Swimming Pool Water Feature Ideas

What Swimming Pool Water Features Can I Add to My Pool?

Swimming-Pool-Water-Feature-Ideas3Swimming Pool Water Feature Ideas to inspire you with your backyard design.  When water is in motion it engages our senses, it is beautiful to look at and very relaxing to hear. A swimming pool with a custom water feature or waterfall is a water-on-water experience that serves as a focal point and draws you into its environment. Similar to other elements on your property, you want to choose a water feature that compliments the architectural style of your home as well as your pool. Your swimming pool water feature should also fit within your budget and personal taste. Gappsi offers a variety of pool water features to choose from including fountains, scuppers, sheer decent, rain curtains, laminar jets, bubblers, mist, deck jets, boulder waterfalls, infinity edges or negative edges, and dramatic fire-on water features.

With so many types of water features to choose from, the effects they can create are seemingly infinite when factoring in size, flow rate, acoustics, and lighting. Simply put, today’s pool builders create customized features that move water in astonishing ways.

Swimming Pool Water Feature Ideas

1. Fountains – Ornamental fountains make attractive additions to any swimming pool. In particular, these water features are visually intriguing when grouped together in a pair or trio.

In particular, bubbler fountains are a favorite on new projects. Growing demand for pool tanning ledges is driving the rise of the bubblers.  That’s because a lively bubbler is a perfect way to accent a tanning ledge or the pool’s first entry step. Their fluid motion provides a cue to alert pool users to the shallow structure below.  For the same reason, bubblers are a favorite to mark a beach entry on a pool. A bubbler fountain can also go in the center of a spa.

To make the most of bubblers or spray fountains, you want the ability to view them at night too. With this benefit in mind, ask us about adding color-changing LED lighting to each one.

Additional factors that are equally important in choosing the right water feature for your swimming pool:

2. Rock Waterfalls – More pool owners are requesting rock waterfalls and rock features to make their pool feel like a home resort. Freeform pools commonly use rock waterfalls.  They are ideal for natural-style pools that may resemble a tropical lagoon or mountain spring. The freeform pools use the large rocks surrounding the pool as a small deck. Large boulder clusters or rock planters help the waterfall blend into the pool area.

Some rock styles and colors are universally popular, but each region of the country has a preferred color pattern and rock type based on the appearance of the local stone. Many pool owners prefer natural stone, but the faux rock is a great option as well because it allows for customized formations.

The size of the waterfall should be relatively proportional to the size of the pool, but multiple waterfalls on an average-sized pool will look great with the right landscaping. Using several waterfalls for a dramatic effect typically works better than one massive waterfall.

So Many Features To Choose From The Possibilities Are Endless

3.  Sound – Most homeowners opt for an added water pool feature for their homes not only because of the visual aesthetics but also because of the sound it produces. It is equally significant to establish the mood that your water feature will create. A well-designed pool water feature must not only be visually appealing but equally enticing to other senses. Ambient noises like the sound of flowing water are said to produce a relaxing vibe and a calm atmosphere. While if you are opting for a quiet environment, then go for water features that do not produce sound.

4.  Flow Of The Water – Dynamics is also a significant part of swimming pool water feature design. The flow of water, including its direction and how it enters the pool, can cause corresponding effects on the overall look of the water feature. Fluidity in motion is one of the factors which make swimming pool water features visually satisfying. While some may opt to go with dynamic water features, others may choose to go with the stillness of the water. Some water features produce a stunning mirror-like surface that emanates tranquility.

5.  Lighting – Mood and accent lighting can be added to the water feature to enhance its ambiance and appearance. Warm lights or colored lights add visual interest and also make your water feature stand out, especially at night. Natural lighting is also another important factor as the way the water feature reflects and refracts sunlight causes an effect on the color.

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6.  Budget – The budget plays an important part in choosing the right water feature for your swimming pool. Some may consider it to be the biggest constraint because it dictates the features which you can include in your water feature.

7. Effects – Water features often include features that can be adjusted to different settings, providing different effects. The light settings are activated depending on the current mood of the user or the personal preference of the homeowner.

Swimming-Pool-Water-Feature-IdeasSpillover Bowls And Pools On Long Island NY

Gappsi designed and installed a small vinyl pool that was built with concrete walls and a liner in this backyard in Seaford NY. Our team at Gappsi incorporated stairs and a sundeck into the pool to add additional features. The sundeck has 12 inches of water and it’s used to keep the lunch chairs with a table that will hold an umbrella. A water feature with led spillover bowls and a 4 feet sheer descent. The water bowls are coordinated with the pool lights which also change colors. We paved the entire backyard and pool coping with G043 marble pavers. We also landscaped up the fence between the pool and fence with evergreens and other flowering plants.

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Smokeless wood burning Breeo fire pit

Smokeless wood burning  Breeo fire pitThis is a Breeo 32 inches wood burning smokeless in stainless steel.  Very beautiful and will never rust, it’s nice and clean. We will start it up for the first time tonight. That the fire started it. The fire pit has a double wall construction allowing air from the outside to circulate and come out through those holes from the top. After it gets hot it will re burn the smoke before it gets out of the fire pit. That is why it is considered a smokeless fire pit. It is also a heat element because the stainless  steel  gets hot and it generates heat and reflects heat for the surrounding 10ft away all around the fire pit. This is a very nice device, nice and clean. We  are very happy to use it. We will not build another fire pit without using  a breeo  fire pit. This also comes with a grill. you see the holes the post goes in there and you can attach the grill to cook on it or even a pot that hands from the top. This all system comes as an option for every breeo fire pit. You may visit the Gappsi Showroom and you will see the all line of the breeo  fire pits displayed. Gappsi is a dealer for Breeo products and all other outdoor appliances. We also provide  These services in the following areas of Eastern Long-Island – Western long-Island  – North-Shore long-Island – South-Shore long-Island, Suffolk County,  Nassau County,  Glen Cove, Hempstead, North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Babylon , Huntington,  Islip, Smithtown,  Brookhaven, Southampton,  Riverhead,  East Hampton, Southold, Old Brookville, Old Westbury, Mill Neck, Nissequogue, Lloyd Harbor,  Muttontown, Coldspring Harbor,  East ,Norwich and both Nassau and Suffolk County

G040 Marble Pavers Dix Hills NY

G040 Marble Pavers Dix Hills NYThis is our newest installation in Dix Hills NY. We remodeled the pool, installed a new liner, new equipment and new sheer descends with stone structure. We installed a new patio with the G40 natural stones. One of the most beautiful stones we ever had. This stone is very durable, will never change color, will never ware, will never weather, guaranteed. I actually installed this same exact project 25 years ago. We just remodeled it, beautiful.

Custom gunite swimming pool built in Lake Grove NY

Custom gunite swimming pool built in Lake Grove NY
This is our newest installation the G44. The project is almost complete. All we have to do is finish the inside of the pool. It will be super blue, diamond bright. The job is ready to be used. This is the waterfall, it has its own separate pump. This is a little patio, we still have to do some catch up with the landscaping. This is the slide. We are just about finished with the Pavillion. It is custom build with Azec. The kitchen built with the newest Eldorado pre casted cabinets reinforced with fiberglass cement. We will take a final video when the work is 100% complete.

 

Pond less waterfall built in Lake Grove NY

Pond less waterfall built in Lake Grove NYThis pond less water feature it’s been designed and built by Gappsi in Lake Grove NY as part of a large back yard project that includes a custom gunite swimming pool , pavilion , patio and full landscaping . Natural Long Island boulders were used for the risers and bluestone shelves for the water cascades. The landscape will be next to complete the water feature.

Custom Travertine Fireplace by Gappsi

Custom Travertine Fireplace by Gappsi    Here you see just one of our gorgeous outdoor patios that will give your backyard that sophisticated look you can enjoy and show off to your friends. The main center piece you can see is the outdoor fireplace, built with Firorito Travertine Veneers and Travertine Coping. This would be a perfect addition to any home. The patio layout is made from Firorito Travertine Pavers as well which can polished into a smooth shiny finish or it can be left unfinished for a textured appearance. The Firorito Travertine stone is durable, weather resistant, and multi colored really giving you a unique look.

    To get more of a serenity feel think about installing a Pondless Waterfall which is a re-circulating waterfall without the presence of a pond. Moss rocks are positioned to help move the water in different directions, just like it would appear in nature. You can enjoy tranquility running water without the maintenance of a pond. Finishing off with just a touch of color add some beautiful flowers for your new spa like setting.

Gunite Spillover Spa by Gappsi

Gunite Spillover Spa by GappsiThis pool house and patio of a private residence located on Long Island, features the design and construction, from concept to completion, by Gappsi Group. The quaint pool house is outlined with planting beds holding short voluminous green shrubs, with sweet and understated pink flowers adding a splash of color. The large gunite pool was custom designed and strategically plotted at the ideal location within the property survey. The pool’s amorphous shape is reminiscent of a natural lagoon, creating a tranquil environment. The custom-built natural stone spa, with an accompanying Scogli Di Mare Limestone step only adds to the serenity. The patio surrounding the pool and spa is made up of an array of mocha french pattern travertine, and lined with matching coping. The finishing touch on this backyard design, as well as an added entertainment factor, is the custom-built outdoor fire pit. All construction and installation was completed by our highly skilled Gappsi Group team members; Giuseppe Abbrancati,To partner with Gappsi on your next project please contact us at 631-543-1177, or to learn more about Gappsi products and services please visit www.gappsi.com.

Travertine Patio | Waterfall Design | Deer Park NY 11729 | Nassau-Suffolk-Long-Island

 

In this photo we see a beautiful gold travertine patio in a French pattern. Other then this clean cut patio, there is an elaborate waterfall, outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and retaining wall outlining the backyard. The outdoor kitchen is great for those warm summer evenings that allow you to cook a nice meal outside on the grill. Also for warm summer nights or even in the fall when it starts to get chilly all your friends and family will want to be in front of this enormous outdoor fireplace; it’s also great for the kids to make smores! The waterfall is great entertainment and relaxing for all those you’re going to have come enjoy your backyard with you.
www.gappsi.com Paving Stone Select / Gappsi Group is a natural stone wholesale / Importer Distributor and installer of the fallowing items: pavers and stone veneers of marble, granite, travertine, Sandstones, Limestone, Bluestones, quartzite, porphyry, slate, Onyx and coral pavers, stones & veneers . For swimming pool patios and copings, patios, driveways, porches and steps, court yards, Walkways and retaining walls commercial and residential. All our natural stones are selected and first quality. we also provide designing and installation services, of Masonry, Landscaping Construction and maintenance, pavers cleaning and sealing, irrigation systems, lighting, fencing, Home remodeling , house extensions, dormers, new home builders, pool houses, pergolas, cabanas, kitchens and baths, finished basements, windows , roofing and siding. Gunite, in ground vinyl lined concrete wall pools, liner changes, concrete walls and steel walls Swimming pools, Swim spas, Spas, new construction remodeling and services. All our work is done in house by company employees no subcontractors are used for finish work. Please call 631-543-1177

Pool Fountain | Custom Built | Smithtown NY 11787 | Nassau-Suffolk-Long-Island

 

Pool Fountain | Custom Built | Smithtown NY 11787 | Nassau-Suffolk-Long-Island

In this photo we see a beautiful custom built pool fountain located at a home in Smithtown. This fountain is a nice accessory to place in a large yard. Not only is this fountain a great piece to entertain your guests during the day, but because it is also lighted it can be seen by all at night. This fountain is a great accent to the brick siding of this house, the dark metal that it is made out of really pops against the color of the bricks. All in all this is a wonderful piece to have in your backyard to be enjoyed by all.
www.gappsi.com Paving Stone Select / Gappsi Group is a natural stone wholesale / Importer Distributor and installer of the fallowing items: pavers and stone veneers of marble, granite, travertine, Sandstones, Limestone, Bluestones, quartzite, porphyry, slate, Onyx and coral pavers, stones & veneers . For swimming pool patios and copings, patios, driveways, porches and steps, court yards, Walkways and retaining walls commercial and residential. All our natural stones are selected and first quality. we also provide designing and installation services, of Masonry, Landscaping Construction and maintenance, pavers cleaning and sealing, irrigation systems, lighting, fencing, Home remodeling , house extensions, dormers, new home builders, pool houses, pergolas, cabanas, kitchens and baths, finished basements, windows , roofing and siding. Gunite, in ground vinyl lined concrete wall pools, liner changes, concrete walls and steel walls Swimming pools, Swim spas, Spas, new construction remodeling and services. All our work is done in house by company employees no subcontractors are used for finish work. Please call 631-543-1177

Waterfall Design | Amagansett Pavers | Bayport NY 11705 | Nassau-Suffolk-Long-Island

 

In this photo we see a beautiful backyard waterfall; we used many different types of landscape and different types of rocks to create this master piece. The outline masonry is made of Amagansett pavers, we used a variety of boulders and pebbles to create the actually waterfall in colors to ascent the pavers used in the patio and outline of the waterfall. We also used a lot of different colored plants in order to make this piece really pop in the backyard. Waterfalls are a great feature to have in your backyard when your entertaining guests or even to have for yourself to create a relaxing setting at home in your own backyard.
www.gappsi.com Paving Stone Select / Gappsi Group is a natural stone wholesale / Importer Distributor and installer of the fallowing items: pavers and stone veneers of marble, granite, travertine, Sandstones, Limestone, Bluestones, quartzite, porphyry, slate, Onyx and coral pavers, stones & veneers . For swimming pool patios and copings, patios, driveways, porches and steps, court yards, Walkways and retaining walls commercial and residential. All our natural stones are selected and first quality. we also provide designing and installation services, of Masonry, Landscaping Construction and maintenance, pavers cleaning and sealing, irrigation systems, lighting, fencing, Home remodeling , house extensions, dormers, new home builders, pool houses, pergolas, cabanas, kitchens and baths, finished basements, windows , roofing and siding. Gunite, in ground vinyl lined concrete wall pools, liner changes, concrete walls and steel walls Swimming pools, Swim spas, Spas, new construction remodeling and services. All our work is done in house by company employees no subcontractors are used for finish work. Please call 631-543-1177