You can create a lively landscape around your pool and spa by utilizing fun features as focal points. The focal points help draw the eye across your landscape design to highlight your favorite elements. You can use nearly any dramatic element as a focal point in your landscape design, but fountains, sculptures, benches, arbors and fireplaces work exceptionally well. Utilize this guide to learn how to utilize these five landscape features to establish focal points around your pool.
Fountain
Stately fountains in any style you prefer can make excellent focal points for the landscape near your pool. From traditional three-tier designs to modern wall fountains, you can find fountains in styles that meet your appearance preferences. You can install the fountain on the pool deck or even on the tanning shelf for a dramatic display day and night.
Sculpture
Metal and stone sculptures have a commanding appearance that makes for a great poolside focal point. You can acquire these sculptures from local artists or even try your hand at making your own displays. You may even be able to find old, unique sculptures for sale through your local classifieds. Consider placing the sculpture within a short hedge or stone base to help it stand out even more.
Bench
A wooden bench painted in bright hues can serve as a beautiful focal point for your pool landscape. You can also acquire concrete benches with ornate details throughout to make a statement. Consider adding a small basket of flowers to the bench to make it look even more inviting and cheery.
Arbor
An arbor can serve as a key entry point into your pool and spa area that doubles as the main focal point for your landscape design. This feature ensures all eyes are on guests as they arrive at your home for your next party. You can find arbors in nearly any size, material and design configuration imaginable, so be sure to browse all your options before making a choice.
Fireplace
A fireplace not only looks incredible when installed next to your pool, it also produces heat to keep you and your guests comfortable outside for as long as you want to hang out. You can acquire a pre-built fireplace or elect to have one made from stone, brick or other materials. Select a fireplace or materials that will beautifully complement or contrast your existing landscape for the best results.
If you take the time to select and install your ideal landscaping feature as your focal point, you can improve the beauty of your pool and spa landscape in an instant. To get started, partner with your team at Proscape by giving us a call at 909-335-0997.