Swimming in Simplicity
The clients joked that the previous homeowner had invested a lot on the interior and “not a cent outdoors.” The dated pool plunked itself in the middle of a plain concrete deck that hugged messy shade trees to the south. They wanted the new pool environment to get more sun, require less maintenance, and look better indoors and out. They also hoped it would remind them of Arizona, where they met during college.
Although the NARI member finished the project last Thanksgiving and it snowed heavily a few days later, the clients loved the environment so much, they dragged chairs out and sat by the water for a week before winter arrived for good. The empty nesters say their grown children have visited virtually every weekend during the pool’s first season. And they are amazed how many “friends” now stop by for drinks.
New rectangular pool is set on an angle to take advantage of sun, avoid tree mess, improve sight lights from inside the house, and allow for more grass in the backyard.
Paving boasts separate areas for dining, sunning and lounging.
Beds planted with succulents and fitted with drip irrigation to minimize maintenance.
Lighting improves safety on paths, stairs and patio.
Convenient outlet hidden in flower bed to power pool maintenance tools
Significant underground drain tile keeps patio dry and prevents runoff into the pool.
Rectangular pool fitted with cover where former lazy L design could not.
Travertine patios and porcelain plank dining area for formal/rustic balance
Arizona design elements delight clients. (drought-tolerant plants, boulders, travertine, simple lines)
Brushed, colored concrete replaces plain concrete pool deck and seamlessly becomes coping of the pool.
Pool’s and patio’s clean lines complement contemporary interior design.
Pool and patio set on diagonal to enhance sight lines from the house
Distinctive boulder accents – Chilton Holey Boulders.
Repositioned pool reflects spectacular sunrises.
Sun-splashed sod thriving with repositioned pool mechanicals, trimmed trees, and removal of a lot of overgrown shrubs.
Although the NARI member finished the project last Thanksgiving and it snowed heavily a few days later, the clients loved the environment so much, they dragged chairs out and sat by the water for a week before winter arrived for good. The empty nesters say their grown children have visited virtually every weekend during the pool’s first season. And they are amazed how many “friends” now stop by for drinks.
New rectangular pool is set on an angle to take advantage of sun, avoid tree mess, improve sight lights from inside the house, and allow for more grass in the backyard.
Paving boasts separate areas for dining, sunning and lounging.
Beds planted with succulents and fitted with drip irrigation to minimize maintenance.
Lighting improves safety on paths, stairs and patio.
Convenient outlet hidden in flower bed to power pool maintenance tools
Significant underground drain tile keeps patio dry and prevents runoff into the pool.
Rectangular pool fitted with cover where former lazy L design could not.
Travertine patios and porcelain plank dining area for formal/rustic balance
Arizona design elements delight clients. (drought-tolerant plants, boulders, travertine, simple lines)
Brushed, colored concrete replaces plain concrete pool deck and seamlessly becomes coping of the pool.
Pool’s and patio’s clean lines complement contemporary interior design.
Pool and patio set on diagonal to enhance sight lines from the house
Distinctive boulder accents – Chilton Holey Boulders.
Repositioned pool reflects spectacular sunrises.
Sun-splashed sod thriving with repositioned pool mechanicals, trimmed trees, and removal of a lot of overgrown shrubs.
Project Year: 2016
Project Cost: $100,001 - $150,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 55331
