If a new swimming pools is in the works for your property, why not take it to the limits and design a custom pool water fountain? This is an excellent way to bring your landscape to life and create a special space for entertaining, romantic evenings, or just a lot more fun with the family.
When you add a water fountain into your custom pool, you get all of the following:
- Water Movement
- Creative Shape
- Beautiful Color
- Enticing Sound
Fountain ideas are numerous. You can take a pool that looks rather average or dull and turn it into an exciting, enticing place where everyone wants to be.
If you do a lot of entertaining on your property or are putting in a custom pool so you can hold more parties in the future, you should consider a lighted pool water fountain. This will give an attention-grabbing centerpiece to your night-time parties and will set the mood for romantic encounters when you really want to please someone special.
Light up the fountain. Let the pool water start to ripple peacefully. Turn on some soft music. Dip your feet in the water and take that special someone in your arms with a glass of crisp wine on hand. Who needs a romantic vacation when you have paradise in your backyard?
Alternatively, you can substitute the soft music for something energetic and the special someone with a group of your best friends or colleagues you really want to impress. The lighted fountain can entertain and impress just about anyone!
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You can always change the light patterns and color of light used in your pool. This allows you to adjust according to who your company is and what ambience you want to establish for the event. The light will flicker over the rippling water, creating just the right mood.
If you’re thinking that this all sounds wonderful but you’re sure it is out of your price range, don’t be so quick to assume. There are some very affordable pool’s water fountains on the market. You just have to know what size pool you will be putting in, how it will be shaped, and where you might install the water fountain.
If you are working with a tight budget or have an above ground pool, you will likely want to stick with a floating pool fountain. These are the most affordable pool water fountains sold and they will work with virtually any type of pool. All the fittings you need to attach to the return of your pool will be provided with the fountain.
If you are more worried about the amount of space your fountain consumes than price, a wall pool fountain could be the solution. They are very easy to install and the power cords go behind the fall so they are not visible to your guests. This is the most compact option since it isn’t actually inside the pool.
Many wall fountains are lightweight and easy to take down if you move, which is something to consider if you aren’t settled in a forever home just yet.
If you want to permanently install a pool fountain for the purpose of increasing the value of your home or you are definitely sure that you won’t want to move your pool water fountain in the future, you can use a freestanding water fountain. This type of pool fountain goes into the pool and will either show its electrical cords or will hide them to the point you can’t easily access the power supply. It is best to hide the cords, but keep in mind this will make it very difficult to move the fountain in the future.
Some types of freestanding pool water fountains include:
- Pedestal Water Fountains
- Tabletop Water Fountains
- Large Center Pool Fountains
You also have the option of adding a water fountain into a garden that is near your swimming pool or perhaps adding a fountain to a hot tub. In these cases you will need a much smaller pool water fountain.
Whatever type of pool water fountain you decide on, make sure that it fits in with the design of your pool. Keep in mind that extra features like lighting will increase the cost of the fountain. In many cases you can lower expenses by installing accent lights on your property around the pool rather than going with the lighted fountain.