deck
With blue-green tile and nearby tropical dragon tree and philodendron foliage, this sunken hot tub feels like a tranquil natural swimming hole. The design, by Michael Lee Architects and Jones Landscapes, benefits from pale decking, which makes the pool tile appear even darker and more inviting by contrast.
Sliding glass doors allow the outdoor area, which sits under the cover of a second-story overhang, to be closed off from the home when not in use, or they can be thrown open for easy flow from the living room to the outdoor deck and the pool beyond.
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