No one will mistake Northeast Ohio for the tropics, but that doesn’t mean you can’t recreate the feel of paradise right at home. With the right mix of design elements and amenities, you and your guests will be transported into a resort-like paradise without ever having to pack your bags.
5 Ways to Give Your Pool That Luxurious, Tropical Feel
1. Embrace Those Dynamic Curves
While tropical-style pools come in many forms, they’re often outfitted with soft, natural curves. Why? Aside from the calming, natural effect of the pool shape, freeform pools are more conducive to built-in seating and tanning ledges that make it easy to lounge in the water.
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2. Opt for a Hue with a Shimmer
When thinking about the tropics, one visual that comes to mind is the diamond-like shimmer of the sun’s rays on white sand. Choosing a sand-colored hue for your fiberglass pool imitates this look and invites the feel of the beach right into your backyard. Latham’s Coastal Bronze is a prime example.
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3. Offer an Array of Lounge Seating Options
On some days of a tropical vacation, you may want to lounge poolside with a good book. On other days — where maybe the sun is a little hotter — you may want to stretch out in the water with a cold beverage. Including lounge seating beside and within your backyard pool offers the best of both worlds.
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4. Frame the Pool with a Lush Landscape
It’s not an uncommon scene for palm trees to dot the exterior of a tropical swimming pool. While these plants may not be native to the Northeast Ohio area, there are still plenty of options to add a lush effect. The backyard below features a blend of trees, shrubs, and potted plants that neatly frame the swimming pool while making the space feel more private from neighboring yards.
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5. Add Some Ambiance for the Nighttime
Tropical backyard pools aren’t just dreamy retreats during the day, but also at night. Along with outdoor lights that add a glimmer to the space — and perhaps even the glow of a fire pit — it’s worthwhile to invest in LED lights for inside your pool. You’ll have better visibility in the evening hours, plus you’ll preserve that tropical shimmer even after the sun goes down.
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Who says a Northeast Ohio backyard pool can’t feel tropical? By integrating the above design ideas into your fiberglass pool installation — with the expert help of Blue Impressions — you can make the tropical pool design of your dreams come to life. Request a free quote today!
