Movement andatmosphere,built into the plan
Falling water, glowing fire, and stone — the close-up details that set the mood for the whole backyard after dark.
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Water features to discuss
Warmth should fitthe whole composition
Fire features are built into custom pool and outdoor-living projects and can run on natural gas, propane, or another suitable fuel source.
Fire features to discuss
- Fire pitsThe gathering point — a low, open flame that seating pulls up around, built into a stacked-stone or masonry surround.
- FireplacesA full-height focal point with hearth and chimney that frames an outdoor room, holds warmth, and cuts the evening wind.
- Fire bowlsSculptural bowls set at pool corners or on raised walls — often paired with water for movement and reflection after dark.
What should you decide before construction?
The best feature starts with the way you want your backyard to feel and function. Before construction, discuss these choices with your pool designer:
- Focal point and sight lines: Decide whether the feature should frame the view from the home, seating area, or pool.
- Sound and movement: Choose between a quiet sheet of water, the sound of a waterfall, or a more animated effect from bubblers and deck jets.
- Placement and scale: Match the feature to the pool, walls, yard, and circulation so it feels intentional rather than crowded.
- Fuel and controls: Confirm a suitable fuel source for fire features and how lighting, pumps, and water features will be controlled.
- Materials and finish: Coordinate stone, tile, coping, and surrounding landscape before final selections.
How are fire and waterfeatures planned withthe pool?
We coordinate the feature with the pool layout, raised walls, hardscape, landscape, shade, and gathering areas so the finished backyard feels like one outdoor-living environment.
- 1.Start with placement and scale: establish the focal point, sight lines, and circulation around the pool.
- 2.Coordinate the systems: plan water movement, suitable fuel, lighting, pumps, and controls with the design.
- 3.Resolve the finish: align stone, tile, coping, landscape, and seating before construction begins.
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