Lake Forest, IL Swimming Pool With Full Steps and Raised Spa With Sheer Descent

Request Free Quote This swimming pool and hot tub located in Lake Forest, IL measures 20'0" x 40'0" and is 3'6" to 9'0" deep with a diving board. The shallow end features full end steps with attached benches. Both pool and spa have an automatic pool safety cover with custom stone walk-on lid system. The pool surface is French Gray. The pool coping is Sandblasted Bluestone with a modified edge. The spa exterior is clad with brick, and the decking is full range bluestone. Photos by Larry Huene

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Betz Pools Limited

The backyard is a mecca for entertaining and family recreation with a massive deck in sand-blasted Eramosa flagstone set on concrete. The matching ledgerock knee wall rises to the perfect height for extra seating. The pool features a light grey Armour Quartz interior surrounded by Eramosa bullnose coping.

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Harpeth Valley Hardscapes, LLC

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Arc Con Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Other with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

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Metro Builders and Remodeling

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Castle Rock Custom Homes

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Andover Landscape Design & Construction

Relax and indulge in this outdoor oasis. Our plunge pool seamlessly integrates into the land, giving a sense of pure tranquility right in the backyard. No need to escape to the lake when this awaits you every day.

"Big Time"

Ryan Hughes Design

No area within this Ryan Hughes designed outdoor space is without elements of interest including the walkway to the spa. In this space, water and fire, tile and stone, light and sound come together and create a haven for relaxation; all before one enters the spa! Along the architectural wall, three Grand Effect fire Candeliers and three stainless steel scuppers are placed within tiled niches featuring 4” precast concrete molding. Each one is a work of art. Photography by Joe Traina

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Grace Design Associates
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The 20 acre Resort in High Meadow Ranch

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Request Free Quote This pool measures 20'0" x 40'0" and features a raised spa which measures 7'0" x 8'0". The spa is raised 18" and features pillar end caps and fire features. The pool and spa feature LED colored lighting. There are 6 deck spray water features around the exterior of the pool. The pool possesses an automatic pool cover with stone lid system. There is a sunshelf in the shallow end of the pool. The pool and spa coping is Limestone. The exterior of the spa is clad with natural stone.

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pH-129 Przygoda + Hoppenhaus Architekten PartGmbB

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Bar Stools with matching granite tops
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Swimming pools are heavenly during hot Australian and New Zealand summers and are the perfect way to cool down, relax, entertain friends and even get fit. A pool can also create visual interest, especially when you consider features like coloured pool tiles, lighting and landscaping. If you are short on space, you might still fit a lap pool, plunge pool or swim spa, all of which could be focal points in your small garden. As you plan your pool design, map out your space and determine what size, shape and style works best for you. Browse the photos on Houzz for design ideas for above ground pools, inground pools, as well as pool landscaping and novelty features like pool slides or water features. Then, save your favourite photos to an ideabook, and get in touch with the experts behind your favourite picks.

What type of pool should I install?

The dimensions of your backyard will determine the type of inground pools you can install. Take into account boundary restrictions and pool fencing compliance. Fibreglass versions are cheaper, and quicker to install; whereas concrete constructions are better suited to tricky sites and give you more freedom in design. If you’re on a tight budget or don’t want to commit to an inground pool, above ground pools are a more affordable alternative. If you only have a small backyard, a plunge pool is a great solution, and can easily run along a boundary wall or down the side of a house. This option is also low maintenance, can be heated for use in winter, and can do double duty as a swim spa. A long, narrow space, on the other hand, could fit a lap pool, whereas a water feature could fill an awkward space. If your backyard features a stunning vista, consider an infinity pool to accentuate the view.

What pool fencing options are available?

While the specifics vary from state to state, fencing is required of most pool designs. However, pool fencing doesn’t have to obscure your pool design. Glass fencing is increasingly popular for this reason exactly, and is available framed, frameless, semi-frameless and even in-ground. A cheaper alternative is aluminium or steel fencing, which, again, are available in a variety of styles: flat top, loop-top, double-top and wire-based.

What pool landscaping features should I consider?

To get the most out of your pool, design an area that offers multiple hangouts. Include a nearby barbecue, dining area, seating for lounging and outdoor shower. Having shaded areas will give you more reason to stay poolside longer, too. Timber decking and stone paving are popular choices for pool surrounds, and are also helpful in creating zones. Just imagine a raised timber platform with a daybed – a luxurious, resort-style addition to any pool design. Leafy trees and rocks will create a more natural-looking oasis, and will help provide more privacy for swimmers. Where you want your landscape to be the main focus, keep pool equipment and furnishings to a minimum.