swimming pools Design Ideas

Great family fun. A swimming pool has a way of encouraging families to get together. A pool is available virtually any time of the day as long as the weather is cooperating. That means there’s plenty of time for family members to swim, exercise, soak up the sun or just goof off.
Parties and events. Birthday parties and other events work well around swimming pools. The pool gives people something to do and the outside venue means there is no mess or spills inside the house. A swimming pool is just as attractive for an event involving young kids as it is for adults having a private get-together.
A reason to go outside. For the family members who tend to stay inside the house, getting little fresh air, sunshine or exercise, a swimming pool is a wonderful attraction. Only a few steps outside in the backyard, time spent in a swimming pool isn’t too far from the sofa, but it still can encourage family members to get up and enjoy the outdoors.
A more elegant home. Pools can help homeowners make a statement. With so many options for both pool design and landscaping, the backyard can add a special touch to the overall décor of the home.
A more valuable home. In-ground pools also add to the value of a home and can make it easier to sell a home. Real estate agents say pools increase the market for a home and allow a seller to ask for 5 to 10 percent more for the house.
Put away the lawnmower. Unless the backyard is really substantial, a pool – particularly in tandem with a pool house – will take up most of the room in a backyard, between the pool itself and the pool deck and landscaping. That allows for a tradeoff – the pool service instead of the gardener.
Teach your kids to swim at an early age. One of the most difficult parts of teaching your kids to swim is getting to a qualified instructor with access to a pool. You can bring in an instructor to teach your kids to swim at an early age so they can spend more time enjoying the pool.
Encourage the sport of swimming. If someone in your family is considering the sport of swimming, having a pool in the backyard can be a tremendous advantage. Even if the swimmer goes to another pool for lessons and practice, there’s always time – and a place – to put in more work on stroke and technique.
Have a healthier family. Exercise experts all agree that swimming is a great exercise for people of all ages. The pool puts less pressure on the joints, making light swimming a form of exercise for many people who are older or dealing with limitations because of injuries.
Don’t avoid the summer heat. Instead of hiding inside when the temperatures near 100 degrees, a swimming pool is a great way to encourage normal outdoor activities. Of course, you want to remain hydrated and take in easy in extreme heat, but knowing there’s a pool to dive in when you’re through weeding or exercising or gardening is a huge plus.