When it comes to basic pool designs, nothing can beat the conventional yet classy rectangle pools. Even without adding too many bells and whistles, you can incorporate functional features into a simple and clean pool design. Choose a theme and color that blends with your home’s architecture for your poolscape. Here are the steps to take for designing clean and basic swimming pool in your Charlotte backyard.

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Choose Your Theme

Designing a swimming pool takes more than a selection of materials and shapes. In fact, it includes the choice of a theme that creates cohesive design elements in the entire area. For example, if you choose a white-themed pool for your backyard, you should use this color throughout the design for an elegant style. Select the pool tiles and finish in the same color. Also, you can design the pool patio in the same color to match the theme.

Choose the Pool Shape

Since you are looking for the basic pool designs, you can stick to the classic shape of a rectangle or square for your pool. It takes lesser space in the backyard and blends well with any architectural style. You can design a rectangular pool as a lap pool as well for your daily swim sessions. Although there are many freeform and geometric pool shapes, you should go for rectangular pools for their timeless elegance.

Choose the Pool Size

The selection of pool size ideally depends on the available spaces in your backyard. If you have plenty of space, you can go for a larger pool that integrates additional features as well. Incorporate a built-in spa or swim-up bar into a large pool to make the most of it. But, if space is at a premium in your home, you should instead choose a small pool or a spool. Apart from the pool itself, you should have adequate space on the pool deck as well. If you are looking forward to a relaxing pool area, leave ample space on the deck to add a patio or a gazebo.

Choose the Pool Type

The decision about pool type basically depends on your budget and expected time frame. If you have a low budget and want a faster installation, you can choose options like fiberglass or vinyl liner pool. On the other hand, you should prefer a concrete pool from the long-term perspective if your budget allows so. Concrete pools are expensive to install but they offer durability and multiple design options. You can finish them with a variety of materials such as tiles, glass beads, or marble.

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Choose the Pool Accessories

For a complete poolscape, you need accessories that complement basic pool designs. Without going overboard, you can create a relaxing ambiance in your backyard with simple features like a waterfall, beach entry, or a small attached spa. These are custom features that will suit a rectangular swimming pool having a solid design and color theme.

These are the steps that you can take for creating basic pool designs in your backyard. Take help from an experienced Charlotte pool builder to help you through the process.

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