Covington, LA (PRWEB) June 18, 2012
One of the latest trends in home remodeling is creating an outdoor living room. Everyone wants a space where they can entertain and relax and at the center of this outdoor paradise is the backyard swimming pool. This is not the plain rectangular or kidney shaped pool of the past the new swimming pool remodel design includes fountains, fireplaces, lighting, kitchens, swim-up bars, hot tubs and waterfalls. It also includes the latest energy-efficient products such as variable speed pumps and saltwater chlorination.
Creating a natural pool environment with boulders and rock formations is a big trend in pool remodeling. Many homeowners are now incorporating slides, fountains and waterfalls into the boulders – while adding stone steps. In addition to the boulders and rock formations, homeowners are also adding other popular resort-like features such as sun shelves, tanning ledges, gradual slopes and infinity edges. Infinity edges work particularly well with homes with a scenic view.
One of the most popular trends in pool remodeling is the addition of swimming pool lighting. In the past, most pools had one large light in the pool to safely illuminate the pool area for nighttime swimming. Now, the addition of a lighting plan for the swimming pool area extends the backyard entertaining experience. An illuminated pool and spa area allows the time spent in the backyard – whether swimming, relaxing or entertaining to extend into nightfall. Because of their energy-efficiency and longevity, there has been a significant increase in the use of multicolored and white LED (light-emitting diode) lighting features. By utilizing the digital circuitry within the LED lights, mixing the primary colors offers an abundance of light shows and color effects, controlled easily through automation systems.
Another idea to bring the indoors out is adding a custom outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Imagine resort living: lounging by a custom designed swimming pool bar while entertaining and cooking in a new outdoor kitchen with friends and family. As the sun sets, relax under the stars with a roaring fire in an outdoor fireplace or firepit.
Remodeling a pool area is also a popular project for those that choose to make pools more energy-efficient. With innovative pool equipment such as high-efficiency pumps, pool covers and automatic timers, the heating and energy efficiency of a swimming pool area can be greatly improved.
Though traditional chlorine pools have been a suburban backyard staple for several decades, many homeowners are now deciding to remodel to saltwater swimming pools. In addition to being a healthy alternative for your skin, saltwater swimming pools have several advantages over chlorine pools, including fewer chemicals, lower cost of upkeep, and minimal maintenance.
Just because the summer has hit, its not too late to think about a backyard swimming pool remodel. The average pool remodel takes only nine days! Not sure where to start? Visit SwimmingPool.coms 6 Easy Steps to Remodel Your Pool. It will guide with everything from getting started with a new surface to adding features and choosing a pool professional.
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