Style Options
Installing a custom swimming pool is one of the best ways to turn a boring backyard into a stunning tropical oasis. The journey begins by choosing a pool design style that will add beauty and function to your outdoor space.
Whether you prefer a relaxing, laid-back vibe or a something more elegant and sophisticated, the right design will help you create the impression you’re looking for.
Need some inspiration? Take a look at some of the most popular pool design styles for North Carolina homes. Once you choose you base style, our design specialists will help you customize your pool to create a unique and beautiful space that you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Freeform Pools
The most versatile pool design style, freeform pools are extremely popular among North Carolina homeowners. They feature curved lines and rounded shapes that allow them to flow just like a pool or lagoon. Freeform pools are perfect for homes with lush, natural landscaping. Adding features like stone decking, rocks, and waterfalls, will enhance the natural look and give your pool a tropical feel.
The relaxed style and many customization options make freeform pools perfect for entertaining and recreation. It’s easy to add a built-in spa, swim-up bar, and other features that will give your pool a relaxing, cozy vibe.
Freeform pools are also an excellent option for homeowners who have small or strangely shaped back yards. Since they’re not bound by any rules, you can make a freeform pool work in spaces where other pool design styles simply won’t fit.
Geometric Pools
Characterized by clean lines and sharp angles, geometric pools create a formal, contemporary look that is perfect for luxury homes. They’re also popular in homes with modern or traditional architecture.
Whole some pool design styles attract a lot of attention, geometric pools offer a simple design that won’t pull the focus away from ornate landscaping. The clean edges will also enhance a home’s existing architectural beauty.
If you’re an active person who enjoys swimming laps, the linear space offered by a geometric pool will likely appeal to you. An L-shaped pool creates additional versatility, giving you the option to swim laps in one area and relax and entertain in the other.
Geometric pools work best with homes that have a large, open backyard. Since they’re easy to construct, installing a geometric pool is often more cost-effective than other options.
Fiberglass Pools
If you’re looking for a simple solution that’s cost-effective, durable, and easy to maintain, a fiberglass pool might be the perfect option. These pools are made of one solid piece that arrives at your home ready to install. In many cases, this allows you to start using your new pool in a matter of days – instead of weeks or months.
Fiberglass pools are made of tiny pieces of interwoven glass that are covered with a vinyl resin and a gel coating. This smooth surface is safer and more comfortable to walk on than the floor of a concrete pool. When you choose fiberglass, you won’t have to worry about scraping your feet or toes.
The non-porous surface is also resistant to bacteria and algae, which makes these pools easier to maintain. You’ll spend less time scrubbing and less money on chemicals. The fiberglass also acts as a natural insulator, which will cut down on the cost of heating your pool.
Although they arrive on one piece, you’ll still have plenty of customization options. Fiberglass pools come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors so you can create a beautiful design that fits you vision.
Vanishing Edge Pools
A type of geometric pool, vanishing edge pools offer the ultimate in sophistication. This pool design style is found in many of Raleigh’s most luxurious high-end homes.
By giving the pool’s edge the appearance of blending into the background, vanishing edge pools create the illusion of an endless body of water. For maximum visual impact, this pool design style works best in backyards that have a spectacular view or are surrounded by wooded areas.
It’s important to note that installing a vanishing edge pool is much more complicated than most other pool installations. You’ll want to make sure you hire a custom pool builder who has plenty of experience with this style. You can also expect to pay significantly more. However, the dramatic effect is well worth the extra cost.
Spas & Hot Tubs
One of the most popular upgrades for Raleigh homeowners, spas and hot tubs allow you to enjoy your backyard all year long. The warm, relaxing water and massaging jets are the perfect way to unwind and soothe sore muscles after a long day.
Whether you choose a built-in spa that uses the same internal plumbing as your pool or a stand-alone hot tub this simple feature will make your pool area much more enjoyable.
Spas and hot tubs come in wide variety of sizes and shapes and allow you to choose the number of seats and jets that work best for you. As you incorporate them into your backyard décor, you’ll also have your choice of colors, styles, and add-on features like LED lights and spillways that overflow into your pool.
Water Features
Adding water features is another great way to enhance your pool’s appeal. Deck jets paired with LED lights will give your pool a trendy, modern feel. If you want to add a natural look, consider a rock waterfall that looks just like the real thing!
Other popular water features include bubblers, sconces, fountains, fog and misting systems, water walls, and rain curtains. Once you start exploring your options, the possibilities are literally endless.
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