Hot Spa Design Ideas For Your Swimming Pool

When our clients come to us with their ideas for their backyard, their number one desire is to create an outdoor space they can enjoy year round. In Central Florida, the winter temperatures dip uncomfortably low for swimming at times.  These cooler months are a prime time to enjoy a heated spa, which is why we recommend a pool and spa combination for new pool owners to experience enjoyment all year long.

The benefits of having a spa don’t stop there! Spas are proven to be beneficial to your health because the heated water induces relaxation, loosens and soothes sore muscles, reduces tension, and provides better sleep. They are also the perfect way to host a low-key gathering, which also brings the benefits of connection with friends and family.

Here are a few different ways to incorporate a spa into your pool, depending upon the aesthetic you are trying to achieve. 

Integrated Swimming Pool & Spa

An integrated spa design is where the spa is located inside the swimming pool and appears to be part of the pool’s overall shape. It is built into a section of the pool, with a dam wall separating the cold pool water from the heated spa water. The spa itself can be any shape or size and finished to match the pool or have its own distinct finish to set it apart visually from the pool.   

Pool With Attached Spa

Another option is to have a spa attached, but separated by a raised wall. Like the integrated spa, an attached spa can be any shape or size.  This type of spa can have a similar shape as the pool, or to make a statement, the design can be a different shape and materials.  It’s possible to have an attached spa level with the pool or elevated above the pool.

Pool With an Attached Spa With an Overflow

An attached spa that is elevated above the pool offers the unique opportunity to create an overflow of water that spills back into the pool with a water feature such as a waterfall. This immerses your senses in beauty visually and audibly.  Because the spa’s exterior can be seen, using a decorative finish like tile makes it an attractive focal point.  With the added sound of cascading water, you’ll elevate your pool experience to a whole new level.   

Pool With a Detached Spa

If your backyard dimensions allow, a pool with a detached spa is another alternative. One advantage of a detached spa is that it will remain usable in the cooler winter months if you cover your pool. The spa can also become a focal point in your backyard aesthetic, but using the same design and materials draws the spa and pool together cohesively.

Whichever spa design option you choose, we know you won’t be disappointed.  You will continue to enjoy your outdoor living space all year long, giving yourself a little rest and relaxation while living the serene life.

We’d love the opportunity to bring your dreams to reality.  Contact us for a consultation today!