PERFECT HOMES MAGAZINE ( Editor Stan Israel) ( Editor Stan Israel) | Page 168

Defining the Style
Another important person to consider for
your team is a skilled interior decorator.
Unlike an outdoor pool where planting
materials and hardscapes are the priority,
the environment of an indoor pool needs
to be in harmony with the home’s overall
décor. Furniture, amenities, and even
the artwork, must reflect your home and
your style.
When the outdoor venue is picturesque
and a pleasure to view, using its beauty
as a backdrop for the indoor pool is an
excellent way to capture nature’s beauty
and bring it indoors without a lot of hassle.
Walls of windows, a ceiling of skylights,
and sliding glass doors achieve this
open feeling.
Natural lighting is best, but when the sun
goes down or hides behind the clouds,
artificial lighting can create a whole new
vibe. The lighting should be restrained: the
idea is to create a welcoming ambiance.
Wall sconces combined with in-pool

lighting can create a glow that will transform
a room from daytime to nighttime. Most
designers will recommend not installing
overhead lighting, however, because
changing bulbs or repairing fixtures would
be too difficult.
After all the amenities are in place and
your pool is ready for opening day, take
time to look around and admire the
view. No matter the reason why you
decided to build your indoor pool, you will
undoubtedly echo what others have found
to be true: you now have a new favorite
place to enjoy the best things in life your
family and friends.

Year-Round Swimming
Perhaps one of the most notable
advantages of an indoor swimming
pool is the fact that use is not limited
to a specific time of year. Those living
in areas with cold winters are unable to
swim throughout all four seasons with an
outdoor pool; however, indoor swimming
pool enjoyment is not limited.

Many indoor swimming pools are
equipped with heating systems that
allow you to control the temperature of
the water, and this can make for a more
enjoyable swimming experience.

Sun Safety
One of the major attractions of outdoor
swimming pools is the ability to sunbathe.
While soaking in the sun’s rays can
introduce Vitamin D into the body,
excessive exposure to the sun can cause
skin cancer, advanced aging and eye
damage, according to the World Health
Organization. Indoor swimming pools
can provide water-time fun without the
dangers of overexposure to the sun.

Cleaning
Indoor swimming pools are exponentially
easier to clean as you do not have to
worry about insects, tree debris and
other items falling into the pool. Even
though indoor swimming pools do not
collect external debris.