A pool offers a wonderful opportunity to design a sophisticated and luxurious space in your backyard. The materials and design elements you choose for your pool can transform it from a simply functional place to swim and relax and turn it into a beautiful oasis. The stone you choose, the options features you select, and the overall layout can all contribute to the overall design.
There are many water features you can add to your pool to give it a unique look, such as a waterfall, jets, and even a fountain. One of the most popular options is the spillover water feature. This feature does exactly what its name suggests: It pours out water that spills over the edge of the pool. The hardscaping experts at Triad Associates can help you design the perfect spillover water feature to complement your pool.
The Benefits of Spillover Water Features
There are many benefits to adding such a feature to your pool. For starters, the cascading water creates a soothing effect. You can sit by the pool and watch the waterfall or listen to the soft trickling and feel calmer. The spillover water feature is almost like a meditative feature for your pool. You can even sit under the water feature and cool down as it falls onto your head.
A spillover water feature can almost act as a framing device for the pool’s design, depending on where it is placed. It can serve as an anchor or focal point if there is just one. If you have two or more spillover water features, they can be placed at ends of the pool, serving as a frame.
Overall, a spillover water feature makes your pool seem more sophisticated, thereby elevating the value of your whole property. Our designers will help you determine the right design and placement of your spillover water feature for maximum benefit.
Design of the Spillover Water Feature
There are many ways to incorporate the spillover water feature into your space or to maximize its design.
One of the most popular ways that people use the spillover water feature is to add it to raised beam decking at one side of the pool. The decking may create a lounging space on one side of the pool, and the water feature is nested in the side, spilling water into the pool itself. You can choose a nice accent stone for the side of the decking, keeping in mind what will look best behind the falling water.
A spillover water feature can also be added to a standalone wall or column placed at the poolside. The wall can be long, creating a nice backdrop for the pool, with the water spilling over the side. Or the wall can be short, not much bigger than a column, creating a nice focal point by the pool. In either scenario, the materials you choose will be essential to the final look. You have a large variety of stone and veneer to choose from that create many different looks. You can also mix and match stones to create interesting contrasts.
Our design specialists can help you explore the different stone options to create just the look you want. We use samples, sketches, and 3D design software to help you visualize the possibilities in your space. We’ll introduce you to stone types you might not have considered, and we’ll show you novel combinations that will produce unexpected looks.
In addition to these standalone features, you can also incorporate a spillover water feature directly into another water feature. For example, you can create a hot tub next to the pool, or even a smaller pool, and leave part of the side open so that the water runs over and into the pool beside it. You would create the look of a small infinity pool, creating an interesting and luxurious design. Again, in this design scenario, the materials you choose would be very important. You can use different stones for the border, the surround, the backdrop to the water feature, and more. All of these choices should work in tandem to create a look you’ll love.
Keep in mind that you can also add accent features to your water feature. For example, you can add ambient lighting behind or just under the water, giving the water a look like it’s glowing as it is spilling out. At night, this will create a truly magical look. You can pair this with other lighting features in and around your pool, such as underwater lighting or poolside lighting. You can also put recessed lighting in your raised beam decking.
Remember that you have more options for your lighting than white or yellow. Colored lighting can add your style to your pool design. Working with a hardscape designer can help you put all these elements together so that they work in tandem to create a breathtaking design.
Upgrade Your Pool with Spillover Water Features and More
The hardscaping experts at Triad Associates are ready to help you upgrade your pool with a spillover water feature or other elements to make it the best that it can be. We can upgrade your existing pool, or we can help you design the hardscaping for a new pool build.
Our designers work closely with you from the conception of your project to the completion to ensure that every detail is right. We’ll help you understand all the options for your stone, veneer, and other materials to create the perfect look while also ensuring a safe space that is both durable and easy to maintain. We also perform a site evaluation and make tailored suggestions to work with your land, preventing the development of any future problems.
Call us today to schedule a consultation with a hardscaping designer and start exploring your options for spillover water features and other designs. We have a large gallery of completed projects that you can review to get ideas and to better understand the high quality of our work. Call us today and find out why we’re the hardscaping design company that Haverhill experts trust!
