Luxury Pools – Innovative Trends

For many pool and swim spa enthusiasts, water workouts are the ultimate form of exercise. And industry advancements continue to heighten the experience. This year’s pool trends, for instance, include increasingly sophisticated automation systems, underwater speakers, LED lighting, ultraviolet and ozone sanitation systems, and interestingly textured finishes—all of which make for multisensory submersion. The name…

PSN – More Than a Rivulet: Backyard Lazy Rivers

Lazy Rivers constitute another waterpark feature increasingly finding its way in today’s backyards. Learn what’s involved in this first part in a series. There’s little doubt that lazy rivers remain largely the domain of commercial properties, such as waterparks and leisure pools. But nobody disputes another fact: high-end pools are becoming crazier and crazier. And…

Aqua – Billiards Themed Pool

It’s a swimming pool that looks like a giant pool table and it’s all part of an extraordinary vacation property that is pushing the concept of “theme” to a new level. The property is called Great Escape Parkside. Located near Orlando in Groveland, Fla., on 10 highly developed acres, it features 15 themed bedrooms, each…

Designers Today – Backyard Oasis

The backyard often serves as a refuge — a place to get away without leaving home. That was the idea behind the pool design created by Ryan Hughes Design Build in McLean, Virginia. Hughes — who was recently named one of the winners of HGTV’s Ultimate Outdoor Awards competition — specializes in pool and spa design. For…

PSN – The Makings of a Lazy River

Lazy rivers are gaining popularity among both residential and commercial clients. Over the past several years, they’ve become the norm, not only in waterparks, but also in resort and community pools across the country as aquatics directors look for ways to increase attendance. Now they’re popping up in backyards, thanks in part to a manufactured system…