Naturally Beautiful Pools
by AJ Fanter
Home Improvement Ideas Columnist
According to Luxury Pools Magazine, swimming pool and landscape designers are using rock as well as man-made materials that resemble natural stone to construct elaborate backyard swimming pools that look more like the work of Mother Nature than a place to take a refreshing post-work swim.
In fact, some of these pool designs are so natural looking that it's easy to forget you're in your own back yard and not in some tropical paradise.
Lagoons, Grottos and Waterfalls in Your Pool
There was a time was when swimming pools were just simple kidney-shaped affairs. These days, however, by using natural stones as well as creative planning, swimming pool designers are creating spaces that look as if they have been there all along. For example, these days a pool designer can plan a pool for you featuring a dramatic waterfall constructed entirely from huge boulders with a rock-lined grotto directly behind it.
Swimming Pools: Man-Made Water Wonders
While some areas of the country have easy and affordable access to natural stone, some swimming pool owners may find that choosing natural stone for their slide, waterfall, or decking is cost prohibitive. This is why many pool designers and owners choose to use man-made materials to give them the look and feel of natural stone without added expense. And, because these man-made materials are typically created directly on-site, it gives you the ability to get exactly the color and texture that you want for your pool area.
Double Dipping in the Pool
Of course, there is a lot to be said for choosing the right material for the right purpose. In fact, some swimming pool designers opt to use both natural and man-made materials in order to get the best of both worlds. So, for example, while a man-made material might be ideal for creating a "stone" slide or pool deck, natural boulders can provide a stunning backdrop to a built-in spa or waterfall.
So whether you're looking for the tropics or the rushing sounds of a mountain stream, with the right pool right materials, you can turn you yard into a "natural" paradise.
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About the Author
AJ Fanter is a freelance writer based in Reno, Nevada.
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