This couple in Oakville asked Betz to do a makeover of their compact backyard, including a pool for the benefit of their grandchildren. The designers at Betz used their depth of experience to maximize the number of features they could fit into the 23’ x 45’ yard.

The 10’ x 25’ footprint of the custom Gunite pool is in pleasing balance with the other elements of the yard. An interesting feature of the pool is the 20” deep underwater bench which runs 15’ between the spa and the deep end swim out step in the corner.

The pool and spa have a premium Pebble Tec ‘Tahoe Blue’ exposed aggregate interior. The surrounding coping and deck of sandblasted Algonquin flagstone was skillfully installed by Salivan Landscape, as was the Wiarton ledgerock on the feature wall.

After dark the backyard springs to life with the array of garden lights plus the strip lights on the awning frame and the ambient light from the kitchen great room. The outdoor dining table for four is located conveniently close to the barbecue on the deck.

To help set the mood the pool features an Atom LED lighting system. It can be programmed to display a single colour or one of its colour-changing light shows. Although this backyard is small, it is brimming with a bounty of alluring practical features.