Looking For Ideas in Swimming Pool Designs?

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Then here’s an article for you courtesy of the Baltimore Sun that talks about the hottest trends in inground swimming pool designs. Swimming pool designs make imaginative use of lighting and fire for dramatic effects. Check the tiki-style bar with seating INSIDE the pool on the left. Whether you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary pool design, there’s something for everyone in this article. Vanishing edges, fire pits recessed in the deck or in bowls positioned to reflect in the water, waterfalls, fountains, tiki bars and colored lights all add to the beauty and enjoyment of swimming pool designs.

A concrete pool usually starts in the low $30,000 range (fiberglass and vinyl can cost less). Landscaping, hardscaping, gazebos, fireplaces, tiki bars and outdoor kitchens add to the price, making swimming pools a significant home investment.

Make no mistake, your enjoyment is as much visual as well as physical. If you’re serious about building your ultimate swimming pool, fall is a great time to plan the design or even to start your construction while the ground is still warm and able to be excavated. Here’s an additional list of swimming pool design tips to help get ideas started.

While a beautiful swimming pool design can certainly make your backyard into a utopian paradise, don’t expect it to add significantly to your home’s value. The article cautions that homeowners who build pools should not expect to recoup even half their investment. Unfortunately, not all home buyers are interested in maintaining a pool; and today’s market conditions don’t help. Whatever you do in designing your dream pool, do it strictly for the pleasure of yourself and your family - you deserve it! Check the article out for great ideas in swimming pool designs.

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