Create the Perfect Staycation in Your Backyard

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A man lounging in a chair by the pool at a hotel with palm trees in the background.

Checking out a hotel’s amenities is what usually makes or breaks your decision on where to stay while on vacation, right? We’ve all been there. To no surprise, the pool is a big factor when making this decision. We all want to feel pampered and forget the worries that we left behind while on vacation so wouldn’t it be great to get that same feeling at home? We think so! There are many benefits of having a pool at home but creating the perfect staycation goes beyond just a pool installation. Here we will highlight three simple elements to create the perfect get-away right in your very own backyard.

Find Which Pool Suits Your Backyard Best

No matter if your backyard is large or small, there’s a perfect pool design out there for you! Some ideas to consider if you have a small backyard where space is really tight is a small plunge pool. Plunge pools are quickly gaining popularity among home owners with limited backyard space because they offer not only a great place to cool off in the summer but create a sense of space and luxury. If you have a more spacious area, a freeform pool could just be what you need to give that natural lagoon look as if you’re already in a tropical destination!

Add Lush Plant-life

All types of pools are greatly complimented by a lush landscape but many people are wary about the up-keep or whether or not it will be eco-friendly. There’s a great alternative to these problems, however: use fake greenery! Fake plants and grass still have the aesthetic appeal of regular plant-life and it will surely boost the lushness of your poolscape. With carefully placed plants and trees, your backyard will feel like a tropical oasis in no time!

Consider Natural Rock Designs

Adding natural rock to your landscape or pool itself will definitely up it’s wow factor! Having a rock waterfall mimic the serene environment of tropical destination will further submerse you in your own backyard. The sound of running water will also help reduce stress and will add a sense of luxury to your backyard. You can’t go wrong with that!

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