A Touch of Paradise
Pool Doctors has recently completed a successful project, merging beautiful pool and landscape designs that bring a touch of paradise to their customer's home. Read more about this project and see how Pool Doctors can transform your backyard.
The Vision
The time to enjoy outdoor spaces is short in Ontario, which meant two things for these Mississauga homeowners. First, time-consuming maintenance was unappealing — especially because of their young children. And second, they wanted a space that they could enjoy throughout the year.
Because of this, firepits and a four-season spa were a must for outdoor relaxation on the chillier nights. And to keep the maintenance simple, full backyard automation was crucial.
The Challenges
The narrow shape of the property posed challenges. A pie-shaped lot on a cul-de-sac, the width shrinks as the property gets further from the house. With an overwhelming array of pool styles available, they chose an irregular shape custom-designed by Pool Doctors to fit the property.
Achieving order and symmetry isn’t easy when working with an irregularly shaped yard. But in this case, the landscape delivers a modern zen-like aesthetic that’s easy to look after.
The Results
The clients now have complete control over pool and spa functionality from an app on their phone or computer. They can monitor and adjust water temperatures, activate the infinity-edge spa and control landscape lighting from a simple, user-friendly interface — even when they’re not at home.
We built the four-season spa close to the house, so the family can use it even when the snow falls. We padded the steps into the pool and the hot tub bench seating for maximum comfort, and textured step treads create a non-slip surface.
One of the elements that gives this backyard its resort feel is the vinyl pool’s infinity edge. Five sheer-descent waterfalls deliver wide, clear arcs of water that extend from a modern, natural-stone-capped water feature that runs the length of the pool. Colour-changing LED bubblers produce water plumes that extend 18 inches above the water surface. A large rain shower is positioned high over the spa for a sparkling, moving water accent by day and a dramatic changing LED light show at night.