Many of us dream of the day we can bring the joys of a pool to our own backyard. They can be a source of entertainment, relaxation, and ambiance. So if you are looking to install a pool, you may also be looking at the many features and additions that come with a pool. What is optional? What is necessary? What does a backyard pool cost? Those special features that make your space truly unique are discussed below.
Endless Edge
An endless edge can give the look that the end of the pool has finished and the water is ‘magically’ stopped. It can add a beautiful aesthetic to space, but will definitely come with a higher price tag. The look, however, is pure luxury.
Spa
A hot tub addition can certainly cause the costs of a pool to rise, however, they can sometimes be the most enjoyed part of a pool. This is because even in the winter months, hot tubs can be enjoyed year round.
Salt Water
Salt water pools are an alternative to chlorine and can allow swimmers to feel more buoyant. What happens is the system uses a special mechanical cartridge that transforms salt into chlorine, thus keeping the water clean for swimmers.
Rocks
Natural looking rocks are a fun and beautiful way to turn an ordinary backyard pool into an oasis escape. There are multiple options for how you would like to integrate some natural looking rocks. For example, the cheapest would be to incorporate these rocks at the bottom around the edge of the pool. While the most expensive would be to incorporate them into a waterfall type feature. Overall, artificial rocks are going to be less expensive than real rocks. They are also much simpler to install.
Beach
Plenty of pools offer a standard rectangular shape, but with more curves and specifics added the more costs are going to increase. This becomes even truer when you add additional high-end features like a beach. A beach is formed similarly to the ones you visit at the ocean or lake. There is an incline into the water that stops the water from spreading but allows swimmers to wade in the water and relax easily. This is a complicated structure to build and requires skilled hands.
Slide
A slide can be scaled to your preferred design. While you can easily pick out a plastic slide and place it at a pool’s edge, a slide that is constructed and made part of your pool will increase the costs. This can be scaled to a simple straight design, or be a bit more complicated with turns or natural rock structure surrounding the slide.
Raised Bond Beam
This structure is not necessarily complicated to build, but the materials can easily increase the costs of what it takes to build the pool. This includes any special tiles that are used to line the beam.
Are you crunching the numbers to see what you can do with your budget? When it comes to designing your own pool, there are plenty of exciting options that will make you want to personalize every feature possible. Concrete pools have a huge price range, from 30,0000 to well over 100,000 depending on the customizations. Whether you are going for a high-end ambiance, or want to create a fun environment with a beach and a slide, consider your lifestyle when deciding what option is best!