There’s nothing like relaxing poolside on a warm, sunny day. If you want to transform the backyard into an oasis this summer, add water features to the pool or spa. Here, the custom pool design team at Destination Pools in Columbia, IL, share the top four water features customers include in their landscape.

4 Water Features for a Stunning Custom Pool Design

1. Deck Jets 

Deck jets add fun and excitement to the backyard with arcs of water projected from the deck or patio into the pool. You can adjust the stream length, direction, and height to produce a variety of effects to meet your mood or occasion. These include beautiful plate covers, which blend well with hardscaping. 

2. Laminar 

Laminars create a fun, eye-catching spectacle to a custom pool design. These dramatic features produce uniform arcs of water that spring from a wall or other structure into the pool. They can be transparent or colored, with the hues created by LED lights. You can program the lights to have the streams clear or vibrantly colored depending on your mood. Hue choices are almost endless. Water streams can reach seven to eight feet. 

3. Waterfalls 

There’s nothing as awe-inspiring as natural beauty. Waterfalls are the ideal way to incorporate the beauty of nature into the landscape. You can add these to the pool or elsewhere in the yard, such as by a grotto or pond. Depending on the environment and your style, you can choose a series of tiered waterfalls or a stunning single option.

4. Sheer Descent 

Sheer descents are a favorite style of a waterfall that blends in poolside. These project a sheer sheet of water that cascades into the pool. It can be affixed to a wall of the same material as the pool decks, such as tile or stone. You can add LED lights behind the sheet to produce beautiful colors, similar to the laminar. 

If you’re ready to transform the backyard into a tropical oasis, count on the swimming pool contractors at Destination Pools. Since 2008 these experienced professionals have been making clients’ dreams a reality. In addition to custom pool designs and features, they also provide pool repair and installation. Call (618) 281-7776 or visit their website to learn more about the water features they offer.