Like kitchens and bathrooms, pools are a home renovation favorite subject to new trends and changing tastes. Whether it’s wraparound patios, connected jacuzzis, or tropical landscaping, pool design always seems to be evolving. This past year was no exception, as pool construction and renovation work featured a handful of memorable, cutting-edge new styles. Here’s a look back on a few of the hottest pool trends in 2018 that will look great in 2019 and beyond. 

The Best Pool Trends of 2018 

1. Pool Landscaping 

While everyone enjoys a pleasantly cultivated backyard, it’s only in 2018 that homeowners have started to tailor their landscape to their pool. Palm trees, colorful shrubs like bougainvillea and night-blooming jasmine, and tall grasses like bamboo were planted around pools to provide privacy, shade, and visual beauty. Instead of plain concrete pool decks, troughs of loose natural stones recreated the soothing feel of a Zen garden.

2. Sun Shelves

Sun shelves are ledges inside the pool designed so that loungers can relax while partially submerged in the water. Sun shelves are typically seen at top-of-the-line hotels and resorts, but in 2018 they began making their way to private homes. Add a sun shelf to your pool to create a timeless sense of luxury. 

3. Unique Tile Framing

Part of the fun of installing a pool is finding ways to make it look alluring and distinctive. Tile framing is when mosaic tiles are installed around the rim of the pool. While tile framing is an important part of any pool, choosing vibrant, eye-catching tiles to distinguish the frame from the rest of the pool was a popular way to make pools unique in 2018 and will continue to look sharp for years to come. 

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your pool or install a new one, turn to Central Pacific Specialty Contractors in Kailua, HI. Their team handles concrete repair and restoration projects of all sizes, including swimming pool construction, patio work, and decorative concrete jobs for residents all over Oahu. Visit the team's website to learn more about their services, or call the pool construction professionals directly at (808) 262-2527.