Summer Series-Pools and Pool Houses

The summer is once again here at the Jersey Shore, the season that everyone looks forward to the most to come back around every year. The time for soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the coastal breeze as much as you can before September approaches. For that reason, we are starting a summer series that focuses on different exterior remodels or design features that are the most popular to have to get the most out of the summer season. Even though the beach isn’t far, pool installations and pool house new builds or existing space conversions are a very popular choice for today’s homeowners to make their backyard their own personal oasis.

Pools

There are a variety of different styles and designs one can choose from for pools, a few questions to consider before making your overall decision should be:

– What is the inspiration for your pool or general vibe you want it to give? Such as tropical, modern, Mediterranean, the options are endless
– What is the ideal shape you have in mind?
– What is the ideal size? Ranges from plunge pool to a diving pool/deep-end pool
– Will it have separate sections with a hot tub or turbo jets?
– Will it have built in seating or lounge chairs?
– Endless aesthetic customizations from tile to flooring selections, to patterns and textures

The endless choices when thinking about having a pool installed can be very daunting because of the infinite customization possibilities, but that is also one of the positive things about wanting to embark on your own remodeling process to create your dream retreat area. The finished project will always be just how you want it to be in the end. It is important to remember that if you are thinking about having a pool installed, you can utilize a remodeling design build firm, like Baine Contracting, that can help you walk through all of these decisions and point you in the right direction to have the dream pool oasis that you have always hoped for. Some homeowners prefer to have a plunge pool, which is a small and compact shallow pool that typically is designed for the goal of offering relaxation and the opportunity to cool off after a long day. They sometimes have built-in seating that can be added, such as lounge chairs that are partially submerged in the water. Whereas some homeowners may prefer a diving pool or deep end pool, which offers a wider range of swimming activities because of its larger size, and more people can comfortably fit in it than perhaps a plunge pool.

Pool Houses

Not only are pools a popular design and addition for homes along the Jersey shore, but the popularity of building pool houses for extra rooms and to have a separate guest suite area for family and friends to stay at has become prevalent in the past few years. A pool house can be as simple as just having a place that offers extra storage and a bedroom, or it could be a bar area and kitchenette space to save you from going in and out of the main house during parties or get togethers. There is also the option of it being a full-fledged extensive guest suite with a living room, kitchen, bedrooms, and full-size bathrooms. Many homeowners today are achieving their pool house space by completing a garage conversion, which is switching the space from storing a car to being either a pool house, a man cave, a guest suite, or even just a hangout space. Converting a garage space to a pool house may be a good option for you if you don’t
really utilize your garage currently, and since it already is a prior existing building, it may help to save some engineering and zoning costs depending on how extensive of a pool house design you are considering. Overall, the type of pool house building really depends on what you would want to get out of the space and what you want to get out of your backyard, as well as what would fit your overall lifestyle. For instance, if you enjoy hosting parties and having various social events, a complete pool house remodel with a guest suite that has a full kitchen and hangout space, plus an additional bathroom, would be the best option for you since it would offer more space for those special events and occasions.

With living by the Jersey shore, the ocean is right in your backyard, but sometimes you want your own personal oasis without leaving your house. For that reason, a pool might be a good addition to your backyard to take your space to the next level, and after a long beach day in the sun, diving into your own pool would be the perfect way to cool off. There are many pool design ideas, it’s important to think about which ones may fit your lifestyle the best and that you think
you would get the most out of these design features. If you are thinking about optimizing outdoor living space to suit your needs the best, consider reaching out to Baine Contracting, Inc. to help you create your own dream space, be it a pool, a pool house, a cabana, or a combination of various luxury features.

By Shannon Johnstone at Baine Contracting, Inc.