Pool trends

If you are fortunate enough to own a swimming pool you will, most likely, be using it more frequently as you spend more time at home. Because you will be using your pool a lot more this year (and thankfully there is some sunshine for outdoor pool owners), this could be a good time to start thinking about any swimming pool refurbishments you might want to make when life becomes freer. If you are going the refurbishment or enhancement route, you could treat yourself to something ‘of the moment?’ Here are just a few options.

Built-in Bar
With the pubs closed until further notice, what better time is there than this summer to install a built-in bar in your luxury pool? A bar can be built to your exact specifications, whether that’s at the end of the pool or on an island right in the middle. Either way, once you have sipped a few fruit cocktails you will start feeling a little like you’re on holiday..

Deepen the colour of your pool
The light blue hue that has traditionally been associated with swimming pools has always been an attempt to resemble the colour of the sea in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean - clear, blue and endless. But why settle for the same light blue hue as everyone else when you could go a little darker? The colour of the year (according to Pantone) is Classic Blue. More and more pool owners are choosing darker finishes for their pools, not only for the exotic, lagoon-style aesthetic it provides but because a dark finish will retain heat more effectively, potentially reducing heating costs in the winter months.

Au Naturale
There was once a time when every swimming pool conformed to the same clinical standard - bold ivory white tiles and a perfectly formed rectangle with steps at one end and a gradual depth. However, there is a growing trend towards more organic looking pools, which is perhaps a style that one might explore if undertaking a major refurb. From towering water features built to resemble real-world rock formations to lighting that changes to reflect the time of day, going natural is a definite pool trend for 2020 and beyond. For those that want to go truly natural, saltwater pools continue to grow in popularity. However, it is important to note that salt is an abrasive material that can play havoc with heaters, fixtures and underwater lighting.

Energy-efficiency
We are becoming a more sensitive society when it comes to the health of our planet and energy efficiency can also be applied to your swimming pool. During a refurbishment programme, why not swap those old stock lights for more efficient smart LED pool lighting that can take on a variety of colours to provide ambient lighting that’s as visually stunning as it is environmentally friendly? Taking things a step further, you could even consider investing in solar heaters and variable-speed pumps to lower energy costs and your pool’s carbon footprint.

We have touched on a few ideas to get you thinking, you will be able to find lots more when you do your own research. The best private pools are those that are customised to fit not only their surroundings but how their owners intend to use them. If adding a new contemporary touch to your pool appeals, get in touch with our refurbishment team to discuss how we can turn your pool refurbishment into a bold and exciting re-imagining of what a swimming pool can be.

At London Swimming Pool Company we specialise in swimming pool design, construction, refurbishment and servicing so if you need advice on a pool build, contact us for an initial discussion – there’s no substitute for expert advice.