Plunge Pool
Daacon notes that about half the pools his firm has installed this year were plunge pools. He believes the popularity comes from the following benefits they offer over larger pools: They fit nicely into compact urban yards. They don’t dominate a landscape. They require less water use due to size and have less loss via evaporation. They require much less energy to heat. They require less effort to clean.
One of the smartest features of this project is the pool cover. The deck in the foreground and part of the deck on the opposite side of the pool serve as the cover. “These types of covers are more popular in Europe,” Daacon says. “They make a lot of sense for clients who don’t have a lot of yard space to spare. They can cover the pool and gain that space back.” The pool cover decks slide on wheels along a track system to meet over the middle of the pool. “This system is similar to what you’d use on a driveway gate that’s on a track,” Daacon says. The decks have a latch that holds them in place, and they can be padlocked for safety when the pool is covere
The project began when the clients hired Texas Tiny Pools. They determined where the pool should go — centered off the back of the home’s glass doors. They designed it and installed it, along with the clever pool cover. Lenhart gleaned a strong sense of the owners’ style from a style quiz, shared inspiration photos and the architecture of their home. “These clients liked a minimalist modern style,” he says.
The pool measures 9 by 12 feet and is 4½ feet deep. The decorative tile above the waterline is Quarter Circle tile from Clay Imports. This pool also has a heater for the chilly seasons. “We provided tree protection during construction to make sure the existing tree survived,” Daacon says. Lenhart notes that the tree’s placement on the north side of the yard created a pleasing balance of sunny and shady spots. The pool coping is charcoal Lueders stone. This is a regional limestone quarried in Lueders, Texas, that’s denser than other types of limestone. “It is harder and doesn’t chip like other limestones might,” Brashear says.
Jacksonville Fla beautiful
love the pool and wall
love the pool
love the pool
6. A small fountain tucked into a planting bed in the front yard of this New York home by Christine McGovern Homes provides a pleasing sound for people sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch.
consider freeform pool
on seabrook - formal balance top roof
on seabrook - deep pool
on seabrook
off center?
simple
shelp pool
shelf
STONEWORK SURROUND
Pond??
next to woods
if no pool - fountain box
square shapes to fit house
small with fountain
pool stone edge
square layers
low wall fountains
low fountains
Note IPE wood The outdoor kitchen features an eat-in bar topped with Caesarstone counters. The outdoor cooking amenities abound. “It’s loaded with everything from a pizza oven to a burner, egg grill, sink and multiple burners,” Fell says. Concrete accents the wall behind. The vaulted ceiling is ipe wood.
Wide steps create a smooth transition from the porch down to the main yard, where a rectangular pool (15 feet by 25 feet) welcomes visitors. The pool itself is 8 feet deep, and the dark plaster finish creates a cooling vibe that makes it appear much deeper.
steps with fountains
privacy wall2
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