There’s nothing quite like the feeling of anything new. New shoes, new year, new you…new, pool? A new pool may not be feasible, after all when you’re feeling bored you don’t just buy a new house. What do you do? Pool remodeling! Thankfully remodeling isn’t just meant for hardwood floors and new kitchen cabinets. Pools can be remodeled as completely – and as beautifully – as any other part of your home.
Remodeling is a way to inject a bit of you into your home. So your pool remodeling shouldn’t stop at simply resurfacing your pool area and calling it a day. Why not add details that will wow your guests and bring a smile to your face every time you take a dip in your private oasis?
Here are 4 ideas to freshen up your pool space;
You’ve got a couple of options when it comes to pool decking materials. Brick, precast cement pavers, concrete, wood, and stone tile. While concrete might be low maintenance, and objectively cheap, it’s hard to beat the look of stone decking. Stone allows an endless amount of customization and can work for virtually any style. Rustic? Sleek and sophisticated? Straight from the earth? You got it. Stone decking will lend a luxurious feel to your pool deck, and blend in seamlessly to the rest of your home. Things you’ll want to keep in mind: style, color, and texture will all impact the look and feel of your space. You’ll want to make sure it matches the overall theme of your home. In addition, stone color can be important for heat absorbance, as the light-colored stone will transmit less heat and feel better on bare feet. Finally, sealing your stone deck may help ward off water absorption damage.
2. Mosaic tiles
Would you rather stare at a white concrete floor, or at a colorful and eye-catching pattern? Mosaic tiles are a cost-effective way to personalize the entirety of your pool. Mosaic tiles are the water colors of the pool world; there is no color combination, pattern, or gradient that isn’t possible. Whether you opt for an abstract array, a unified and sleek pattern, or an eccentric design, mosaic tiles will differentiate your pool from any other and make it feel truly yours.
3. Water features
Why settle for flat and tranquil when you can add liquid decor? There are dozens of water features that you can install into your pool to fit the overall feel you are going for. Deck jets, water bowls, fountains, laminars, even rain curtains. Depending on the size of your pool, your budget, and your tastes, water features can be a stunning focal piece or a subtle accent.
4. Baja Pool Shelf
Call us biased, but your pool needs a Baja Shelf. Especially if you live in Florida, one of the few places in the country where it actually CAN feel too hot to even enjoy tanning/lounging outside. What exactly is a Baja Shelf? Essentially, it’s a large extended top step in your pool that mirrors a shelf. This handy shelf isn’t just a pretty design feature, but actually a super functional addition to your pool. This step can serve as a shallow kiddie pool, a lounging area that makes it easy to cool off by dangling your toes in the water or taking a quick dip in the water, or simply a spot to rest in between laps.
With the pandemic, most of us have probably never spent as much time at home as we do now. Why not make it a space that brings you peace and joy? A shelter from the stressors of our tumultuous world. Investing in a pool remodel isn’t a whim, it’s an investment into your joy, your time spent with your loved ones, and your self-care. With that said make sure the additions are worth it. Forget your boring concrete slab pool, create something you can be proud to show off at your next socially distanced get-together.
