Welcome the Fall With These 5 Pool and Spa Ideas in Mechanicsburg, PA

The lazy days of summer tend to fly by so quickly and before we know it, there’s a crisp feel to the air and getting out of the pool requires a quick dip in the hot tub or huddling by the warmth of a fire pit. But don’t let the cooler weather stop the fun! Now, you can welcome the fall with these five pool and spa ideas in Mechanicsburg, PA.

Put Your Spa on a Pedestal

Ask any homeowner with a spa: the minute it’s installed, it shoots to the top as the most popular part of their landscape. The universal appeal of hot tubs allows some impressive design strategies to make experiences all the more unique. Place your hot tub several feet above your pool on a raised platform. This will give great vantage points especially if you’re working with a gorgeous view. In our climate, we recommend separating the pool and the spa in terms of plumbing and heating so you can continue to use your spa year-round if you want without breaking the bank on utility bills, yet still get plenty of use of your pool area.

Add Fire to Water

Fire and water are opposites yet they complement each other perfectly. We have already mentioned the comfort of warming up beside a toasty fire pit after a swim since the fall air tends to be colder than the water temperature. A natural gas or propane fire pit located close to the pool is a way to add coziness and warmth, without the mess of wood.

Add a Pavilion

In summer, a pavilion (an open-sided, solid-roofed structure) is ideal for providing shade from the hot sun. But as the temperatures start to dip, you’ll appreciate the inherent coziness of a covered structure beside your pool even more. Why? Because as people use the pool less, you’re still paying for the outdoor space… and a pavilion - especially if it includes a fire feature - will give you the best return on your investment by keeping the space comfortable even in cold weather.

The Perfect Fountain

Beyond just simple jacuzzi jets in your spa, you can add vertical bubbler fountains in your pool as well. These will be an enticing attraction for kids to play with. The constant motion of the water will also create a soothing atmosphere for when things start to get quiet. You may opt for some more extravagant fountains that shoot glassy jets in the pool. If your pool area has a theme such as a Roman Bath or a Japanese Zen Garden, a fountain will make everything that much more special.

A Cascading Waterfall

As your backyard becomes more interactive with your pool, you can start to incorporate various rock outcroppings and trees in your pool design. Build a waterfall that flows directly into your pool, allowing for a dramatic backdrop that is irresistible for kids of all ages. Waterfalls can complement any outdoor pool theme and evoke scenes such as a steamy jungle or a Mediterranean coastline. They will always set the tone, even if no one is using the pool at the moment.

Heated Pavers

Yes, you read that correctly! You could install a driveway heating system under your pool pavers, to create a wonderfully toasty surface to walk or sit on after a dip in the pool. It’s a real treat!