A typical pool project may include the deck and vessel, some fencing and perhaps some plants and sod around it to make it look nice. This job was more involved. It required the incorporation of a variety of elements into one seamless and agreeable whole.
The clients were interested in implementing a master plan for the backyard of the property to make their yard more usable and enjoyable. Some of the pieces of the backyard puzzle included a new deck overlooking the pool, a screened porch with a gas fireplace, a covered porch off of the kitchen with remotely controlled retractable screens, a covered level lanai off the basement level, a therapeutic spa encased in stone, a loving-arm staircase for more comfortable access from the driveway, a rather large 22-by-43-foot pool with an automatic safety cover, Sheer Descent waterfalls and host of amenities and details to accompany each. In addition, the plan also had to prepare space for a future pool/guest house.
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