Straight-talk pool design guides for Los Angeles homeowners : choosing a pool type, planning the build, resurfacing intervals, decking materials, and vetting a contractor.
On the Westside, the pool is part of the living space. Here is how to design a pool, deck, and transition that turn a backyard into an extension of the house.
Read more →Clean geometry or organic curves? The shape of a pool sets the tone of a whole backyard. Here is how to choose the design that fits your home and lot.
Read more →A compact yard does not rule out a great pool. Here is how thoughtful design turns small and narrow Westside lots into backyards that swim larger than they look.
Read more →Salt air and bright sun are tough on a pool. Here is how the right finishes, coping, hardware, and equipment keep a coastal Westside pool looking and running right for years.
Read more →A pool gets used after dark as much as in daylight. Here is how lighting design turns a Westside backyard into an evening room and the pool into its centerpiece.
Read more →A pool can be the heart of a backyard built for gathering. Here is how spas, water features, and smart layout turn a Westside pool into a space made for entertaining.
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