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Creating the Ultimate Backyard Retreat – Part I
Many homeowners consider a backyard pool the ultimate in at-home luxury. Advances in design and technology have resulted in the ability to create amazing backyard retreats, of which the pool is only one component.

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On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember them. Lest we forget.
Tailored to perfection - This oasis homes in on ba Tailored to perfection - This oasis homes in on backyard dreams

To realize this homeowner’s vison, Pool Craft worked closely with the client every step of the way to ensure each detail of this project was reviewed with a fine-tooth comb to avoid any unnecessary mistakes or oversights. Although this project started in the fall of 2019 and was finished in May 2020, which was not the target completion date, the delay was not a result of site challenges. In fact, COVID-19 created some unforeseen delays, which impacted the construction schedule. In this regard, the client was extremely accommodating while Pool Craft worked through the challenges caused by the pandemic.
Project: @pool_craft 
Photo: @mcneill_photography

#swimmingpool #backyarddesign #outdoorliving #backyardliving #vinylpools #staycation #poollife #backyardoasis
Outdoor living redefined - A backyard sanctuary th Outdoor living redefined - A backyard sanctuary that combines comfort and luxury

This backyard sanctuary, located on a large estate lot in Apto, Ont., flaunts a clean, contemporary finish, which transitions seamlessly from an indoor to outdoor living environment. The project was designed to meet the homeowner’s need for entertainment and relaxation.
Project: @bluediamondpools

#swimmingpool #backyarddesign #outdoorliving #backyardliving #vinylpools #staycation #poollife #backyardoasis #firepit #automaticpoolcover
Built to perfection - Making a carefully planned v Built to perfection - Making a carefully planned vision a reality

It took the entire season to complete the backyard of this new home in Ancaster, Ont. Not from production delays, but rather the owner’s unrelenting commitment to perfection. He wanted to ensure every single element brought functionality to his carefully planned backyard luxury leisure living space.
Project: @betzpools

#swimmingpool #backyarddesign #outdoorliving #backyardliving #vinylpools #staycation #poollife #backyardoasis #tanningledgepool #spa #firefeature
Finessing functionality - Where timeless elegance Finessing functionality - Where timeless elegance meets family entertainment

This stunning project, located in Toronto, was designed for a couple with a large family, including grandchildren. The homeowner wanted to use high-end products to achieve an overall elegant look for their backyard retreat, which also included entertaining areas for each member to enjoy.
Project: @soldapools
Photo: @mcneill_photography

#swimmingpool #backyarddesign #outdoorliving #backyardliving #concretepool #gunitepool #staycation #poollife #backyardoasis #spilloverspa #firefeature #waterfeature #waterfall
Resembling the small plunge pools that form at the Resembling the small plunge pools that form at the base of Burleigh Falls in Ontario’s Kawartha region, this swimming pool installation in Buckhorn, Ont., also mimics the natural splendour of its lakeside setting and the rustic qualities from local quarries to maintain an original, country-cottage look.
The ability to swim in the nearby lake was key to the family’s summer enjoyment at the cottage; however, with the onset of lake water issues, including invasive Zebra Mussel problems, the need for a swimming pool became apparent.
As it was important for the pool to blend in with its surroundings, the owner called upon M&S Architectural, a landscape design and construction specialist in Gilford, Ont., who partnered with @BetzPool Ltd., a high-end pool builder in Stouffville, Ont., to design and build the family a natural summer oasis.
To do this, natural elements from nearby quarries were incorporated into the design, which includes a 1.4- x 2.4-m (4.5- x 8-ft) gunite oval spa, which spills into an 11.5- x 6.1-m (38- x 20-ft) gunite pool. The pool features a natural-looking outflow comprising four, 6,100-kg (6-ton) granite boulders. Its full effect is best appreciated from the lake looking back at the cottage, as it appears to be an extension of the shoreline break wall. 📸 M&S Architectural Ltd.

#msarchitecturalltd #flagstone #outdoorliving #spilloverspa #stonework #swimmingpool #waterfall #poolspapatios #PSP #homedecor #design #hottub #covid19 #inspiration #design

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