Janet Butler
Outstanding design and inviting details bring luxury to the swimming experience in these pools, presented by The Master Pools Guild. Graceful curves, ‘wave’ patterned or sunburst-splashed mosaic tile floors, and pebbled ‘sand’ surroundings that mimic sandy beaches, create the swimming experience of an interlude in a secluded, oh-so-private tropical lagoon. The whole family will enjoy the whimsical touch of a pool on which a statue in the form of a fellow swimmer perches by the side , inviting all to dive in — or a pool ready for a rousing water basketball game, with hoop already in place. One pool, with handy snack bar and stools, accommodates those breaks between laps; others, with cozy, plush conversational areas, encourage lingering over wine and conversation.
Other distinctive architectural details set various moods: elegant Grecian columns, polished wood paneling, even bright, colorful abstract art that covers an entire pool-length wall. One pool reflects Art Deco-style lighting in its ‘clublike’ retro setting, while others present clean geometric lines and walls of glass that meld outdoors and indoors. Skylights dapple pool surfaces with sunlight by day and invite stargazing by night ; relaxation is effortless among palms, ferns, and tropical greenery, enveloped in the bubbling warmth of each pool’s complementary spa. These and countless other pools shown in the Master Pools Guild galleries demonstrate the mission of their creators — to ‘transform your [pool] vision into a place of beauty and enjoyment for years to come.’
