Outdoor Escapes
Elevated Simplicity
Photos by Jimie Luangrath/Creative Revolver
Annual Homes & Design Issue
Photos by Jimie Luangrath/Creative Revolver
Subtle textures and a soothing, neutral color palette transform this intimate poolscape into a dreamy backyard escape. Situated in a private courtyard, travertine tile absorbs the summer heat and keeps the deck cool year-round, while various flowering plants add pops of color around the perimeter. Light cream and neutral tones in the surrounding hardscape further add to the peaceful ambience and create a clean aesthetic. A generous sun shelf with two bubblers ensures easy pool access for all, and nearby is a large spa, accented with split face stone and a relaxing spillover. Two additional water features cascade at the far end of the pool. Pouring from a split-stone accent wall, the mirrored water features add another element of movement and visual balance to the poolscape. Rounding out the pool is a luxurious gray pebble finish and an open-air outdoor shower for a calming poolside rinse.
Pool Contractor: Mike Finley,
Aquarium Pools of Chattanooga, Inc.
Builder: Larry Smith