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Swimming pools complete and enhance a great landscape design
Within a landscape design plan, the biggest, and often the most impressive, hardscape is a luxury swimming pool. Equal parts lifestyle, enjoyment and elegance, a luxury swimming pool is the choice of a homeowner whose goal is to maximize leisure time and to create a backyard retreat or family center. Luxury swimming pools are technically and artistically sophisticated, conceptually exciting and one of a kind-thus helping to further distinguish the overall property from all others.
Why Have a Luxury Swimming Pool?
A luxury swimming pool is a necessity for any upscale home. It finishes off the design of the house because it is a natural extension of your indoor living space. When it comes time to sell your home, it is an expected amenity. Additionally, luxury swimming pools and high end landscaping are great for entertaining, formal or informal, adults or children. They provide healthful exercise; swimming has long been recognized as one of the kinder activities on joints and ligaments. In Houston, they provide a natural place to cool off during our long summer season. In other words-good for your home, good for you and good for fun.
You May Ask Yourself
Following are some of the issues involved in designing a luxury swimming pool-in consideration of both present and future value:
• How do you and your family plan to use the pool? For instance, daily use or mainly for entertaining? Are you planning to swim laps or will it be a play pool for children? Remember when answering these questions that it is OK to have a pool just for the visual pleasure.
• What is the pool's connection to the rest of space? You will want to work with a landscape architect or landscape designer to ensure that all areas, such as a outdoor kitchen or outdoor water fountain, integrate seamlessly with the pool. You want it to respond to the existing context.
• What add-ons do you want? These options include a spa, sun shelf (a specially built feature for sunning), and underwater benches. Other elements: waterfalls, negative edges, slides, diving boards.
• Overall depth. This factor is primarily determined by how you plan to use the pool.
• Do you want it heated?
• Salt systems. There are pros and cons to this popular choice. Jeff Halper with Exterior Worlds says, "The main thing to remember is that you need to be aware of your surrounding material choices if you use a salt system. Salt has a corrosive effect and soft decking material can deteriorate due to it."
• Landscape lighting options. Luxury swimming pools innately welcome dramatic outdoor lighting.
• Maintenance. Swimming pools need regular maintenance. Your landscape architect or landscape designer will be able to refer you to a quality pool service company.
• Most importantly: safety. All choices about a pool should factor in safety. One way to do it so is through the use of fences. Halper points out that they can be used in a non-intrusive way. "We like to hide fences and gates by weaving them among shrubbery. This method makes the pool area safe, up to code and aesthetically pleasing," he says.
Finish It Off
Designed by an architect who manages the construction and oversees all the details and nuances, luxury swimming pools come in all sizes-a cocktail pool, a lagoon pool or a water work of art. You can use varied geometries, materials and plantings to create the most sophisticated environment for your luxury swimming pool.
Quality swimming pool finishes include:
• Plaster: This category includes marcite, which is Georgia or Canadian marble that has been crushed to a fine powder. It hardens like concrete which seals the interior of the pool. Upgrades include popular brand names like Diamond Brite™ and 3M™ Colorquartz™, which are quartz finishes in a wide range of colors and textures. A different upgrade is exposed aggregate, a tumbled rock that is slightly larger than quartz. Pebble Tec® and River Rock are well-known brands.
• The color of the plaster: Manufacturers now offer an array of colors for pool finishes with such lyrical names as Calm Sea, Emerald Black, Cayman Green and Arctic White. Another good choice is a more neutral palette that provides a timelessness and avoids a dated look when fashion changes.
• Decking, the area that immediately surrounds the pool: Decking expands the indoors to the outdoors. Popular choices are slate, travertine, sandstone, brick, etc... Care should be taken to create a non-slippery surface in the immediate wet area. Also you will want to consider how your choice for coping matches, contrasts and enhances the exterior of your home.
Two For One
Luxury swimming pools are an excellent place to work in an outdoor water fountain. For one thing, the maintenance of an additional body of water is completely eliminated by having both elements connected. Some of the necessary equipment to have a stand-alone fountain, such as the chlorinator, auto-fills for water, lights and filters, are redundant and therefore not needed. Finally, in general, swimming pools tend to be a reasonably large body of water which is an asset to outdoor water fountains because it mitigates the problem that stand-alone water fountains tend to have with water loss due to evaporation and splashing.
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Ladera 33 Pool Party Complete $179.99 Remember the skateboard you were riding over the coping back when Bad Brains and fishtails ruled? Flash back to the days of the '80s back-yard barbeque with Ladera's new 33" Pool Party skateboard. We updated the retro skateboard deck to include a deep concave and nose kick, combining a classic '80s shape with a functional '90s mold. The result is the finest of bowl blazer skateboards, perfectly suited to light up the pool or park. 33" x 10" Note: Shipped complete with white Ladera wheels, and Independent trucks. |
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Venetian Pool $70.1 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Venetian Pool is a U.S. public pool located in Coral Gables, Florida. It was created from an old coral rock quarry abandoned in 1921 on 4 acres (16,000 m2).The pool gets its name from the theme of a Venetian lagoon, complete with Venetian style bridge and classic mooring posts. The pool occupies a shallow quarry displacing some 820,000 gallons (3,100 m ) of fresh water daily from artesian wells, making it the largest freshwater pool in the United States. The Venetian Pool is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The pool was designed by architect Phineas Paist and completed in the spring of 1924. The pool received a massive historical restoration in 1989. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 88 Publication Date: 2010/09/04 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.21 inches |
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Manhattan Complete Pool Table Set $5654.59 This Manhattan complete pool table set is ready for family fun to start immediately. This inspiring transitional pool table in a provincial finish will be admired and enjoyed for years to come.Mirage Ultimate Pool Table SetModel: 713821Finish: Provincial8-foot slate pool table features solid wood carved legs, designer blinds and an arched panel with a routing designRegistered and matched 1-inch thick oversized slateGenuine custom fit leather pocketsOversized top rail with decorative diamond sitesTaupe color Teflon coated nylon/wool blend tournament quality clothK-66 100-percent natural gum rubber cushionsHeavy-duty metal bracket and dual beam constructionPing pong conversion top with heavy-duty clamp and net systemIncludes 4-player accessory kitSturdy spectator chair is upholstered in vinyl and includes a drink holder and cue notch12-piece accessory kit features: Four (4) 2-piece 57-inch cues, bridge stick and head, a triangle rack, diamond rack, 9-inch table brush, sure-shot chalk, billiard ball set, 6-cue wall rack, and a table coverIncludes: Pool table, 12-piece Elite billiard accessory kit, spectator chair, cue rack, and ping pong conversion top with accessory kit DimensionsPool table: 31 inches high x 55 inches wide x 99 inches longPing pong top: 60 inches wide x 108 inches longSpectator chair: 46 inches high x 22 inches wide x 23 inches deepDisplay wall shelf: 12 inches high x 36 inches wide x 18 inches deepCue rack: 27.25 inches high x 14.25 inches wide x 14.25 inches deepIncludes professional installation and setup of pool table. Furniture assembly required.Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery |
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The Complete Swimming Pool Reference $47.73 No Synopsis Available |
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Pool $10 Pool |
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Ladera 33 Pool Party Complete - root, root $179.99 Remember the skateboard you were riding over the coping back when Bad Brains and fishtails ruled? Flash back to the days of the '80s back-yard barbeque with Ladera's new 33" Pool Party skateboard. We updated the retro skateboard deck to include a deep concave and nose kick, combining a classic '80s shape with a functional '90s mold. The result is the finest of bowl blazer skateboards, perfectly suited to light up the pool or park. 33" x 10" Note: Shipped complete with white Ladera wheels, and Independent trucks. |
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Cross Pool Volley In-Pool Game -( 9186 , Swimline ) $73.99 Add more fun to your pool this summer with our cross-pool volleyball game. Durable construction, andeasy to set up. Game includes two sturdy blow-molded posts with water weightable bases. Comes complete with heavy-duty net and "real feel" game ball.Fits inground pools up to 20 in width. |
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pool and Billiards, 2nd Edition $18.58 "When it comes to billiards, we control the table." Billiard games are some of the most popular pastimes in America, and "The Complete Idiotas Guide to Pool and Billiards" is the most comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to the subject on the market today. This updated edition includes: a New sections on eight-ball and nine-ballatwo of the most popular games a An all-new section of show-stopping trick shots anyone can do a Dozens of new photos and a completely updated resource section a Updated Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame a A new overview on the multi-million-dollar market for TV tournaments |
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Hayward Pool Vac Ultra Vinyl Pool Cleaner $399 Hayward Pool Vac XL CleanersHayward has once again set the standard for high performance automatic pool cleaners, with the Pool Vac XL! The Pool Vac XL automatic pool cleaner builds on the success and ingenuity of the original Pool Vac, with new product features for enhanced performance.The Pool Vac XL by Hayward is ideal for every inground pool, and features quiet operation and uncompromised movement across the pool bottom. Plus, it thoroughly cleans virtually any size inground concrete / Gunite or vinyl / tile / fiberglass pool in 3 hours or less! The Pool Vac XL is available in two models (below), choose based on your pools construction:E1000: for Vinyl, Tile & Fiberglass PoolsE1050: for Concrete/Gunite PoolsThe Pool Vac XL features their exclusive AquaPilot programmed steering, which assures virtually all pools will be cleaned in under 3 - 4 hours. This exclusive technology harnesses the flow of water through your pools filtration system and drives the Pool Vac XL in an alternating series of right and left-hand turns to systematically clean pool surfaces and ensure the best coverage and cleaning path. The Pool Vac XL just cleans faster and better than random-style cleaners, and reduces the possibility of missed or over-visited zones within your pool.For every inground pool, the Pool Vac XL is quiet, attractive and efficient, and will give you years of satisfying performance:Longer wearing components (wings, flaps & shoes) for longevityA unique turbine/gearing system provides balanced water flow, for quiet operation and gentle movement across the pool bottomWide side-wings increase cleaning speed & pool coverage by 10%Installs in less than 10 minutes, without the need for tools - simply connect to your skimmer and drop it in the poolExclusive Smart-Drive programmed steering pattern ensures the entire pool is cleaned, quickly and completelyNew wider cleaning path handles pollen, sand, twigs, leaves - even pebbles! - with easeIdeal for all residential inground poolsChoose either model: for Vinyl/Tile/Fiberglass Pools, orConcrete/Gunite PoolsComes complete with 40 of Hose, in-line vacuum gauge & all connectionsIncludes a 2-Year WarrantyTips on Hose RequirementsA simple rule of thumbis to measure from your pools skimmer (or dedicated suction line) to the furthest point in the pool, then add two (2) extra hose lengths. For example, a16 x 32 rectangular pool will normally take 8-10 lengths of hose (depending on pool depth and relocation of the skimmer). |
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Hayward Pool Vac XL Concrete Pool Cleaner $399 Hayward Pool Vac XL CleanersHayward has once again set the standard for high performance automatic pool cleaners, with the Pool Vac XL! The Pool Vac XL automatic pool cleaner builds on the success and ingenuity of the original Pool Vac, with new product features for enhanced performance.The Pool Vac XL by Hayward is ideal for every inground pool, and features quiet operation and uncompromised movement across the pool bottom. Plus, it thoroughly cleans virtually any size inground concrete / Gunite or vinyl / tile / fiberglass pool in 3 hours or less! The Pool Vac XL is available in two models (below), choose based on your pools construction:E1000: for Vinyl, Tile & Fiberglass PoolsE1050: for Concrete/Gunite PoolsThe Pool Vac XL features their exclusive AquaPilot programmed steering, which assures virtually all pools will be cleaned in under 3 - 4 hours. This exclusive technology harnesses the flow of water through your pools filtration system and drives the Pool Vac XL in an alternating series of right and left-hand turns to systematically clean pool surfaces and ensure the best coverage and cleaning path. The Pool Vac XL just cleans faster and better than random-style cleaners, and reduces the possibility of missed or over-visited zones within your pool.For every inground pool, the Pool Vac XL is quiet, attractive and efficient, and will give you years of satisfying performance:Longer wearing components (wings, flaps & shoes) for longevityA unique turbine/gearing system provides balanced water flow, for quiet operation and gentle movement across the pool bottomWide side-wings increase cleaning speed & pool coverage by 10%Installs in less than 10 minutes, without the need for tools - simply connect to your skimmer and drop it in the poolExclusive Smart-Drive programmed steering pattern ensures the entire pool is cleaned, quickly and completelyNew wider cleaning path handles pollen, sand, twigs, leaves - even pebbles! - with easeIdeal for all residential inground poolsChoose either model: for Vinyl/Tile/Fiberglass Pools, orConcrete/Gunite PoolsComes complete with 40 of Hose, in-line vacuum gauge & instructional installation videoIncludes a 2-Year WarrantyTips on Hose RequirementsA simple rule of thumbis to measure from your pools skimmer (or dedicated suction line) to the furthest point in the pool, then add two (2) extra hose lengths. For example, a16 x 32 rectangular pool will normally take 8-10 lengths of hose (depending on pool depth and relocation of the skimmer). |
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World Championship Pool 2010 $10 Experience the most realistic pool game on mobile in World Championship Pool 2010! Travel the globe to compete in new international tournaments and take on the world's best pool sharks! Put your skill and accuracy to the test as you complete original challenges and strive for Gold. Play against a friend in Pass n Play mode. Simpler controls, true pool physics and stunning graphics bring even more fun for novices and pros alike! Do you have what it takes to become World Champion? |
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Football Pool Game $5.99 Football Pool Game includes: (1) Game Sheet,(4) Award Ribbons,(1) Sheet of Numbers. Complete instructions are included. Game Sheet measures approximately 17.5" wide x 27" high. |
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Pool Idea Book $3.95 No longer just rectangular blue holes surrounded by concrete aprons, today's pools come in myriad shapes and sizes-from square wading pools, long lap pools, round spas, and tear-drop shaped jet pools to elaborate naturalistic pools complete with boulders, vanishing edges, waterfalls, and lush landscaping. They are often accompanied by outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, patios for entertaining, and pool houses. "Pool Idea Book" features more than 300 full color photographs showcasing the latest in pool and spa design, offers creative design ideas for patios and decks, landscaping, and outbuildings, and addresses practical issues such as screening, security, storage, and safety. Dozens of practical sidebars help homeowners design the ultimate pool for their lifestyle and budget. Chapters on pool design, pool surrounds, landscaping, outdoor rooms and structures, and encloses are included. Topics covered include: Decking Patios In and Above-ground Pools Safety Lighting Landscaping Pool Houses |
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Deluxe Billiard Package Pool $87.8 Complete your billiard set with one purchase! The Deluxe Billiard Package includes one set of pool balls, one plastic triangle, two 3-piece cues, one bridge head and twelve pieces of chalk. |
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Byrnes Complete Book of Pool Shots By Byrne, Robert $25.97 An indepth compendium of more than 350 pool shots covers everything from tickys and doublekisses to jump shots and diamond systems, providing expert diagrams of lesserknown techniques, in an instructional guide for players of any experience level. Original. 25,000 first printing. Author: Byrne, Robert Subtitle: 350 Moves Every Player Should Know Publication Date: 2003/10/01 Number of Pages: 432 Binding Type: Paperbound Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 6.75 Height: 8.75 |
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Inflatable Pool Basketball Game $7.99 Pool Basketball - Shoot hoops while relaxing in the pool! The floating frame is made of durable plastic and is easy-to-assemble. You are sure to have fun playing a game of basketball in the water with your friends and family! Includes two 8" basketballs. Measures 26" x 25". This kit comes with everything you need to play half court style pool b-ball; 1 floating hoop complete with backboard, net, hoop and floating base and two inflatable b-balls! This set provides a summer of fun and healthy activity for the whole family! Great for pool parties too! |
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The Secret Pool $4.99 Her quiet life was thrown into turmoil Calm and capable —those were the words used to sum up Francesca. Certainly she had plenty to cope with, looking after the home she shared with three elderly aunts and working at the local hospital. Yet she dealt with it all with her usual quiet efficiency and believed her life was complete…until Dr. Litrik van Rijgen arrived! Having taken the trouble to track her down while she was enjoying a holiday in Holland, he seemed to have other plans for her. But was she really willing to let him take over her life and possibly her heart? |
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Fence to Pool Ladder / Pool Steps Connection Kit $29.99 Fence to Ladder / Steps Connection KitThis Fence to Ladder / Steps Connection Kit is designed for use with our Vinyl Works Fencing System for Aboveground Pools. The Fence to Ladder / Steps Connection Kit should be used to properly secure your new Pool Fencing system to an existing Ladder or Stair System. The Kit makes it possible to totally enclose and protect your pool, and also adds stability to the Fencing System and the entry unit. Color is Taupe. Comes complete with all stainless steel hardware & instructions. Connection Kit available in white as custom item, at the same price (lead-time may be longer). Call (800) 983-7665 to order. |
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Aquabot G Jet Pool Cleaner $499 Designed For All Surface Types and Shapes but Ideal on Hard Surfaces; Pebbled/Plaster/Fiberglass. Complete cleaning of any residential pool in as little as 1 hour. Total pool maintenance savings of as much as 75%. |
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Gold Reflection Pool Earrings $60 Gold reflection pool earrings will complete your fashion jewelry collection. Each earring features two identical gold vermeil hoops that have a free-form shape. The two hoops are interlocked with one hoop dangling from the other for a look of a reflecting pool that is gorgeously unique. This pair hangs 2 1/4 inches long from your ears. Shepherd's hooks for pierced ears. |
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In the Pool $24.99 In the Pool - Photographic Print |
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Blind 7.7 x 31 Pool Punk Complete Skateboard $100 Below-ground swimming pools are a key indicator that a middle class family has truly made it to the medium leagues. When drained, theyâre also a wicked awesome way to get your skate on. Grab the Pool Punk board from Blind and hit up your local pool when the coast is clear. This skateboard is ready-to-go as soon as out of the box, so itâs perfect for beginners or skaters who need a board fast. It comes complete with custom artwork of Blindâs grim reaper hitting some big vertical air off an unseen pipe. You may want to think twice about draining Mr. Hendersonâs pool and riding in it â you know how angry he gets at âthose darn kids with the skating.â |
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SunHeater Systems Pool Kit $199.47 Install and operate your Sunheater solar pool heater with the SmartPool Sunheater Systems KitSetup kit can be used with up to four boxes of Sunheater in-ground pool solar heatersPool accessory kit contains everything you need to complete the installationIncludes all necessary valves and mounting hardwareSet includes:1.5-inch diverter valve 3.75-inch hoseTwo pipe adapters End cap Vacuum relief end cap Five stainless steel mounting brackets Five 2-inch #14 stainless steel screws 100-foot web strap (Mounts up to four - S601 boxes) Spring check valve Three stainless steel hose clampsInstallation/operation instructions |
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The Complete Pool Manual for Homeowners & Professionals: A Step-By-Step Maintenance Guide $33.89 Keeping your pool clean and maintained should be a top priority. Author Dan Hardy shares his knowledge from a 20-year career as a pool professional in this book. It covers chemicals, mechanics, safety, repairing filtration, pumps, and more. A dedicated "Pool Doctor," he has become the "go to" man for some of the world's largest, most ornate and private swimming pools -- including that of award-winning actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston. |
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