Planning the Perfect Backyard for You
02/28/2017 | Categories: Pool Design Trends, Pool Maintenance
Planning the Perfect Backyard for You | Sunshine Fun
If you’re ready to start planning your perfect backyard, Sunshine Fun Pools, your Bryan College Station pool builder, can help.
Congratulations – you’ve made a wonderful decision to buy a pool. You’re in for years of enjoyment and relaxation, no matter what setup you decide to go with. Before reaching out to a pool builder, there are a few things you should know while planning the perfect backyard, including function, exterior design, and maintenance and safety.
Step One: Think About the Function of Your New Pool
Are you more interested in lounging around on sunny days to work on your tan? Or maybe you expect your pool to become filled with pool toys and floats? All of these are great questions, since the function of your new pool could impact your planning process. Here are some basic functions that your pool could have:
Entertaining: If you love to host social gatherings outdoors, then you’ll need to make sure to have plenty of seating and lighting. You can also upgrade with features like a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, or swim up bar.
Fitness: Want to swim a few laps after a hard day at work? If fitness is your function, then you’ll need a pool large enough for you to swim around. Fear not, you can always buy current generators that will help simulate swimming laps.
Family Time: A swimming pool is a perfect place for a fancy gathering. If you plan on inviting the family over, consider adding an outdoor shower to make cleanup a breeze. Consider adding an outdoor volleyball net and pit to keep the kids from getting bored.
Kid Zone: If you plan on turning your pool into the summer vacation hotspot, then consider adding some exciting features such as a slide or a diving board. If you have little ones, it could be worth getting a splash pad!
Step Two: Think About the Exterior Design of Your New Pool
Some of the different functions mentioned above will definitely influence the exterior design of your perfect backyard, but there is so much more that you need to consider. There are different styles of pools, different colors, and even different textures for the bottom and area surrounding the pool. Pools generally fall into two style categories: square or free form. If you have a backyard with odd dimensions, a free form pool is perfect for you!
Generally, it’s wise to stick to a similar exterior design as your home. You can even choose colors that match interior or exterior paint. Some folks like to make their backyard more resort like with water features and rocks.
Step Three: Think About Maintenance and Safety for Your New Pool
It’s no secret that pools cost money to maintain, but the amount of maintenance required is up to you. Start off by placing landscaping objects away from the pool to avoid possible damage. Also, you’ll need to clean the pool often so that the filtration systems do not get clogged. This will also help keep the pH and chemical balance at safe levels for your pool.
There are a lot of energy-efficient products out there that will reduce the amount of maintenance needed, as well. These include automatic cleaners, different pool surfaces, and fewer chemicals. By putting more thought into the products for your pool, you can possibly avoid costly maintenance and repairs in the future.
Use a Full-Service Pool Builder for Your Perfect Backyard
Ensure that your pool will be of the highest quality by going to a full-service pool builder, like Sunshine Fun Pools. We’ve been in the business for over 10 years and can help with whatever backyard project you’d like to achieve. Each year, we build over 100 pools and we have maintained a 98 percent customer satisfaction rating. But don’t just take our word for it, check out some of our customer testimonials to see what folks are saying about us.
If you’re ready to get started on your perfect backyard, contact us today to set up a meeting with one of our pool experts!
