A swimming pool is more than a feature for entertaining your guests or investing in your home. A swimming pool should also be an experience. That’s why many custom-built pools include more than just the swimming pools themselves. Hot tubs add layers and let you relax at the end of the day while your children play in the main pool. Landscaping that is built to surround and accent your pool makes your backyard feel like an oasis. Water features like waterfalls and fountains also make your swimming pool a perfect backyard getaway. Here are three reasons why they matter so much:
1. Water features keep the water circulating.
Swimming pools have great filtration systems that keep the water clean and clear. But if you don’t have time to get into your pool during the workweek, it might not get the circulation it needs to prevent hard buildup and algae. A water feature keeps the water in motion so the water is fresh and ready as soon as the weekend rolls around.
2. You can enjoy your pool even when you’re sitting on the patio.
Water features sound luxurious. If you’re relaxing on your patio with a book or you’re getting a bit of work done outside, you can listen to the sound of the water feature in the background. Pleasant white noise makes your backyard seem more isolated, even if you’re in a busy neighborhood. Water features also cool down the surrounding air so the breeze isn’t as parched.
3. Water features make your pool feel larger.
If your backyard is too small for the pool design you have your eye on, a water feature can help. Waterfalls and fountains make your backyard oasis feel bigger because they introduce more layers of water and complexity without taking up much space. Water features can also turn your pools far corners into eye-catching accents so you love your pool even more.
Find the water features that match your ideal swimming pool at Varsity Pools.