2013 Top Ten Trends - Adcock Pool, Spa and Billiards

2013 Top Ten Trends
In Swimming Pool & Spa Design
Contributors:
Members of The Master Pools Guild
The Master Pools Guild is an international
organization of elite, custom swimming pool
builders whose primary goal is to build the most
beautiful swimming pools in the world. This
publication is a product of their March 2013
collaboration regarding swimming pool design
trends they are seeing in their areas. Follow
them on Twitter @masterpools!!
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1 Fire Features Are Hot …………………………….. 1
2 Classic Designs In Modern Lines ……………… 3
3 Outdoor Kitchens………………………….............6
4 Alternative Materials A Must …………………….7
5 Rooms For So Much More…………………….…10
6 Out On A Ledge……………………………………..13
7 Focused On Fitness ……………………………….16
8 Automation… There’s An App For That……..18
9 Taking Spas To A New Level…………………….20
10 Plunge Pools…………………………………………22
11 The “Ultimate Pool”……………………………….23
12 Quick Glance Trend List…………………………27
Trend 1:
Fire Features Are Hot!
The no. 1 trend in swimming pool design is
adding the element of fire to the pool scape.
The reason is two fold:
1- Consumers are seeking high-quality
products that enhance their outdoor space
and create an enjoyable year- round
environment. Exterior fireplaces and fire
pits/bowls/elements allow consumers to
extend the use of their outdoor space.
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Trend 1:
Cont. Fire Features Are Hot!
2-The combination of fire and water
elements quickly transforms an ordinary
space into something extraordinary!
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Trend 2:
Classic Designs In Modern Lines
Today’s modern pool
design is geometric
sleek with clean lines.
This design can
compliment the
architectural style of
any home and works
well with luxury pool
designs.
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Trend 2:
Classic Designs Cont.
As part of this trend, many modern pools incorporate an infinity edge.
These pools are often best located on terraced or hillside properties
incorporating the pool into the view of a nearby natural body of water,
such as a lake or ocean that lies in the background often, just beyond
the pool or adjacent on the horizon.
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Trend 2:
Classic Designs Cont.
Also known as disappearing, vanishing and negative edge pools, these
designs make the pool appear to be part of the view. By dropping the
pool’s back wall to water level the water overflow creates a spectacular
view. The overflow is caught in a catch basin below the back of the pool
wall and the water is recirculated back into the pool system.
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Trend 3:
Outdoor Kitchens
Not only has the backyard
culinary experience moved
beyond the patio but, the trend
of the “summer kitchen” has
migrated to areas beyond those
traditionally warmer climates.
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Trend 4:
Alternative Materials Are A Must!
Alternative = Pebble Finishes
Alternative materials are high on our swimming
pool trends list this year. Consumers are
desiring products such as; Pebble finishes, glass
tile & stone.
Aggregate pebble finishes like Pebble Tec –a
product comprised of the finest pebbles and
seashells imported from around the world
creates a beautiful and
distinctively different finish
for the interior of the pool.
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Trend 4:
Alternative = Glass Tile
Glass tile, especially in darker
colors & shades of deep blue
& grey.
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Trend 4:
Alternative = Stone
Also on the list of popular alternative
materials are marble &/or travertine
tiles, both of which belong to the
limestone family.
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Trend 5:
Rooms For So Much More
Trend No. 5 = Transforming outdoor (or
interior) poolside spaces into exciting
living areas. Consumers are working
with swimming pool designers to
create a total pool scape concept –
often laid out in multiple phases.
While some offer entertainment for
family and friends others may include a
secluded place to relax.
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Trend 5:
Rooms For So Much More Cont.
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Trend 5:
Rooms For So Much More Cont.
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Trend 6:
Getting Out On A Ledge
Often referred to as a lounging ledge or a Baja Step, these shallow
spaces are great:
• as a splash area for toddlers
• launching platforms for the kids floating toys (they can climb on the
toys much more easily from the ledge & push off into the pool).
• for people who aren't swimming to rest their feet in the water
while sitting on the edge.
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Trend 6:
Getting Out On The Ledge Cont.
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Trend 6:
Getting Out On The Ledge
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Trend 7:
Focused On Fitness
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Trend 7:
Focused On Fitness Cont.
Swimming
pool designs
with
fitness
in mind!
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Trend 8:
Automation – There’s An App…
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Pool & Spa Temperature
Water Features
Laminar Jets
Lights – Colors as well as Dimmers
Landscape Lights
Pumps
Pool Cleaner
Security/cameras
And much more!
Trend 8:
Automation – Cleaners & Covers
Automatic covers & in-floor or
robotic cleaning systems allow
you the freedom to spend
More of your time relaxing
& enjoying your pool!
Covers are customizable in
any & every size & shape!
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Trend 9:
Taking The Spa To A New Level
Spa’s have risen to a new level – literally, as a
popular design trend includes the spa being raised
above the pool allowing water to flow from the
spa into the pool itself. But customization of
concrete (gunite) spas now includes enhanced
automation , custom molded seating, jet
placement for optimized hydrotherapy benefits all
designed to enhance your poolscape and
compliment the architectural style of your home.
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Trend 9:
The Spa Cont.
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Trend 10:
Plunge Pools
Plunge pools are shallow
pools built for the purpose
of lounging, wading &
cooling off. Once found
only in exclusive resort
areas, the plunge pool
design has become a trend
especially in areas where
space is at a premium.
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The Ultimate Pool For 2013
The “Cloud Pool ”…
Dubbed the “Cloud Pool”
by the designer, this pool
received the Master Pools
Guild International Award
of Excellence. We believe
it is the Ultimate Pool as it
includes so many of this
years design trends.
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So Many Trends:
“ Cloud Pool” We’ve Got It All…
1. Fire feature = gas assisted fireplace
2. Modern lines
3. Outdoor Kitchen = gourmet, includes 2 grills, fridge, icemaker
& pizza oven
4. Alternative Materials
5. Additional Areas = cabana area designed to match home’s
architectural style + in pool swim up bar seating
6. Ledge = see plunge pool below
7. Fitness = plenty of room for swimming
8. Automation = all pool & spa controls automated as well as an
automatic pool cover that deploys each night.
9. Spa = Custom spa with contoured seats
10. Plunge Pool = This pool has a wet deck = 6” flat area for
sitting & cooling off &/or enjoying drinks from the bar.
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Take It To The Limit:
View From The House
This is the view of the Cloud Pool from the home.
The owners wanted to create the ultimate retreat
for their family. Awaking to this view certainly
invites you outdoors to lead an active, healthy and
happy lifestyle!
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Stay Inspired!
Dreaming… & Keeping Our Head
In The Clouds…
We hope you have enjoyed this look at the swimming pool design trends for
2013. For over 50 years we have had the privilege to build some of the
world’s most beautiful pools. We are thrilled you have chosen to join us on
our journey as we continue to dream and create the world’s most incredible
poolscapes. We encourage you to visit the resource library on our website
for more information and guides to help you plan your ULTIMATE
poolscape. www.masterpoolsguild.com”
Master Pools Guild, Building Dreams, One Yard At A Time
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Quick Glance Trend List:
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