The Top Water Features for Your Custom Pool Design
If you want to add beauty, style, and value to your backyard pool, a water feature is a great choice! From a natural-looking rock waterfall to sleek and sophisticated deck jets, there are options to suit every type of pool design.
Water features are easy to incorporate into your initial pool installation and can also be added to your existing pool. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular water features as well as a few newer options that are currently trending.
Waterfalls
The classic waterfall is one of the most common water features for backyard pools. They’re a popular upgrade to freeform pool designs and are often made with rocks and boulders to add a natural look. The sound of water falling is naturally relaxing, adding tranquility to your backyard space.
Fountains
Ornamental fountains can add an upscale look to a variety of pool styles. They may be placed inside the pool itself or incorporated a feature. Bubbler fountains are a popular addition to tanning ledges, adding visual interest while also drawing attention to the shallower area. Taller spray fountains are often used to diffuse water into the pool’s surface, creating sparkles in the sunlight.
Water Bowls
Water bowls, also called water woks or water pots, come in a variety of sizes and shapes and are made from concrete or a variety of metal finishes ranging from hammered copper to stainless steel. They often look best when placed on a perch, such as a short column or raised wall, which allows the water to spill out into the pool below. Water bowls with fire features inside are also one of the hottest new pool design trends.
Deck Jets
Deck jets create tube-shaped streams of water that typically come from the pool deck or coping and gently fall to the pool surface below. In addition to adding visual beauty to your pool area, the gentle sounds deck jets make also increases the overall ambiance.
Scuppers and Spouts
If you’re looking for an attention-grabbing addition to your pool, consider some eye-catching pool scuppers or spouts. These features neatly channel water through a form that shapes it before it exits into the pool. Scuppers are available in a variety of shapes including round, square, rectangular, U-shaped, and spherical. They also come in finishes like nickel, brass, copper, and stainless steel.
Rain Curtains
A rain curtain, also called a water curtain or rain descent, creates a cascade-style waterfall on a frame-type structure that’s typically located along the pool’s edge. Custom pool builders will often integrate LED lighting into the feature, creating a breath-taking display of water and light after the sun goes down.
Add Water Features for Your Pool Design
Now that you’re familiar with some of the top water features, you’re ready to start thinking about adding one or more to your pool design. Our custom pool builders will work with you to incorporate all the features you want, so you can enjoy the backyard oasis of your dreams. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
