For those of you reading this in the Houston area who are wondering what small efforts you can take to make the design of your custom pool better, here are two of the best ones.
Make sure to speak to your contractor before finalizing the design – these two aspects should be a part of it!
Underwater Lights
Pools don’t need underwater lights, but rest assured, any pool that has them is better than a pool that doesn’t.
First, let’s talk function. Underwater lights vastly improve pool safety because they enable swimmers to see underwater (and in the pool) at night. And let’s face it, pool parties at night are so much more enjoyable than those during the day!
But with underwater lights, it’s not just about safety. It’s also about mood and ambiance. Underwater lights vastly elevate both of these things.
With pool lights, you can customize the color and aesthetics of the pool, making it appear as though it glows; and, you can do it in any color that you want.
Color-controllable lights will give you the ability to customize the look and feel of the setting to match the mood.
Moreover, underwater lights also increase visibility in the pool area at night, casting a gentle, lambent glow on everything poolside.
A Rock Waterfall for Your Pool
In addition to underwater lighting, a rock waterfall for your pool can also constitute a seriously beneficial investment.
This time, though, let’s start with form instead of function. A rock waterfall for your pool can vastly improve the look and feel of the setting, making it appear more natural and enjoyable.
A waterfall will also elevate the sensory experience of setting, by adding soothing acoustic effects. This will also help drown out noise pollution in the area.
But there are practical reasons to add a waterfall to your pool as well. For one thing, a rock waterfall will help circulate pool chemicals around your pool.
This will improve the economy of the chlorine or bromine you use to treat the water, as well as any shock, pH treatments, or algicides you use.
On hot days, a rock waterfall for your pool can also keep the pool more comfortable by increasing evaporative cooling, bringing the water down a few degrees.
A waterfall can also give you the flexibility to create a grotto underneath it or behind it, adding to the uniqueness of the design.
And, if you still needed some convincing, a waterfall can increase your home’s value, if it is designed thoughtfully.
Contact Houston Pool Builders in Your Area
Think your pool’s design can benefit from either of the two features mentioned here, or both? You’d probably be right.
Get in touch with Ocean Blue Pools. They are Houston pool builders with nearly 30 years of experience in the business conceptualizing and then creating completely custom pools.
You can learn more on their website and get some ideas for inspiration – then contact their team today.
