When you are figuring out what you want to do for your pool style, you can get as creative as you want. To help you with your creativity and to add a little structure to it, we will go through 7 schools of pool design so you can see which one is going to be the best for you.
Pool Style Guides – 7 Schools
Understanding pool style and how to make it work for you will allow you to get the best out of your pool. If you don’t look over all of the options, you may not see the design that you really want.
Zen Pool
Pools that are Asian inspired are often called Zen pools. They are meant to be a quiet and serene retreat where you can meditate and reflect. Think of natural rocks, plants and lighting that is set up to create a space that works beautifully for you.
Tropical Pool
Tropical pools are meant to look as if you are in the jungle. They are usually filled with boulders and waterfalls as well as having rain forest greenery around them. You should get a feel as if you are in a natural swimming hole.
Mediterranean Pool
The Mediterranean pool style usually looks like Tuscan themes and old word design. You are likely to see pergolas and lovely climbing vines.
Country Garden Pool
These pools are purposefully meant to be minimalist so they do not look cluttered. They have oversized coping stones and once you put some grass down, you will have all that you need.
Contemporary Pool
Modern as well as post-modern pools marry geometric designs along with luxury surfaces, stones and bold lighting to give it the dramatic effect. Many people get infinity designs with this pool style.
Western Pool
Pools with a western theme use desert tones, rocks and natural stones to blend with the surroundings. Plant some desert friendly plants and trees with colorful rocks and you’ve got a beautiful Western pool design.
Coastal Pool
There can be different types of coastal pools such as beaches, sea-life or nautical so that you can decorate according to your tastes. The hues are often muted and pale to match water and sand tones. You can add mosaic tile inlays if you have a concrete pool.
Marrying Your Design Elements for a Beautiful Pool Style
No matter what type of pool style you decide to go with, you need to make sure all of your elements come together in a way that is going to compliment each part of the pool area. The pool is only one part of the yard. You also need to think about the patio, landscaping and other elements that make your pool area a place you can enjoy for many years to come.
If you need help figure out what pool style and design is the best for you, make sure to give us a call. We have over 30 years of experience in the pool profession and can help you create your dream pool.
