We know that your in-ground swimming pool is the main focus of your backyard space. Another important factor is your pool deck; how well it fits into your overall design, and how safe it is for your guests. Pool decks should provide a safe and secure area between your diving boards, ladders, slides, and also provide a nice area for lounging.
Is a pool deck in your future; or you are considering a rehab on the one you do have? We have a few tips for making your choice easier. Continue Reading
A swimming pool can be focal point of any backyard. Many swimming pool owners also know that spending time around the swimming pool is just as enjoyable as spending time in the water itself. Swimming pool builders in Ohio work with pool owners to upgrade and renovate the patio area to make the backyard an outdoor living oasis. Continue Reading
You’re looking at your swimming pool and outdoor living space and wondering, “what can we do this year to make this area even more enjoyable?” Having a pool house constructed might be just what your outdoor living space needs.
Whether you want to invest in a pool house for showering and changing into and out of swimsuits or if you want it as additional living space, a pool house can fulfill both of those roles and perhaps more. A pool house can extend the living space of your home and enhance the versatility of your outdoor living space. At one time, pool houses were primarily paired with luxury homes and luxury swimming pools, but they are becoming more affordable and are added to more backyard swimming pool projects than ever before.
If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you could potentially construct your own pool house. Most pool owners, however, opt to work with their swimming pool builder to incorporate it into the initial design. Put together a budget for your pool house so you will know not only the size of the structure you can afford, but what amenities you will have in the pool house. Decide on the type of amenities you want in the pool house – shower, kitchen, washer and dryer, etc. – before you sit down and talk with the pool contractor.
What are the benefits of a pool house? Here are a few:
To add pizazz to your outdoor living space, this may be the year you consider a pool house!
If you own a swimming pool there’s a good chance that you don’t want to have to tear yourself away from the fun to go into the house and cook meals, right? When you work with the swimming pool contractor and designers at Hawaiian Pool Builders you can discuss an outdoor kitchen space so you never have to leave the pool and its fun!
Cooking in an outdoor kitchen space instead of inside an overheated kitchen is an idea that many swimming pool owners are embracing as they find that their indoor living migrates to the outdoors during the summer and they want to extend the time spent out there.
If you have an outdoor kitchen constructed, here are some ideas on how to utilize the space:
Consider installing weather-proof outdoor cabinetry as an easy way to equip the outdoor kitchen with your cooking utensils as well as serving and plating items. A backyard swimming pool combined with a spa, outdoor kitchen and other relaxing features will make your summer that much more enjoyable.
When the sun goes down, it’s not necessary to move the party indoors and away from the swimming pool. Together, we can design and create a space for a fire pit or other heat features on or around the swimming pool deck area.
An outdoor heater can allow you to extend the time you and your family spend in the outdoor living area without having to wrap up in blankets and shiver poolside. Because you’re heating an open area as opposed to an enclosed, indoor area, it’s important to note that there are specific types of heat that need to be used and that heat is called, “infrared radiant heat.” Infrared heat is transferred to objects, it is no dispersed through the air as with traditional heat. This means that if you’re in direct line of the heater you will feel its effects much the same way as you feel the effects of the rays of the sun.
To heat an outdoor living space around your swimming pool will require the installation of infrared heat because convection heat will simply dissipate into the air without providing any benefit. If you are looking for heat and ambiance, you may want to consider a wood burning stove. These devices offer both convection and radiant heating and also allow for the roasting of marshmallows.
Other types of heating units for your outdoor living space to consider include:
A patio heater. These are portable devices that you have likely seen in restaurants that offer outdoor seating. They work well and produce no smoke. These devices retail for anywhere between $200 and $700 depending on size and style.
A fire pit will radiate heat but not as effectively as a patio heater. These do offer more ambiance and natural lighting to the area. In many backyard landscaping designs a fire pit is the centerpiece of the outdoor living area. They can be designed of stone or brick and built to your unique specifications. A fire pit will require the homeowner to have to have a place to store the wood he will purchase to burn in it. These can cost between $150 on up to $3,000 depending on the style.
A fireplace. This is different from a fire pit in that a fire pit typically offers areas for seating around the pit while a fireplace is typically nestled into a corner and the seating is placed around it. A fireplace is most often used to heat a smaller seating area than a fire pit. A fireplace gives the outdoor area more of a “living room” feeling in that it creates a more intimate and cozy atmosphere. You could chose to power a fireplace with gas or wood. Plan to spend between $350 up to $7,000 for the unit.
Feel free to call or come in to discuss the best heater for your outdoor living space, your budget and your current landscaping design.
Daydreaming about the perfect backyard is fun, but there are many decisions to make to create a backyard retreat that works for you. That’s where we come in. Our pool designers have years of experience designing spaces that compliment both your home and your lifestyle creating a personal retreat right at home.
Here are four fire and water-side features for your backyard retreat: Continue Reading
The lovely, lazy days of summer are right around the corner, and we’ve been busy helping customers open their pools for the season. In addition to that, we are also working with them to put together a plan for the outdoor living space.
While your swimming pool is the focal point of any landscaping design project, at Hawaiian Pools, we understand there are times when you just want to relax poolside. To do that, you need to have an outdoor living space that suits your unique lifestyle. What goes into an ideal pool patio area? Continue Reading
When you work with your pool contractor to have a swimming pool installed, the accessories can help enhance the look and feel of your new outdoor space. A deck is also an accessory to consider as it gives you a place for the grill, a place to relax poolside, and a simple place to go and enjoy the stress-relieving qualities that water itself brings. Continue Reading
Spring is knocking on our door in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, and that means the weather will soon be nice enough to spend more time outside. It may not be time to open your inground pool, but, if you enjoy time outside with your family or friends, you know how important it is to have outdoor furniture where everyone can sit, relax and enjoy each other’s company. If you have had your outdoor furniture for a few seasons, you may notice that it is getting dull and dingy. Before you spend a lot of money on new outdoor furniture, try these tips to spruce up the old. Continue Reading
