Pool Idea Book

No longer just rectangular blue holes surrounded by concrete aprons, today's pools come in myriad shapes and sizes-from square wading pools, long lap pools, round spas, and tear-drop shaped jet pools to elaborate naturalistic pools complete with boulders, vanishing edges, waterfalls, and lush landscaping. They are often accompanied by outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, patios for entertaining, and pool houses.
"Pool Idea Book" features more than 300 full color photographs showcasing the latest in pool and spa design, offers creative design ideas for patios and decks, landscaping, and outbuildings, and addresses practical issues such as screening, security, storage, and safety. Dozens of practical sidebars help homeowners design the ultimate pool for their lifestyle and budget. Chapters on pool design, pool surrounds, landscaping, outdoor rooms and structures, and encloses are included.
Topics covered include:
Decking Patios In and Above-ground Pools Safety Lighting Landscaping Pool Houses

This visual handbook features many color photographs and illustrations, and dozens of useful sidebars to help homeowners design the ultimate pool for any lifestyle or budget.

Lee Anne White is the author of "Outdoor Living Idea Book, Backyard Idea Book, "and "Pool Idea Book," She is also a photographer specializing in landscape architecture and garden design. She has served as a contributing editor for "Fine Gardening" and Atlanta Magazine's "HOME," and is the recipient of several awards from the Garden Writers Association.