Swimming Pool Design Trends of 2012

As we enter another year of designing and building concrete swimming pools here are our predictions for what’s hot.

Pools to fit spaces: As yards become smaller and houses bigger the space to put a pool is shrinking. This makes us as designers work harder to fit a pool into your space without taking over. Gone is the one size fits all family pool for everyone. We will see lap pools, plunge pools, etc continue to become more popular.

Low maintenance: We all work hard and want to spend what free time we have with our family and friends, not cleaning the pool. Infloor cleaning system are becoming the norm, not a luxury. When combined with automatic fillers and automatic chemical dosing systems with salt chlorination the amount of time you need to spend on the pool is almost non existant.

Energy efficient: As electrical tarriffs increase variable speed pumps will become more popular. Pumps like the Pentair Intelliflo can do the job of four pumps and save up to 50-90% on electrical bills. I predict that in five years time these pumps will become the standard. There are similar savings to be made with gas heaters like the Pentair Mastertemp.

Natural colours: Light pool interior colours in natural tones are very popular. Our most popular interior of the last 12 months is white. When combined with natural paving materials like stone or deck a stunning result can be achieved. These colours tend to be both calming and enticing.

Fun,fun,fun: Pools that are made for fun and enjoyment. Features
including big swimouts and ledges, waterfeatures, negative edges, spas and waterspouts are becoming more popular.

A Pool with a view: Acryllic viewing panels into pools are a great feature on elevated pools or pools with negative edges. This trend has been on the up for some time now with the acryllic technology a better alternative than glass.

Home integration: No longer is the pool placed in the dead corner of the yard. It now tends to be the feature of the backyard. Combined with an outdoor room and entertaining area the pool can be used all year, when not swimming as a water feature and place to relax.