4 Creative Ways To Customize Your Cement Swimming Pool

Many people select a cement swimming pool for their backyard due to the opportunity to customize it however they want. You are not limited to any size or specifications like you would be if you used fiberglass. Here are some ways that you can customize a cement pool to your liking.

Architectural Features

The custom features that you want may not even be related to how the pool functions but to its architectural design. You can create elegant structures to cycle the water through the pool, such as waterfalls that allow the water to come down or even fountains that create the elegance you are looking for.  

Resort-Like Atmosphere

It's possible that you want the swimming pool to make people feel like they are at a resort, which can easily be done with the customization options that a cement pool can provide. You can create a sunning ledge, which is a very shallow part of the pool that expands across the surface. This can be used for sunbathing so that your body is partially submerged in the water.

Other resort-like features can include a swim-up bar.  Even if you do not plan to have someone be the bartender to entertain guests, having a place where guests can sit submerged in the water while having a drink is seen as a premium feature.

Lighting Effects

Think of all the ways that you can customize your pool with dynamic lighting, which will create an atmosphere that looks mesmerizing at night.  By using LED lights, you can customize the color of the pool to set the mood for every type of occasion. Even when the pool is not in use, underwater lights help illuminate the water and highlight features. Pathway lights can be placed around the pool to enhance safety and make the pool look inviting to others.

Pool Finishes

A cement pool gives you the opportunity to provide a finish that will really make it stand out.  Rather than use the fiberglass coating or vinyl liner that other pools require, you can cover a cement pool in beautiful tiles that create a pattern. 

For example, glass tiles can create accents that break up standard tiles, which makes your pool have vibrant colors that stand out. Colored tiles can create a mosaic pattern that transforms a swimming pool into artwork.

Reach out to a contractor in your area to learn more about custom swimming pools.