If you're like us, winter weather has you dreaming of warmer days, lounging by the pool. The sooner you get started planning for your new pool, the sooner you'll be taking a dip! Or maybe you already have a pool and are considering adding a pool house to meet all of your entertaining needs. Either way, there is no time like the present to start planning, designing, and budgeting for your pool project and get one step closer to enjoying it!
Hiring a Team
The first step in planning your pool project is hiring the team: builder, architect, and landscape architect. It is important to hire a team at the start of the designing, budgeting, and time-lining process. The builder, architect, and landscape architect can work together to review available building coverage, zoning regulations, aesthetics, ease of use, accessibility, and other planning details to ensure that the project runs smoothly. Most importantly, the team should have a common goal of accommodating all of the requirements of their client in all areas of criteria.
Pool Project Planning
Consider the pool features:
Size, shape, depth
Design elements - Specialized finishes, water features
Functionality - Steps, beach entry, sun-shelf, swim-up bar, integrated lounges, lap area
Separate spa or a spa integrated inside the pool or off the pool
Safety - Automatic safety cover
Technology - Underwater music and lighting, phone app controls
Consider the pool setting:
Location on the property
Deck or patio
Pool house - Changing room, bathroom, kitchen
Pavilion - Covered area for shade, automatic screens for bugs
Entertainment area - Fireplace for extension of the season, outdoor kitchen, dining area, TV area, game area
Exterior lighting
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