Idea Book Design ideas and tips for your swimming pool project. www.thursdaypools.com 1
Keep It Classic Classic lines and traditional styles will never become out dated. Remember to plan for the future, your backyard swimming pool will be around long after shag carpet makes a come back. When deciding which fiberglass pool design is right for you, make sure it s a design that will stand the test of time. 2
Go Vertical Adding height with a pergola or multi-level patio areas can create a dramatic effect and can also help you deal with changing elevations. 3
Create Privacy Don t forget to think about privacy. Most swimming pool buyers become so caught up in all the other details that they forget to think about creating privacy for their backyard swimming pool. Fencing, privacy walls and landscaping are just a few creative ways you can create your own little private paradise. 4
Water color Choosing your fiberglass pool color selection is sometimes just as hard as choosing the fiberglass pool design. Here are some important tips to keep in mind: California DARKER SURFACE COLORS Attract the sun and warm water up faster. Tend to mute lighting. Can make depth perception a struggle and can mask steps and benches. Maya Caribbean Sparkle LIGHTER SURFACE COLORS Allow visibility to see the bottom clearly. Make colored LED lights more vibrant. Sandstone White 5
Think Outside The Box Fiberglass pools come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Many homeowners agonize over just the right shape of the pool and then they go and put just a rectangle slab of concrete around it. Put time into designing the swimming pool deck. Even with a rectangle pool, you can create large swooping curves, contrasting borders, and use multiple materials to create a patio that is both functional and stylish. 6
Sun Day Decks With Thursday s new line of Sun Day Decks, you can add a tanning ledge or shallow lounging area to any of our fiberglass pools. These Sun Day Decks offer both wet and dry deck options. They provide toddlers the perfect play area as well as adults with an ideal lounge spot. Sun Day Decks are perfect for: Adding length and space to your pool. Creating a splash deck for kids (young and old). Tanning and Sunbathing. These Sun Day Decks do not take up swim space in the main swim area. Customizing the overall look and design of the fiberglass 7
Add Water Features Water features create a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Even on days and nights that are too cool to swim, you can still enjoy your pool without being in it by listening to the sounds of a water feature. Nothing is more mesmerizing than moving water. Another bonus: during the dog days of summer a water feature like deck jets can actually help cool your pool water. 8
Bold & Beautiful Choose a bold and beautiful accent color to make your pool space pop! A little color goes a long way. Here are a few ways you can add some color to your backyard: Umbrellas Patio Cushions and Pillows Outdoor Décor/ Pottery Plants & Flowers 9
Nearby Safety Equipment Handrails at Entry Points Safety Tips Safety should always be your first priority around water. Here are some items that you can add to your pool to help ensure your pool goers stay safe. Pool Rules / No Diving Signs Automatic Safety Covers 10
90% Rule As a rule of thumb, we encourage clients to purchase the pool design that will best suite their needs 90% of the time. Think about who will be enjoying the pool 90% of the time and how they will be using it. Will they be Relaxing Lap Swimming Water Aerobics Playing Cooling Off Entertaining Volleyball/ Basketball Choose a fiberglass pool design that best fits those needs. 11
Volleyball Extreme Slides Serious Fun Your swimming pool will be at the center of some serious fun. Here are some great products to add to any swimming pool. Even if it is not quite in the budget now, speak with your pool builder about prepping the pool for adding these items later on. Basketball Colored Lighting 12
Doggie Paddle Fiberglass pools are dog friendly. While not all dogs are swimmers, there are a few breeds that naturally love the water and it will be difficult for you to keep them out of the pool. If you have a pooch that you think will want to swim, choose a design that has large steps and benches with multiple entry/exits points. 13
More Than The Pool Congratulations on choosing alow maintenance fiberglass pool. We know that our fiberglass pool is the foundation of your backyard dream. Everything else is what makes it your own backyard paradise. An Authorized Thursday Pools Dealer can help walk you through each and every decision. Thursday Pools manufactures fiberglass swimming pools out of Fortville, Indiana. To schedule a free estimate with an Authorized Dealer call 877-929-7665 or click here. 14