In the early 2000s a certain hotel heiress launched her iconic phrase “That’s Hot” while pursuing a simple life on a farm with her best friend. She continues to be a trendsetter, not unlike our team at Bask Pools + Outdoors, so here are some of the trends of 2023 we deem “hot”.

 

Tanning ledges … That’s hot!

Sometimes referred to as a Baja shelf, this design element is a shallow ledge, just a few inches deep in most cases, where you can lay around and soak up the sun. Tanning ledges are a great place to sit submerged furniture, too. It’s the perfect place to play with family members and pets that aren’t ready for total immersion. And, it’s a calming spot to sit and read a book or sip a cocktail without committing to a whole swim.

 

Infinity edges… That’s hot!

2023 is taking this classic trend in a new direction, using spillovers everywhere. Multi-tier pools are all the rage, and there’s no better way to connect one level to the next. Infinity ledges are also being incorporated with swim-up bars and spas. 

 

Modern water features… That’s hot!

Spillovers and small waterfalls are still the gold standards for pool construction, but water features are becoming more modern in 2023. One of the year’s trendy pool designs incorporates a hidden grotto surrounded by flowing water, a series of small cascades winding through natural stone and vegetation, or a multi-tier spillover with a moat.

 

Next-level pool lighting… That’s hot!

Transforming the ambiance of swimming pools by illuminating them at night is one of the hottest 2023 pool design trends right now. Today, LEDs are used, which are brighter, energy-efficient and offer color-changing options. Beyond the pool lights within the pool water, lighting around the pool is changing as it is becoming integral to enjoying outdoor living. Imagine an illuminated border outside the pool; adding up lighting to illuminate tree branches, shrubs, and plants; adding downlighting to lighten up darker areas; lighting up garden focus points like statues or fountains; making lighting choices that reflect in the pool’s water. Twinkling overhead lights creating a shimmering effect in the pool’s water at night? That’s hot!

 

Statement shades of pool water… That’s hot!

Some of today’s hottest designs depart from this standard blue watercolor, using other shades to make the pool color pop. Instead, think about statement shades like green, where the pool’s finish needs to be green, brown or tan. Bring the emerald waters of 30A home to your backyard!

 

Green decking… That’s hot!

The use of turf… both artificial and live… is a major trend in pool decking. A swath of green extending around the pool can give a softer and more organic look for an outdoor living space. Mixing softer turf with hardscape pavers can produce interesting patterns giving a feeling of elegance and whimsy to the poolscape.

 

Custom pool design that incorporates your landscape desires… that’s hot! And that is just what we offer when you build a pool with Bask. Call us today to set up your consultation Contact Us!