Pools

A Pool at Sea

An island off the Marathon Coast, located a mile from the ocean shore, was a challenging project location for this fiberglass pool builder.

December 20, 2021

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Pool Tile, Fornasetti Style

Designer Piero Fornasetti's signature motif has long adorned wallpapers, furniture and — most famously — ceramic plates. Now, it’s nestled within the pool tiles at a 5-star hotel in Northern Italy.

December 7, 2021

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Timeless Design

Read how 18th century aquatic masters can teach today’s pool designers the importance of story and connection with clients.

November 16, 2021

Croome Park in Worcestershire, England, as it appeared back in Lancelot Brown’s day, from an original painting by Benjamin Fawcett and Alexander Francis Lydon. This foreground scene, which appears so exquisitely natural, is actually an enormous, man-made water feature built both for its serene aesthetic and to solve the estate’s drainage problems.

Take a Dip on the Vegas Strip

The Venetian Resort’s newly upgraded pool deck joins Las Vegas' lineup of luxurious and exciting swimming spots.

November 2, 2021

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2021 PHTA Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners

This year's PHTA Awards of Excellence includes a new category, created to further recognize standout projects. We are pleased to introduce the 2021 Merit award winners.

October 21, 2021

Category: TRADITIONAL By: Platinum Pools, Houston, Texas

2021 PHTA Awards of Excellence: Bronze Winners

We continue our month-long coverage of the 2021 Awards of Excellence with the bronze-winning companies and their installations.

October 19, 2021

Category: SPAS BUILT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SWIMMING POOLS By: Paragon Pools, Las Vegas, Nev.

2021 PHTA Awards of Excellence: Silver Winners

These breathtaking projects received the second-highest accolade by the PHTA in this year's Awards of Excellence.

October 14, 2021

2021 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners

The PHTA International Awards of Excellence celebrates the remarkable work of the best builders and designers in the business.

October 12, 2021

Category: Elevated Pool and/or Spa Structure By: Cascade Custom Pools, Austin, Texas

This compelling display from Jacuzzi Ontario, though it consumes retail floor space, brings the customer into the actual experience of the swim spa and drives sales of the high margin product.

3 Keys to Selling More Swim Spas

Steps toward overcoming the perceived obstacles in the swim spa market.

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Pool Bob's Hydro-Eclectic Musings: Know How — No Way!

Section view of the panorama building presented by Robert Barker in London’s Leicester Square, an elaborate and powerful precursor of today’s virtual reality. Note the familiar view of the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral in the upper half. The lower half features a view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill.

VR in the 18th Century

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Retail Forecast 2022: Choppy Waters, Favorable Winds

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Meet the 2021 Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy and Gal

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