Coastal Aquatic Creations

A Custom-Designed Pool Can Enhance Your Space

Since your pool will become a permanent part of your yard, you should hire a skilled contractor to design and create the perfect outdoor setting. Check out the links below to find out more information when installing your pool. 

• Are you thinking about installing a black-bottom pool? Learn more about the color black at this page from SensationalColor.com.  
• There are infinite ways to design your pool. For some excellent ideas, turn to this page from Houzz.com.
• Are you interested in building a nice hardscape for your yard? Let these photos from HGTV.com inspire you.
• The vast majority of our trash ends up in landfills. Learn more about landfills at this page from HowStuffWorks.com.
• Do you want to learn more about green building practices? Check out this page from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Here at Coastal Aquatic Creations, we aim to provide only the highest-quality swimming pools to all of our clients. You can learn more about our services by visiting our website or calling us at (310) 439-8671. 

What is Hardscape?

When most people think of landscaping, they tend to concern themselves with the organic aspects—the lawn, flowers, trees, and so forth. However, well-sculpted concrete and natural stone can also provide your property with a special kind of beauty. Here’s a brief look at hardscape and how it can benefit your yard:

• What is hardscape?
  The term “hardscape” refers to all of the parts of your yard that aren’t alive. This includes walkways, driveways, walls, patios, tiles, and other elements with hard surfaces. A good hardscape is especially necessary if you have a pool, as you need a surface that both prevents slipping and looks beautiful in your yard. If done just right, your property’s hardscape can wonderfully complement its organic elements.

• How can it benefit my property?
  A well-designed and crafted hardscape can give your home a sense of infrastructure without compromising your property’s natural beauty. Though most homeowners rely on hardscaping chiefly for aesthetics, a good hardscape can have practical uses as well. A natural stone walkway, for example, can grant your guests easy passage through your yard, while a sturdy stone patio can keep your soil from eroding.  

• Who should I hire for my project?
  Since your new hardscape will become a permanent part of your property, it’s important that you hire a team that knows what it’s doing. Coastal Aquatic Creations, which has been designing and building beautiful hardscapes for 25 years, could be just the team for the job. Our skilled designers will listen closely to what you want and offer plenty of apt suggestions to help make your yard as elegant as possible.

If your yard appears to be missing something, you should strongly consider a quality hardscape project from Coastal Aquatic Creations. Whether you have us build a new patio, pool, or retaining wall, you’ll be very pleased with our level of craftsmanship. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at (310) 439-8671.  

Pool Decking Ideas

Though your pool area should be a lot of fun, it should also be beautiful and relaxing. One of the best ways to achieve the right combination of style and comfort is to install elegant decking around your pool.

In this short video from Concrete Network.com, designer Scott Cohen shows us a few excellent examples of pool decking. Stamped concrete, pavers, and exposed aggregate are all great pool decking materials, he says, because they look nice and they aren’t slippery.

If you’re in the beginning stages of designing your pool area, contact Coastal Aquatic Creations. Our expert designers will help you explore all of the possible decking options and help you find the one that best suits your aesthetic goals. For more information, call us today at (310) 439-8671. 

The Luxurious Appeal of Black-Bottom Pools

If you’re looking for a great way to stay cool and relax this summer, installing a pool in your backyard is the way to go. While you’re at it, you might as well make your pool an aesthetic asset to your property, too. If you find the aquamarine glow of a typical pool to be garish, you should consider a fabulous black-bottom pool. Here’s a quick look at how a pool with a black bottom can be a beautiful, luxurious option:

• Modern Aesthetic
  Though the aquamarine color of most pool bottoms is classic, some are put off by its manufactured look. A black bottom, however, can give your pool more of a classy, natural feel. It can also grant you free reign to add interesting, modern stonework around your pool without it looking out of place. Though many colors have gone in and out of style throughout the ages, black will always be in vogue.

• Heat absorption
  Darker colors absorb sunlight much better than lighter colors. For this reason, a black bottom will stay much warmer during the day and add a little extra heat to the water. If you’re worried about the cost of heating your pool, you’ll be glad to know that a black-bottom pool can help reduce your energy usage.

• Coordination with landscape
  The phrase “everything goes with black” is as true for landscaping is it is for fashion. A black-bottom pool can provide you with an excellent aesthetic base which you can augment with a number of wonderful colors. You don’t have to limit yourself to an aquamarine pool bottom—a black pool bottom can really open up the possibilities.

If you’d like to learn more about black-bottom pools, contact Coastal Aquatic Creations. Our skilled designers will happily discuss all of the various design options for your pool and help you find a breathtaking design. Don’t settle for anything less than the perfect pool—call us today at (310) 439-8671. 

Discover Ways to Cope With Stress

A pool should not only be fun, but beautiful as well. Below are some tips to ensure a stress free, economically friendly backyard for you and your family. 

• Are you thinking about hiring a contractor contractor for a home improvement project? Before you do, check out this page from the Federal Trade Commission.
• In recent years, it’s become exceedingly clear that we all need to reduce our energy usage. Find out how you can help at this page from the Natural Resources Defense Council.
• Installing a pool can be a great way to relieve stress. Discover more ways to cope with stress at this page from HelpGuide.org.  
• Are you looking for new games to play in the pool? This page from SwimmingPool.com has a list of the top ten pool games.
• Privacy is a very important quality of any backyard. Learn more at this page from Better Homes and Gardens.

For more information, call Coastal Aquatic Creations at (310) 439-8671.