Wave Outdoors Pools - Swimming Pool Planning

Lead Story · OCT 27

Freeform Pools That Still Leave Clear Edges for Seating

Freeform pools, with flowing curves instead of straight lines, can look natural and relaxed, especially in garden settings. Their curves also https://blast-wiki.win/index.php/Movable_and_Fixed_Poolside_Shade create challenges: furniture does not sit neatly against a curved edge, and complex outlines can leave awkward deck spaces. Designing a freeform pool that still offers clear, usable edges for seating takes some deliberate planning. Curves shape the deck Every cu

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Analysis · OCT 25

Feature Choices for Large Entertaining Pools

A large pool designed for entertaining has room for more features, but more room also means more decisions. Features in a big pool area need to support how guests move, gather and enjoy the evening. Without a clear plan, a large pool can end up with features scattered across the space, each impressive on its own but disconnected from the way people actually use the pool during a party. Think about how guests use the space At a gathering, guests move between the pool,

Dispatch · OCT 25

Pavilions as Outdoor Dining Rooms Beside the Pool

Many households find that their favorite part of a pool day is not the swim but the meal afterward. A pavilion beside the pool can turn that moment into a regular ritual, with a covered table, comfortable light and a view of the water. Treating the pavilion as a dining room, rather than just a roof, leads to better decisions about its size, placement and features. Size it around the table Start with the dining table and how many people usually eat together, then add g

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Choosing Pool Light Color and Mood

Pool lighting does two jobs at once. It lets people see the water, the steps and the edges after dark, and it sets the mood of the whole pool area once the sun goes down. Many modern pool lights can shift between colors, which opens up choices that did not exist when every pool glowed the same shade. Deciding how to use color starts with how the household wants evenings at the pool to feel. Start with a clear, natural white A white or softly warm light inside the pool

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