If you’re in the beginning phases of planning your backyard pool build, consider ways you can make it truly unique. Look at your future pool as your backyard oasis, not only meant for swimming, but for relaxing and hosting as well. One way you can add ambiance and luxury to your backyard is by incorporating water and fire features for swimming pools.
Whether you’re looking for a water feature for your pool to make a statement or a cozy nearby fire pit, we’re here to give you some inspiration! Below are some ideas for water and fire features for your swimming pool.
Types of Water Features for Pools
Waterfalls
A waterfall can be a classic and tranquil addition to your swimming pool. If there’s a landscaping wall close to your pool, you can have a water fountain installed there so it falls right into the pool, and if you don’t have a nearby wall, you can have a fountain installed right in the water. Not only do waterfall features add a beautiful look to your pool, but they also create a tranquil sound that is the perfect backdrop for relaxing on the patio.
Two-tiered pools
A more exciting water feature for your pool could be adding a second tier, either above or below, depending on your pool’s layout. If your pool is built on slanted ground, you can have another tier built below the rest of the pool so the water overflows into the smaller pool below. If you don’t have room to build out, you can have a second tier built above your pool so that running water falls down into the main pool.
Art that incorporates water
If you’re an art lover, consider incorporating a sculpture with water spouts or fountains into your pool space. In addition to looking beautiful, it’s a great conversation piece when you have guests over. If sculptures don’t match the aesthetic you’re after, choose a unique rock design, artfully displayed, that has water trickling through like a stream.
Types of Fire Features for Pools
Fire Bowls
A fire bowl design for your pool can provide a small or large focal point for your design. Have understated fire bowls elevated around the border of your pool for a cozy ambiance, or make a statement with one giant modern bowl design to complement your pool’s water features. You can also choose whether to use rocks or a different bowl filler, depending on the look you’re going for.
Linear Burners
Achieve a high-gloss, modern appearance with linear burners. These are sleek, usually narrow fireplace designs that can border a side of your pool near a sitting area, outline a nearby garden area, or potentially be incorporated into your pool’s fountain design. However you set up a linear burner near your pool, it will give off a luxurious and modern feel.
Fire Pits
Fire pits are a great way to bring people together around the pool. You can design a firepit to be elevated on the patio area next to a pool, or have it actually installed within your pool’s layout so your guests can enjoy it when they’re both in and out of the water. There are many options when it comes to the material your pool’s fire pit is made from, ranging from chic glass for a modern look to classic dark stone for subtlety, or copper for a trendy feel.
Trust Prestige Pools for Your Pool’s Water and Fire Features
No matter which types of water and fire features for pools that you are interested in, Prestige Pools can help. Contact us today and learn how we can turn your outdoor space into an extraordinary oasis.