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One of the design challenges for this backyard was Toronto’s 50% lot coverage limit. It would have been nice to have had a little more deck beyond the coping at the deep end to facilitate diving. Thankfully, the addition of a row of stepping stones in its place satisfied that need.

Request Free Quote This swimming pool and hot tub located in Lake Forest, IL measures 20'0" x 40'0" and is 3'6" to 9'0" deep with a diving board. The shallow end features full end steps with attached benches. Both pool and spa have an automatic pool safety cover with custom stone walk-on lid system. The pool surface is French Gray. The pool coping is Sandblasted Bluestone with a modified edge. The spa exterior is clad with brick, and the decking is full range bluestone. Photos by Larry Huene

Request Free Quote This swimming pool and hot tub located in Lake Forest, IL measures 20'0" x 40'0" and is 3'6" to 9'0" deep with a diving board. The shallow end features full end steps with attached benches. Both pool and spa have an automatic pool safety cover with custom stone walk-on lid system. The pool surface is French Gray. The pool coping is Sandblasted Bluestone with a modified edge. The spa exterior is clad with brick, and the decking is full range bluestone. Photos by Larry Huene

After enjoying a dip in the pool, guests can gather around the fire pit that has a built-in bench nestled behind. The deep end of the pool has a raised wall that doubles as a diving/jumping platform. Bubbler fountains adorn a tanning platform, while sheer descent waterfalls flow over a built-in planter.

Request Free Quote This innovative swimming pool measures 16'0" x 35'0" and has a 10.75'0" swim lane. Due to the offset for the swim lane, the pool features two separate automatic pool safety covers to completely cover the pool. Diving Board, deep water benches, Ledgestone pool coping and LED colored lighting complete the aesthetic. Photos by Larry Huene

This homeowner was looking to create a backyard catered to their young grandchildren. The end result was a kidney shaped custom pool, a fire pit area, hot tub, pool house and outdoor kitchen. Instead of installing a diving board, we opted for a more natural appearing approach with an elevated patio at the deep end with large flat rocks for jumping off.

This pool’s 7’ deep end is not deep enough for diving, but the elevated wall is perfect for jumping into the pool over the waterfalls. The adjacent L-shaped underwater bench makes it easy to climb out. For adults it’s an underwater couch with spa jets and a favourite gathering spot to enjoy some therapeutic pampering.

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This aerial view shows the pools premium Pebble Tec Sky Blue exposed aggregate interior. The swim out bench in the deep end corner provides access to the raised feature wall, which is perfect for diving.

This is a 22x44ft Inground Pool (Radiant Adirondack model); with an entry depth of 3ft 4in (with a slide of 2ft 8in to the 6ft deep end). This is a non-diving pool. There is an Offset 8ft Fiberglass steps that lead into the pool. This pool is fitted with a Rico Rock waterfall + slide.

The pool is fairly shallow with a seven foot deep end and three foot shallow end. Although not deep enough for diving, the elevated wall is the perfect place for kids to jump into the pool over the waterfalls. The adjacent underwater bench makes it easy to climb out. The three sheer descent waterfalls are both beautiful and practical as they help to soften the sounds of area traffic.

Request Free Quote This innovative swimming pool measures 16'0" x 35'0" and has a 10.75'0" swim lane. Due to the offset for the swim lane, the pool features two separate automatic pool safety covers to completely cover the pool. Diving Board, deep water benches, Ledgestone pool coping and LED colored lighting complete the aesthetic. Photos by Larry Huene

Request Free Quote This innovative swimming pool measures 16'0" x 35'0" and has a 10.75'0" swim lane. Due to the offset for the swim lane, the pool features two separate automatic pool safety covers to completely cover the pool. Diving Board, deep water benches, Ledgestone pool coping and LED colored lighting complete the aesthetic. Photos by Larry Huene

Request Free Quote This innovative swimming pool measures 16'0" x 35'0" and has a 10.75'0" swim lane. Due to the offset for the swim lane, the pool features two separate automatic pool safety covers to completely cover the pool. Diving Board, deep water benches, Ledgestone pool coping and LED colored lighting complete the aesthetic. Photos by Larry Huene

This homeowner was looking to create a backyard catered to their young grandchildren. The end result was a kidney shaped custom pool, a fire pit area, hot tub, pool house and outdoor kitchen. Instead of installing a diving board, we opted for a more natural appearing approach with an elevated patio at the deep end with large flat rocks for jumping off.

Request Free Quote This innovative swimming pool measures 16'0" x 35'0" and has a 10.75'0" swim lane. Due to the offset for the swim lane, the pool features two separate automatic pool safety covers to completely cover the pool. Diving Board, deep water benches, Ledgestone pool coping and LED colored lighting complete the aesthetic. Photos by Larry Huene

After enjoying a dip in the pool, guests can gather around the fire pit that has a built-in bench nestled behind. The deep end of the pool has a raised wall that doubles as a diving/jumping platform. Bubbler fountains adorn a tanning platform, while sheer descent waterfalls flow over a built-in planter.