The owners of this home wanted to incorporate natural landscaping techniques around their swimming pool to invoke the feeling of being whisked away to a relaxing spa retreat.

To achieve this vision, this stunning pool deck uses Unilock Beacon Hill Smooth in Granite Blend laid in a running bond pattern, creating a striking contrast in its cool grey tones to the deep blue of the swimming pool. Beacon Hill Smooth pavers are part of the Unilock EnduraColor family of products. Because of a two-step manufacturing process, the pavers have a polished surface texture that prevents them from deteriorating over time. EnduraColor products make for perfect pool deck pavers because they can withstand not only the elements, but also the chemicals that come from chlorinated pools that would naturally wear away traditional pavers.

Unilock Beacon Hill pavers are also made stronger with the application of jointing sand between the pavers, binding the stones in place like glue. Jointing sand ensures paver durability, as well as resistance to changing weather patterns, foot traffic and weed growth.

Patio chairs, lounge chairs and a unique hanging egg chair provide a variety of cozy seating areas around the swimming pool for reading a book or sunbathing. Natural stone outcropping is used to create a border wall around the pool deck, helping delineate the edges while doubling as a low garden wall with splashes of softscaping. The outcropping is divided in two by a trio of natural stone grey steps leading to an upper patio, where the family can gather at an outdoor dining table under a wooden canopy for a comfortable family dinner.

The swimming pool landscaping techniques incorporated into this space turns an ordinary pool deck into a multi-purpose outdoor space, which can be used for kid-friendly backyard pool parties or a tranquil work-from-home space. There are many design considerations when adding a pool to your backyard.