Was Your Backyard Missing a Pool and Spa This Year? Landscape Design Ideas for Camp Hill PA Homes

Was your backyard missing a pool and spa this year? Landscape design ideas for Camp Hill, PA, homes can include a beautiful and functional pool area where you can spend a carefree summer with your family. Fall is here and winter is fast approaching and now is the perfect time to plan the ideal pool getaway so that next year you’ll be ready for summer fun right in your own backyard… no matter what kind of craziness the world comes up with.

Your choice of pools depends on the size of your backyard, your family’s needs, and your design preferences. Here are some innovative ideas that can transform your backyard into a perfect staycation-worthy getaway.

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A Small Pool with Big Uses

The size of your pool is a top consideration. If you have a small backyard, you may not want to devote the entire space to a full-sized pool. The good news is that even a small pool can often be plenty big enough to keep even the most active kids busy; and, it provides a relaxing place for adults to soak and even do some aquatic exercises.

A “cocktail pool” or dipping pool has another advantage, which is that it’s easily tucked away in a corner of the yard if you want to create more usable space that doesn’t involve the water; or, it can become a dramatic centerpiece if you add a waterfall - which turns your pool into a dual-function water feature that can serve both as a swimming pool and a decorative water feature.

Add Drama and Interest

A waterfall that empties into the pool creates a constant symphony of sound that adds to the tranquility of your backyard. It is also an opportunity to further express your style. For example, you could create a chic linear water feature using a combination of stacked flagstone and poured concrete.  Or, you could achieve the look of a natural lagoon with a waterfall made of stacked stone and surrounded by lush plantings. You can even have some fun by creating a waterfall with a generous ledge that creates a grotto - a huge favorite among young and old who love to swim behind waterfalls. 

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Spillover Hot Tub

Create vertical interest by “stacking” a pool and hot tub. An elevated hot tub with a spillover directs water back into the pool, and gives people a fresh, elevated perspective on their backyard. Choosing the same natural stone or stone veneer as on retaining walls or your outdoor kitchen will tie the space together in a beautiful way!

A Baja Shelf

For a beachy theme and if you have the space for a large pool, consider a baja shelf as the entry to your pool. It offers a gradual beach-like entry into the water, a wonderful place to relax without completely submerging yourself, and of course, it’s the ideal kiddie area for little non-swimmers.

A Place to Warm Up

A natural gas fire pit is one of those “I wish I had done this sooner” additions to your patio that makes the post-swim relaxation even better. Not only can you warm up next to a fire pit after a chilly swim, you can also significantly extend your enjoyment of your patio. Even when the pool has been closed up for the season, you can still enjoy your patio by the warm glow of a fire.

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