Popular Poolside Trends for 2013

A properly lit pool with an interesting In-pool lighting and Up lighting with Fibre optic or LED Lighting is a must-have.

Thanks to record low interest rates, building a pool house is considerably less expensive than it has been. With pool house the value of your home will rise, making the investment well worth it. Your house backyard and pool are an extensions of your home, where entertaining, cooking and relaxing with family or friends seem to intertwine.

Good pool scaping extends the ambiance of the pool to the entire outdoor area, while visually connecting your home’s interior and exterior design.

FIRE AND WATER

Fire features are the most popular pool trend as flames add dramatic flair to pool scapes. When juxtaposed with water, a fire feature provides a beautiful contrast. People naturally gravitate towards its warmth and love the mood that the subtle glow offers in the evening.
The most popular fire features to add to your poolside include: a fire pit or a pizza oven, Fireplace, Fire table, Fire wok, built in barbecue grills, all of these things can be built in your backyard with everything that you need to make the most of your backyard.

AUTOMATION

Swimming pools require a lot of equipment and maintenance. You’ll needchemicals, cleaning equipment, a cover and many other things in order to keep your pool in the best possible shape.

As in other areas of the home,automation technology is now a popular addition to swimming pools. Pool automation lets you to put your swimming pool on autopilot, allowing you to control sanitation, balance pH, clean, filter, and control fire and water features.

Your pool automation can be integrated with your home automation system or it can be set up to be controlled wirelessly via waterproof remote control.

LIGHTING

A properly lit pool with an interesting In-pool lighting and Up lighting with Fibre optic or LED Lighting is a must-have. When planning lighting design,take the yard, landscape, and pool size and design into consideration, and highlight the best features.

NICHES

The most popular poolside niche is Swim-up Bar, indulge in this out-of-town treat in the comfort of your own backyard to entertain your guest like vacationing at resorts that let them swim up for a frosty cocktail, by installing a swim-up bar, it'll keep friends and family from running in and out of the pool to grab a cool drink.

Give guests the option to relax at the bar by adding underwater stools. or seating that is recessed into the pool or adjacent walls. Seating niches add architectural interest to pools and create extra areas for you and your guest to relax or mingle.

CABANAS

Close your eyes and picture your perfect backyard oasis. Does it consist of a custom built pool surrounded by a deck, an outdoor kitchen and a Cabanas or Pool houses Cabanas or Pool houses as they’re sometimes called are the ideal way to turn an outdoor space into a personal oasis, they are quickly becoming one of the hottest backyard trends, ranging from simple gazebos or pavilions through to elaborate structures that incorporate spa-inspired bathrooms,integrated outdoor kitchen areas, and sunken bar areas that meet up with the pool.They provides convenience, elegance and style to any backyard

Simplification is the best pool trend in 2013. A pool house with a bathroom, storage area, changing room, small kitchen and an entertainment room is one that shows that you’re serious about your outdoor living situation and that you want to make the most of your yard!