Introduction
According to Matt Davies Stockton, there are a lot of things that need to be considered while designing a pool. From the layout to the selection of materials and finally execution. Let’s check out the details you need to think about when creating pool designs.
The Details
- Intent – The pool design starts with intent. You need to figure out what’s the intent for the pool. What is its primary purpose? Would you use it for relaxation, exercise, or just for family recreation? Would the pool be an active lounging or play area or would it be reserved for client meets? When you have decided on the intent behind the pool, you can decide on its shape.
If the pool is primarily going to be used for commercial purposes, you can make it a regular rectangular shape to keep it practical and costs low. Otherwise, you can make it curvilinear or any wacky design you want as long as it’s safe. You also need to consider how the pool looks from the outside and the view you get while you’re inside the pool.
- Features to be added – When you’ve decided on the primary purpose of the pool and have designed it accordingly, it’s time to broaden your limits and think about features that you may want to add in the future. Even if you don’t have the budget or scope to add those features right now, leaving room for those features makes your pool design flexible.
For instance, you can leave extra room for an outside kitchen right next to the pool. If a full-sized outdoor kitchen isn’t your thing, you can leave room for a fire pit next to the pool for those chilly nights. Otherwise, you can leave room for tanning decks, gardens, and special hardscaping features.
- Legal Limitations – While you design your pool, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by passion and excitement and come up with the craziest and some amazing ideas. However, you also need to be aware of the local laws and regulations and make sure that your pool design isn’t violating any of them.
Make sure that your pool or other features adjoining it aren’t close to any sensitive natural areas. You also need to make sure that there’s proper drainage and that you don’t get flooded in case of heavy rain. You’ll come across unique challenges in property and they would need custom solutions.
- Practical features – Once you’re out of the legal hoop, you need to think about the practicalities of the pool design. Make sure that there is easy accessibility between your home and the pool. Add a changing area into the design and a dedicated service area for handling excess traffic when you have a lot of guests.
Conclusion
Matt Davies Stockton suggests that you start designing the pool after you’ve decided on its purpose. After that, you can adjust the design and tweak it according to the budget, practical features, and local regulations.
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