For luxury homebuyers, a pool area is often a highly desired feature that greatly enhances the home’s enjoyment and overall property value. However, not all pools are created equal. Discerning homeowners expect more than just a basic pool and deck - they want an immersive backyard oasis with amenities and technology to take their swimming experience to new heights.
Incorporating advanced features into your poolscape design transforms an everyday pool into an elegant backyard showcase. From cascading water features to integrated audio systems, today’s luxury pools blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
In this article, we’ll look into some of the most impressive pool elements that elevate backyard swimming into a luxurious lifestyle experience. Let’s explore the possibilities of what a high-end pool can offer.
Creative Decking and Paver Materials
The materials used for the pool deck and surrounding patios or walkways play a big role in establishing the overall aesthetic. Creative decking options like natural stone, brick, tile, and patterned or stained concrete offer visual appeal for an elevated look. Travertine and bluestone are natural stone options that confer elegance around the pool perimeter when cut into slab pavers or tiles.
Combining geometric patterns and colours in the decking creates interest underfoot. Masonry options like clay brick and terracotta tile laid in patterns or used as inlays add artistic flair.
Stained or stamped concrete can mimic the look of other materials while providing a seamless, slip-resistant surface that transitions from decking to paths. Lighting recessed into the deck at varying intervals creates an inviting ambience for night swimming.
Any decking material should have anti-slip properties for safety and low porosity that inhibits mildew growth in the damp pool environment. The choices are extensive, so work with a designer to select deck materials that align with the home’s architecture and style.
Luxurious In-Pool Features
What’s incorporated into the pool is just as important as its surrounding materials. Upscale pools integrate amenities and features that transform swimming from a casual activity into a sensory experience. One coveted element is a cascading waterfall or sheer descent that adds ambience.
Bubblers can be installed on walls or steps to massage bathers with air and water jets. A spa pool incorporating massaging jets is a popular wellness feature for whole-body hydrotherapy. Fibre optic lighting that illuminates the pool in mesmerising colour arrays creates a serene nighttime setting.
Remote control systems allow effects like lighting, water features, and heat to be adjusted on command. Exercise options like contoured swim channels for lap swimming or underwater treadmills are also sought-after additions.
The possibilities for creating an indulgent aquatic environment are nearly endless when working with a specialty pool contractor. Homeowners should think beyond the ordinary when designing an inground pool for luxury living.
Outdoor Living Enhancements
The area surrounding the pool should integrate seamlessly with the overall backyard living space. Upscale deck kitchens with grills, refrigerators, bars, and prep space transform the poolside into an entertainment destination. Covered loggias or pavilions near the pool provide shade while defining an inviting relaxation zone. Enhance these spaces with heating, fans, lighting, and audio for all-season enjoyment.
Install outdoor screens with projectors or TVs protected from the elements for media fun. Automated pool covers free from water safety concerns allow furniture placement, play areas, or landscaping near the pool. Incorporate fire features like fireplaces, fire pits, or tiki torches to extend the swimming season into cooler weather. Charging stations everywhere allow devices to stay powered.
WiFi connectivity enables work or entertainment from the backyard oasis. Blending luxury amenities into the pool area allows homeowners to delight in an all-inclusive backyard resort.
Advanced Maintenance Systems
To keep the water clean and safe without hassles, a luxury pool requires a robust filtration and sanitation system. Automated chemical dosing monitors water chemistry and automatically adjusts chlorine, pH and mineral levels. Salt chlorine generators provide chlorination without handling harsh chemicals.
Supplementary sanitation via ozone or UV eliminates pathogens while reducing irritation. Automated pool cleaners traverse floors and walls to scrub away debris 24/7 independently. State-of-the-art filtration captures the smallest particulates for crystal clarity.
Smart controls and sensors enable remote monitoring and management from a smartphone or computer. With apps and alerts, homeowners can essentially “set and forget” their pool system while ensuring water is always pristine.
For maximum convenience, many pool service companies now even offer monitoring and inventory of chemicals with automated reorders when supplies run low. Advanced maintenance technology takes the work out of having an indulgent backyard pool.
The Pinnacle Pool Professionals
Incorporating luxurious features into a custom residential pool requires design, construction, and service expertise. At The Pool Co, our dedicated pool division has the specialty experience and resources to construct and maintain high-end pools to demanding standards.
Whether collaborating with you and your designer on a lavish new pool, renovating your existing poolscape, or providing ongoing service – we deliver quality outcomes. Our crews combine meticulous craftsmanship with state-of-the-art equipment to install stunning pools with integrated amenities.
Our service techs are factory-certified by major brands to optimise the performance and longevity of your investment. To enjoy the elite backyard lifestyle you desire, trust the pinnacle pool professionals at The Pool Co.
Contact us today to get started designing your personal backyard paradise. Our passion is bringing your vision to life.
