Poolscapes

“Splash Into Your Backyard Paradise”

What Are Poolscapes?

"Poolscapes" is a term used to describe the landscaping and overall design surrounding a swimming pool. It goes beyond just the pool itself and encompasses the entire outdoor living space, creating a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing outdoor entertaining area. Poolscapes involve the careful planning and integration of various elements to enhance the overall appeal and functionality of the pool area.

What Elements Are Inclusive In A Poolscape?

There are a variety of outdoor living elements that are typically incorporated into and around a poolscape. These elements listed below are used for both aesthetic and functional aspects to your outdoor living space:

  • Swimming pool and hot tubs

  • Hardscaping (patios, walkways, retaining walls, pool decking, pool coping, etc.)

  • Plantings

  • Decks

  • Landscape lighting

  • Outdoor audio

  • Outdoor kitchens and bars

  • Covered structures (pergolas, cabanas, pavilions, etc.)

  • Fire pits and fireplaces

  • Fences

What Types Of Pools Can I Pick From?

When it comes to selecting the right type of pool for your backyard, there are many different options to select from. All pool options we offer do come in both chlorine and salt water options. Listed below are the pool options we offer to clients:

  • Gunite - Mixture of cement, sand, and water sprayed onto steel rebar forming a highly durable and customizable pool

  • Fiberglass - Pre Manufactured pools that are made from fiberglass reinforced plastic that are highly durable requiring little maintenance

  • Vinyl (Liner) - Made out of flexible yet rigid plastic resin that come pre-formed yet do required routine maintenance

  • Precast Concrete - Pre Manufactured cast in place concrete pool that offers a space saving alternative to other larger manufactured options. The provider we work with is Soak Pools who offers different sizing a features to fit your needs

Meet Our Pool Design Specialist

Brian T. Stratton is an award winning Pool Designer and a Licensed New Jersey Landscape Architect with over 23 years of experience designing Poolscapes. Brian is located in Hunterdon County and the majority of his pool projects are in North & Central New Jersey. Brian also designs pool projects globally, most notably in the Caribbean Islands.

Pool projects are incredibly complicated and Brian prides himself on a very thorough design process that will ensure the success of the project without any surprises for the client. Most people who have a pool project built go right to a pool builder and skip the most important step, which is a sophisticated planning process so that all costs and all variables are fully understood. Brian handles all aspects of the design process including the initial zoning and engineering approvals, all material selections, and even down to grout colors and furniture selections.

Golden Wolf owner Marcus Celiano and Brian are happy to have a 30 minute introduction video call where everyone can meet and discuss the project vision and all the steps necessary to create a Home Resort TM. Visit www.PoolArtist.com to learn more about Brian and see endless pictures of his work and photo tours where you can see the entire pool project process. Brian’s Instagram is the.pool.artist where you can quickly see lots of pictures.

Long Valley, NJ

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