A backyard swimming pool in and of itself is fantastic. But there are a lot of little design features that you can incorporate into your pool to make it even better.
Whether you already have a swimming pool in your backyard or are looking to have one installed, there are a few features you may want to consider adding to give it a boost.
Sun Shelf
Sometimes you just want to enjoy the feeling of the water without necessarily fully submerging yourself in it all the way. And sometimes you might feel like simply enjoying the sun’s rays by the pool, but might quickly become uncomfortably hot while doing so. In this case, a sun shelf in your pool might be the perfect feature.
A sun shelf or tanning ledge is a very shallow part of the pool that is usually no more than a foot and a half deep – just enough to get a little wet without getting into the pool all the way. Depending on how big the pool is and how much space you have to work with, the area may be anywhere from 4 to 8 feet wide. It’s the perfect place to tan, or just hang out while enjoying the weather and staying cool.
Fire Pit
The combination of fire and water never gets old. Imagine a fire pit incorporated into the design of your pool! Fire pits are a great way to add a little warmth to the area, particularly during chillier nights throughout the year.
At the same time, they add a dramatic visual effect to the swimming pool area that few other features can provide. Plus, your fire pit can give a romantic feel to your pool if you’re sharing it with your significant other, or even give the kids a fun way to roast their marshmallows without getting out of the pool!
In-Pool Bar
There’s no need to have to fly down south to a tropical resort in order to take advantage of those fun swim-up bars that are commonplace among hotel resort areas. You can bring that feature to your Austin swimming pool!
As long as the space permits, you might want to think about adding a bar feature to your pool so you never have to get out of the water to grab a drink or even enjoy a light snack.
Whether you’re looking to have a new pool built by Austin swimming pool builders or are thinking of revamping an existing pool, consider adding a pool feature to make it more enjoyable for you and your family!
