children. Deeper than tanning ledges, wading areas are a great option for small children who want to play in the water but aren’t quite ready for the pool’s deep end.
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A bubbler is an attractive modern pool water feature you can add to these more shallow areas of an inground pool. They are entertaining for kids and relaxing for adults, offering up the best of both worlds.
3. LED Lights for Enchanted Nighttime Swims
Whether going for a solo evening swim or hosting nighttime outdoor gatherings, use LED lights to show off your pool’s water features such as a fountain or to light up stairs for safe entrances and exits. And for added entertainment, change colors with a simple tap of your phone.
LED lights within your pool naturally help extend its use past when the sun goes down. While more cost-effective and eco-friendly compared to incandescent lights, LED alternatives are also more bright and intense (and not to mention, flattering).
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4. Spas + Modern Pool Water Features = Healing Vibes
When adding water features to your pool area, don’t forget about a spa! After lap swims or on cooler days, soaking in a heated spa is the perfect way to hit the refresh button and recharge.
Instead of installing a hot tub elsewhere in your backyard, consider integrating a spillover spa into your inground pool design. That way, you can enjoy the sound of the cascading water and have your pool’s cooler water within convenient reach.
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Get Your Inground Pool Project in Motion
The possibilities are endless for custom pool designs, which can make planning overwhelming. To help you hone in on what you really want, we’ve put together an educational and inspirational backyard pool lookbook. As you make considerations and collect ideas for your Northeast Ohio pool project, talk to our experts to create a custom pool design that is uniquely yours.
