Into the blue

In days gone by, a pool was often just another amenity in the back yard much like a trampoline or a swing set. But just as holiday homes have morphed from the simple baches of old, so has pool design changed, and it's all for the better.

As the Mayfair Pools projects on these pages illustrate, pools today are much more likely to be an intrinsic part of the overall architecture. For example, a square-edged, contemporary house will probably feature a similarly geometric pool. Materials also, are likely to be repeated in a poolscape, further enhancing the visual connection.

To help ensure your pool adds value to your home, however, you need to work with a specialist pool company. Mayfair Pools specialises in custom-built fibreglass pools that can be built to any shape, any size, anywhere. The company, which has been in business for more than 35 years, has a network of agents throughout the country.

Mayfair Pools manager Alan Judd says the company's agents are fully up to date with the latest pool technology and design trends.

"Many of our projects are quite technologically complex. For example, the pools may feature LED lighting, special water features, swim jets, infinity edges and high-tech filtration and heating systems. The scope for innovation is immense."

The projects featured here are typical of the company's work. Each pool was custom built to suit the site and the owners' requirements.

"Many projects involve challenging sites," says Alan Judd. "Swimming pools are frequently built on sloping sections, for example. But the results speak for themselves the pools form part of the wider landscape."

For more information, or details of your nearest agent, freephone 0800 Mayfair (629 324). Or visit the website: www.mayfairpools.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas