Are you bored with cookie-cutter swimming pools? We’d like to bring some trends to your attention that will show you how to have a unique swimming pool that looks nothing like the neighbor’s pool.
The pool industry is currently booming with innovative ideas that will bring creativity and beauty to your backyard like nothing we have seen in recent years. People desire more than just a place to swim these days. They want multi-functional outdoor areas that lend themselves to entertaining, outside living, and recreation. Above all, pool owners want outside living areas that stand out in terms of functionality and aesthetics.
As a Top 50 pool builder in Central Pennsylvania, Goodall Pools is your number one resource when it comes to innovative ideas in luxury pool design. If you are weary of traditional kidney-shaped pools with a slide or basketball hoop tacked on as an afterthought, read on for some really creative new ideas in unique swimming pool design trends.
Opt for a Swimming Pool with a Contemporary Style
Pool design in 2023 is leaning towards a more contemporary style, with clean lines and fewer curves. New home architecture is trending in a more modern direction, and people want backyard designs that mesh with this style, which means we are seeing more rectangular and square-shaped pools. Working with an experienced pool builder such as Goodall Pools is essential to make sure that your end result strikes the right balance with the style of your home.
More Color Options for Your Swimming Pool
Today’s swimming pools are drifting away from the traditional aqua colors of the past. Darker colors are trending as are some wonderful selections of mosaic tile designs. Darker tones promote a relaxing, lagoon-like feeling, and attract sunlight well, which can reduce heating costs.
Bringing Garden Hardscape Into the Pool
It is common when putting in a new swimming pool, to design your garden landscaping around it. A modern look that is popular is to surround the pool with squares of stone or concrete that are separated by strips of grass or smaller stones.
Some designers are bringing the look of these paver steps right into the pool. We have seen some striking examples of “floating pavers” that continue from the surrounding landscaping right into the pool itself. Not only does the square or rectangular shape of the pavers imitate the clean lines of the pool, but they also direct the user right into the pool itself.
Tanning Platforms in Your Swimming Pool
Pool design has moved some distance from the tanning ledge that has been popular for a few years. People gravitated toward the concept of doing their sunbathing right in the pool rather than alongside it. Tanning platforms that extend the entire width of the shallow end of the pool are an exciting new trend. In addition, outdoor furniture design has embraced the trend with a great selection of submersible lounge chairs.
Fire and Water Features for the Modern Swimming Pool
Water features have long been a big trend in pool design. These days, however, the sky is the limit when it comes to this element. Multi-level water spills are popular, as are trios of matching water spouts along one end of the pool. Illuminated water spill bowls are a dramatic addition to today’s swimming pools. Fire features incorporated into the area surrounding the pool itself are a dramatic option. Walls of fire at one end of the pool, or bowls that combine both a water spill and fire are novel ideas that are trending.
Dramatic Lighting
Pool designers are now commonly capping things off with dramatic lighting that highlights their innovative pool features. People are using their outdoor living areas as an extension to their indoor spaces, and therefore are enjoying their patios and pool areas after dark. Illuminating fire and water features as well as architectural elements is a striking way to dramatize creative design elements around the pool.
Whether you are considering new pool construction (vinyl-lined or fiberglass) or a renovation to your current pool, there are countless ways to make your pool stand out. If you have wondered how to have a swimming pool that looks nothing like the neighbor’s, Goodall Pools has plenty of ideas as to how you can achieve that goal. Come into one of our 5 locations and talk with our expert pool designers and let’s work together to create a truly unique swimming pool and outdoor living space for your family. Be sure to ask about Biodesign Beach Sculpted Pools!
