12 Exciting Types Of Water Features For Pools

12 Exciting Types of Water Features for Pools

Types of Water Features for Pools

The sound of water falling into a pool can be the source of calmness for any person. Not only does it soothe one’s mind the ambiance it creates has an effect like no other. So, which type of pool water feature would you like?

There are many types of pool water features available today. Each has a unique size, style, and cost. With so many options, you can select a pool water feature that’s within your budget, fulfills your desires, and blends beautifully with your pool’s layout and design.

Below, we have gathered the top twelve exciting types of water features for pools. Their descriptions are brief for easy reading but do provide knowledge so you can start deciding which type of pool water features may be suitable for your poolscape.


12 Water Features For Pools


Stone Pool Surround

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A stone pool surround is a unique architectural wall made of stone, typically along one side of the swimming pool. This type of wall generally has a short height, providing a place to sit while offering some privacy. The stone pool surround can be built wide enough to hold decorative plants, water bowls and fountains. It can also be a place for sconces and scuppers, which we will discuss next.

Low-rise walls surrounding pools that house or hold water features can also be built with many products, such as tile, granite and more.


Sconces

A sconce is a decorative element attached to a wall, such as a stone pool surround. A thin stream of water pours out. Sconces can be designed in many architectural shapes and styles, including specific characters and animals.


Scuppers

A scupper is similar to a sconce. They can both be attached to a pedestal or a wall like a stone pool surround, allowing water to flow directly into the pool. However, unlike a sconce, the scupper is an attached spout or slot. Water flows out from the scupper in various ways, such as through a chute, sheet, or other means.


Spillways

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Spillways provide gentle and soothing water sounds, and the look can be fantastic. As we discuss below, spillways can generate from a negative edge on a swimming pool, a fountain, a wall or elsewhere, and a spillover spa. The water flows out into another section of the pool, then recirculates back to the original place to repeat a constant flow.


Spillover Spa

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A spillover spa is created with a pool and spa combo, and the spa generally rises above the pool itself. The spillover spa enables the water in the spa to cascade down the sides directly into the swimming pool section. For those who love to relax in the pool spa’s hot jetted waters, opt for a swim; this is perfect and can provide incredible relaxation and ambiance.


Sheer Descent Waterfalls

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A sheer descent water feature is both classic and contemporary. It differs from the traditional waterfall as the water thins out and tapers as it hits the pool’s waterline. The thin, smooth, sleek and glass-like water arch is usually set to fall from a component no higher than 4 feet. If it is higher, the sheet-like waterfall will not happen.


Rain Curtain

A rain curtain is a sheet of water varying in size, both narrow and wide. The water drops from a raised structure, typically a pergola roof or an overhang. As the water releases from the mounting frame, it flows into the swimming pool, looking like a vast sheet or curtain.


Waterfall

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Waterfalls are the most popular water features for pools. Most designers use rocks or boulders to create waterfalls for a backyard resort feel. Most rock waterfalls are built with free-form pools to provide that natural and exotic look. So much can be done with a waterfall design; slides can be incorporated, plantings, and more.


Water Bowls

Water bowls are artistic sculptural elements that make great accent pieces. They can be placed anywhere around the pool, and a stone pool surround is an excellent choice for placement.


Deck Jets

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Deck jets are precisely what the name states: Jet streams of water that shoot out from your deck, arching up and landing in the pool. The water streams can be as thin as a pencil or wider if you prefer.


Bubblers

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Bubblers, also known as gushers, are a collection of tiny jets typically located in the shallow end of a pool. They eject bubbling and rippling streams of water.

The bubbles will be a wonderful attraction for your children, who will choose to spend their time there. These unique experiences can become even more exciting if you add conspicuous lighting for increased illumination.


Mist Systems

Mist and fog systems are designed to create a mist in the air. As a result, they can reduce temperatures by as much as 30 degrees. Something different, don’t you think?


Water Features For Pools, Learn More Today

Undoubtedly, a swimming pool provides relaxation and fun, but why keep it limited? By enhancing the pool’s look and sound, water features for pools can provide peace and pleasure, becoming limitless.

Are you convinced? Would you like to learn more about the fantastic custom water features we design for pools?

Contact Cox Pools today. We look forward to speaking with you and sharing incredible water features for pools and ideas for your backyard poolscape.