Nautical-themed hybrid swimming pool with raised spa, sunshelf, slide, grotto, and pizza oven (September 2013) – Ask the Pool Guy and his team at Legendary Escapes recently unveiled the newest Legendary Escape, a stunning nautical-themed hybrid swimming pool. The hand-carved concrete waterfall, rock slide, and grotto are the focal point of this incredible project, and designer and builder Al Curtis has truly outdone himself this time. Behind the waterfall sits a grotto that seats 8-10 people comfortably. The waterfall, slide, and grotto area come complete with intricate details and additions that perfectly play into the project’s theme. An immense amount of creativity, talent, and skill is required to take ordinary materials like vinyl and concrete and turn them into the outstanding backyards that Curtis creates, but these details allow his creativity to shine in a different light. Curtis immerses himself completely in just one or two projects at a time, which allows him the opportunity to add those intricate details that take his extraordinary projects to the next level. Some of the details in the grotto area of this hybrid project include real ship portholes that open and close, as well as carvings and lanterns to add visual interest inside of the grotto. The project also includes a raised spillover spa and a sunshelf with a bubbling water feature. The sunshelf has steps leading into the main body of the pool, giving swimmers an easy entry point if they don’t feel the urge to jump off the top of the waterfall or take a ride down the hand-carved, hand-tiled slide. The shelf has just enough water to allow shallow wading or lounging, and the pebbled finish provides a perfect place to set a lounge chair without worrying about damaging the vinyl liner. With the spa nearby, this whole end of the pool is perfect for relaxing, talking, or watching the kids while they swim. This incredible hybrid swimming pool also includes a poolside pizza oven, so fresh, stone-fired pizza is never far away. The brick oven can cook a pizza in about 90 seconds, and produces authentic, outstanding pizzas. The homeowners have spent years perfecting their pizza crust and sauce recipes, as well as growing their own tomatoes and basil. The pizza oven adds another element of their own personality, and makes this project even more perfect for them. With a built-in countertop, it’s easy to get a couple of pies going at one time, or to prep ingredients for personal pizzas. The homeowners are very family-oriented and love to have friends and family over to their home. During the construction process, the Legendary Escapes crew met several friends and family members who stopped in for some quality time and to check out the progress of the pool. The finished product is a perfect place for entertaining, and it feels very comfortable and welcoming. With the sunshelf, spa, grotto, poolside seating, and the pool itself, there are plenty of different places to sit or soak and have conversations or splash around. Curtis is incredibly proud of this project, and he has high hopes for it. He was recently named a Master of Design by Pool & Spa News for a hybrid swimming pool he built in Brighton, MI. This new, nautical hybrid pool fits in beautifully with his portfolio, but also stands out as extraordinary. The team at Legendary Escapes anticipates positive feedback and recognition for this project, and looks forward to building more swimming pools that push the envelope and wow clients and fans.

This six-bedroom home — all with en-suite bathrooms — is a brand new home on one of Lincoln Park's most desirable streets. The neo-Georgian, brick and limestone façade features well-crafted detailing both inside and out. The lower recreation level is expansive, with 9-foot ceilings throughout. The first floor houses elegant living and dining areas, as well as a large kitchen with attached great room, and the second floor holds an expansive master suite with a spa bath and vast walk-in closets. A grand, elliptical staircase ascends throughout the home, concluding in a sunlit penthouse providing access to an expansive roof deck and sweeping views of the city.. Nathan Kirkman

This is a Corinth double pool project designed by Mike Farley . The client wanted a rustic tailored finish to blend with the existing flagstone porch and accent the great lake view. This project has a double pool vanishing edge with the top pool providing shallow area for basketball, volleyball and hanging out. The spa overlooks both pools and Lake Lewisville while being close to the master door. Fire bowls frame the spectacular evening view. The lower pool provides diving and the hidden slide exit (not seen from the upper porch). The diving well acts as a key way for the hillside. Flagstone decks and cut stone veneer provide the rustic tailored finish. Landscape softens the setting and the grasses will hide the fence in no time. Video: https://youtu.be/Rm5r6Oe0Ddg For more pool videos check out Mike's website at FarleyPoolDesigns.com

This Viking Fiberglass swim/spa combo was installed by the Pool Guyz in Virginia Beach, VA in 2014. The chosen color, pebble beach, gives the entire backyard a new exotic feel that the family can enjoy in both warm and cold temperatures. The swimming pool also has some great add-ons such as custom bench seating and an automatic safety cover.

Texas swimming pool designer Mike Farley takes you to the design of a Colleyville residential Lazy River project that has already won multiple awards and was featured on HGTV "Cool Pools". This pool has it all - outdoor kitchen, multiple waterfalls, rain falls, bridges, an elevated spa on an island surrounded by the river, basketball, luxury cave, underwater speakers, and they converted a stall of the garage to make a bathroom with a dry sauna & walkin dual shower. Project is designed by Mike Farley and constructed by Claffey Pools. Check out Mike's Pool Tour Video series at FarleyPoolDesigns.com. Photo by Mike Farley

The up close look of the Trieste Marble Vanity Tops are shown here but it is hard to capture the luster and beauty of them in person with the nickel finishes.

The clients had just bought the home and loved the inside but not the outside. They did not want the formal setting with Greek busts. Since remodeling the old pool would have restricted the new, they had it removed so they could start from scratch. Their favorite setting was much more organic with a cabana, fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen. The house needed an addition with an entertainment media room, cigar room and pool bath. Privacy was achieved by adding a cabana on the north side with a full stone wall. The spa needed to be close to the master bedroom and have visibility of the flat screen television in the cabana. The spa is flush with the upper patio so not to block the view of the pool. A natural boulder stream connects the pool and spa. To soften the house planting is between the cabana and house. Decks and coping are Travertine. Pebblesheen color is Ocean Blue. Access to the cabana was located between the spa and the pool on the floating pad. Remote controlled fire features accent both ends of the boulders. Retaining walls were built behind the waterfall to bring the grade up so plantings looked more natural and waterfalls appeared to come out of the hillside. The cabana features were to create three zones. It does not matter the season or time of day, this space provides the family's perfect outside setting to enjoy each other. Project designed by Mike Farley. Check out Mike's Reference Site at FarleyPoolDesigns.com for more info and videos.

This bathroom oasis was designed to exude a spa-like ambiance, where the home owners could unwind after a long day or relax while getting ready for the day ahead. The existing footprint was transformed from a separate walk-in closet and two-piece bathroom, into one large room to accommodate a spacious shower. The shower is flanked by full height glass on one side, and a sliding glass shower to create an open an expansive feel. The linen tower was designed as one full height door with a mirror so wardrobe checks are a breeze.

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The hot tub patio is designed to provide flexible furnishing options. When open or unfurnished the ground plane details and lighting bring the space alive. This area can also accommodate chaise lounge chairs or larger dining assemblies. The plantings envelop and calm the space.

Texas swimming pool designer Mike Farley takes you to the design of a Colleyville residential Lazy River project that has already won multiple awards and was featured on HGTV "Cool Pools". This pool has it all - outdoor kitchen, multiple waterfalls, rain falls, bridges, an elevated spa on an island surrounded by the river, basketball, luxury cave, underwater speakers, and they converted a stall of the garage to make a bathroom with a dry sauna & walkin dual shower. Project is designed by Mike Farley and constructed by Claffey Pools. Check out Mike's Pool Tour Video series at FarleyPoolDesigns.com. Photo by Laura Farley

The clients had just bought the home and loved the inside but not the outside. They did not want the formal setting with Greek busts. Since remodeling the old pool would have restricted the new, they had it removed so they could start from scratch. Their favorite setting was much more organic with a cabana, fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen. The house needed an addition with an entertainment media room, cigar room and pool bath. Privacy was achieved by adding a cabana on the north side with a full stone wall. The spa needed to be close to the master bedroom and have visibility of the flat screen television in the cabana. The spa is flush with the upper patio so not to block the view of the pool. A natural boulder stream connects the pool and spa. To soften the house planting is between the cabana and house. Decks and coping are Travertine. Pebblesheen color is Ocean Blue. Access to the cabana was located between the spa and the pool on the floating pad. Remote controlled fire features accent both ends of the boulders. Retaining walls were built behind the waterfall to bring the grade up so plantings looked more natural and waterfalls appeared to come out of the hillside. The cabana features were to create three zones. It does not matter the season or time of day, this space provides the family's perfect outside setting to enjoy each other. Project designed by Mike Farley. Check out Mike's Reference Site at FarleyPoolDesigns.com for more info and videos.

The clients had just bought the home and loved the inside but not the outside. They did not want the formal setting with Greek busts. Since remodeling the old pool would have restricted the new, they had it removed so they could start from scratch. Their favorite setting was much more organic with a cabana, fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen. The house needed an addition with an entertainment media room, cigar room and pool bath. Privacy was achieved by adding a cabana on the north side with a full stone wall. The spa needed to be close to the master bedroom and have visibility of the flat screen television in the cabana. The spa is flush with the upper patio so not to block the view of the pool. A natural boulder stream connects the pool and spa. To soften the house planting is between the cabana and house. Decks and coping are Travertine. Pebblesheen color is Ocean Blue. Access to the cabana was located between the spa and the pool on the floating pad. Remote controlled fire features accent both ends of the boulders. Retaining walls were built behind the waterfall to bring the grade up so plantings looked more natural and waterfalls appeared to come out of the hillside. The cabana features were to create three zones. It does not matter the season or time of day, this space provides the family's perfect outside setting to enjoy each other. Project designed by Mike Farley. Check out Mike's Reference Site at FarleyPoolDesigns.com for more info and videos.

Dont miss the cedar and stone entryway, 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths. Master suite offers two walk-in closets and a stylish spa style bath. Outdoor entertaining area features covered patio and an uncovered patio with a fire pit. Stunning wrought iron front door. Third garage bay for a golf cart or your Harley. Dreamy kitchen fit for a Top Chef with a generous island! Exposed brick columns in the kitchen & living area. A gas cooktop with a decorative hood, double ovens, & a stylish copper Farmhouse sink. Separa…te den or study with built in cabinets. A laundry room that makes laundry fun and less of a chore with cubby holes and a granite shelf over the front loading washer and dryer that are included. Come check out this Parade home that will have you saying Ooh La La over and over again! LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF PIKE ROAD Woodland Creek is a Lowder New Homes development and has tons of amenities for your enjoyment-from a resort style swimming pool, to a secured playground, to a state of the art fitness center all the way to a bark park for our furry friends. Lowder New Homes is Montgomery’s largest home builder with an extensive warranty and a customer service department that is second to none. All homes are built with care and fine craftmanship and feature name brand materials such as James Hardi siding to make it as maintenance free as possible. Lowder New Homes has made green initiatives and energy efficiency standard in all our homes with Energy Star standards and products that go above and beyond standard building codes-R-15 and R-38 insulation, Low E windows and a 15 seer heating and cooling system.

A beautiful backyard now made even better with a Viking Fiberglass Caribbean pool. Not only is the pool great for the summer, but they added a spa so that they can enjoy this investment all year round! The design also sports custom tiling, bubblers, deck jets, and a beautiful brick paver patio. This project was done by Florida Concepts Pools in Mahopac, NY.

Custom Rectangular Pool with raised spa and natural stone in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, PA by www.custompoolsbybarry.com
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You have to see this brand new Pearl III spec home we just finished! With open living, large closets, and 4 bedrooms plus 3 bathrooms, it's the perfect fit for big families or hosting all your guests. The modern coastal design is absolutely stunning, with high-end finishes that blend comfort and style. And just wait until you see the pool and spa - pure relaxation right in your own backyard. And did I mention it has gulf access? This home has it all! While this beautiful home is sold, if you're looking for your dream waterfront home, you have to check us out. We would be happy to create your piece of paradise!

This half bathroom is a perfect blend of design and usability. With the new modern layout, the space feels clean, breathable, and comfortable. With the remodeling, we improved the user experience in all aspects. The vanity holds more storage with the improved cabinet space and mirror medicine cabinet. The vanity also has a new stone textured countertop that gives the space earthy and calm color tones for a spa-like experience. Since this bathroom is on the smaller side, the shower draws the most attention when stepping into the layout; So, of course, we made it look and feel more modern with all the new amenities added. The shower now has sliding glass doors that prevent any spread of moisture and leaks to the rest of the space to better preserve the longevity of all the new materials. The shower space also has a new set of wall tiles that compliment the color pallet for the entire bathroom and add to the earthy tones. Like this remodel? Use the link to check out our similar projects and more! https://mayflowerva.com/bathroom/

Indoor privacy never looked so good. Custom shower doors or shower enclosures enhance the look of your bathroom tenfold. Keep is simple or add some custom color to match the theme of the room. Slumped glass or cast glass provides the ultimate privacy but maintains a sleek, contemporary look. This was a custom texture we created for the client on clear glass. This shower enclosure is all cast glass, no etching.