Relax and Unwind: Custom Pool and Spa Design Ideas in the Sparks and Reno, NV Areas

If you are ready to turn your Sparks and Reno, NV Areas backyard into an oasis, consider adding a custom pool and spa. Spending lovely summer days by the pool and easing those aching muscles in the spa never felt better than when it is right in your backyard. You can relax and unwind whenever you wish with these custom pool and spa designs.

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An Elevated Pool and Spa Combination

The ultimate relaxation can be yours with an elevated pool and spa design. As you sink into the depths of the blue pool when it’s time to swim laps for your daily exercise, you can appreciate the convenience of having such a lovely feature close by.

When you choose an elevated design for the pool and spa, there are many ways you can so with the plan. You might like to have an elevated pool with an attached spa. Consider adding an illuminated rock grotto to one end for some understated drama. You might also like the idea of having a slide for the kids or another waterfall where they can splash and play.

You could also request a shallow sun shelf with built-in tanning ledges or chairs. Remember that not every guest will want to sit in the sun for the whole day so adding a covered cabana nearby can offer shade to those who need some relief from the heat.

Planning an elevated pool and spa can let your water feature be the focal point of the backyard, drawing people out and into this amazing space. Placing the cabana at a lower point can let your guests enjoy the pool fun while keeping cool.

A Modern Geometric Pool and Spa Combination

If you prefer a modern aesthetic, a geometric pool and spa can be what you want. With a pool in a “T” shape, the long side can hold the shallow water where people can move in and out of the pool while one side of the “T” can hold a spa that sits at the same level as the pool. This can let you and your guests see the pool while relaxing in the warmer spa waters.

As part of the expansive pool deck, you can echo the sharp angles with planting spaces in squares at various spots. There, you can have a tree with seasonal flowers and shrubs which can look especially beautiful at night with spotlights to illuminate the space.

The other side of the “T” can have a long, narrow fire pit where friends and family can sit by the fire while watching the pool fun.

A Rustic Pool and Spa Combination

Another great design can be a rustic pool and spa plan that makes use of landscape boulders to surround the elevated spa. You can choose the most pleasing pool shape with a spa that sits higher than the pool.

Landscape boulders that reach the spa height can let you have blooming ground covers that spill over the rock edges. You might like the idea of hidden steps at the back of the spa so all you see is the spa top with the textured rocks and sustainable plantings for added interest and beauty.

Whatever pool and spa combo you can conceive, a landscape professional can deliver.

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About the Author

A respected leader and influencer in the design/build industry, Ron founded FireSky in 2016. With a quarter-century of experience in landscape architecture, construction, entitlements, real estate development, Ron has led projects for high-profile customers, including Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn, Brenson Communities, Shell Oil, Trammel Crow, FORMA, General Development Inc., and the City of Albuquerque. He chairs the American Society of Landscape Architects’ Design Build PPN.