A pool with panache

Plunge pools

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Water features can help create a tranquil setting, as well as add a visual element.

If you don’t have enough space to accommodate a full-size inground pool, consider adding a plunge pool. Also known as a lap pool or splash pool, these installations are available in all three materials and average approximately 2.4 x 4 m (8 x 13 ft) in size. You can enjoy the benefits of a pool without sacrificing your entire backyard.

Water features

Imagine settling into a lounge chair, an afternoon nap calling your name while the trickling sound of a waterfall lulls you to sleep. Water features not only add a visual element to the backyard landscape, but they help create a tranquil space all can enjoy. If a waterfall doesn’t tickle your fancy, consider installing nozzles in the pool or pool deck to produce impressive water displays.

Lighting

Strategic pool and landscape lighting can transition your backyard seamlessly from day to night. In addition to fibre-optic or standard halogen lighting systems, light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures are another option, allowing you to illuminate your pool and yard, while reducing energy costs.