Blue Haven Pools & Spas

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POOL HISTORY - 1ST INFINITY: Who designed the first vanishing-edge #swimmingpool? Most credit architect #JohnLautner. In 1963 LA, he completed the famous hilltop home, Silvertop, which features the earliest-known infinity pool overlooking a reservoir. https://bit.ly/2YZcIaS

COOL DINING: Make eating at home a fun, aquatic experience: A built-in swim-up table & seating in a #swimmingpool expands outdoor entertainment options and keeps you cool on hot days while you enjoy a meal. View examples in our latest photo gallery: https://bit.ly/3i3YlFS

CHOOSE VALUE: Are you seeking a #swimmingpool contractor? Some wise advice here from Benjamin Franklin reminds us how picking the low-ball option often fails to deliver the best return on your investment.

CONSTRUCTION LINGO: October’s #swimmingpool term is square footage. This measurement represents the total water surface where you can swim. Example: On a 15’ x 30’ rectangle design, the calculation comes to 450 square feet. This dimension is one factor that impacts project cost.

STYLISH & FUNCTIONAL: The coping material that highlights the silhouette of your new or remodeled #swimmingpool performs on several fronts. Our new article and photos explain how. https://bit.ly/3FFiLlc

POOL JEWELS: Check out this fine jewelry store in its new, surprising location: A swimming pool-themed boutique complete with retro blue tiles, beach balls, and a pool ladder mounted on the wall. https://bit.ly/3Bmiod3

FAMILY FUN: A backyard #swimmingpool provides the perfect setting for healthy outdoor enjoyment and making family memories.

For the ideal backyard staycation amenity, nothing beats a poolside kitchen. Your best bet for maximum style and enjoyment is to plan an outdoor cook area at the same time as a new swimming pool. Learn why in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/35MY9rW

JOY OF SWIMMING: New photo-filled book includes essays on pools in fine art, the history of the #swimmingpool architecture, and discussions with outdoor pool users around the world about why they love swimming. https://bit.ly/3nLpH7o

LIQUID GRAMMAR: It’s #NationalPunctuationDay, so let’s see how author #KellyKlein likens #swimmingpools toyesa form of punctuation. In her stunning, photo-filled book, she describes pools Like a well-placed comma in a sentence, they allow us to pause, to reflect and to dream.

CELEB STYLE: These #swimmingpools of the rich & famous boast some features that you too can achieve with a real-world project budget, such as raised spas, tanning ledges, cascade water features, and tile-adorned raised bond beam (wall). https://bit.ly/3591Oyd

HO-HUM CURE: Who says a rectangle #swimmingpool can’t be exciting? Get the 411 on creating visual drama around the simple, classic pool shape with our new, photo-packed blog. https://bit.ly/37bP2Si

GUESS THE FEATURE: Part 1 of 2: In this close-up of a #swimmingpool , can you tell what design or functional feature is shown? We will post a full photo and the answer tomorrow

GUESS THE FEATURE: Part 2 of 2: The answer from yesterday’s post is the slide on a rock grotto waterfall. If you have the budget, integrating a custom flume into a faux or natural stone configuration will create a unified, aesthetically pleasing result.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT: See why all of our #swimmingpool filters boast #Microban product protectionstatement from national Blue Haven president (scroll down to the fourth testimonial on page): https://bit.ly/32tr2XS

POOL TYPES: Which one of these bro stereotypes do you or your friends turn into at the #swimmingpool? Hopefully, not one of these over-the-top #dudeperfect characters. But they’re a lot of fun to watchand show why above-ground pools are like, sooooo lamehttps://bit.ly/3jy51fQ

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY DESIGN: Our monthly flashback on #swimmingpool design highlights the evolution of entry options. Once, standard steps were the only way into the water. But today, certain pool styles, lengths, and budgets can accommodate a gently sloping, incremental beach entry.

THROWBACKTHURSDAY DESIGN: October’s look at #swimmingpool style contrasts past and present options for custom rockfalls. Today, you can choose a small, simple rock waterfall, splurge for a dramatic, towering grotto in faux or natural stone, or ask for something in between.

POP POOLS: Enjoy the Poolside slideshow art collection by #hiroshinagai featuring hyper-realistic, sun-drenched scenes inspired by the fun, bright City Pop art genre. https://bit.ly/3kS6IWz

CELEBRATE LIGHT: It’s #NationalLEDLightDay. Developed in 1962, LED technology uses less energy, performs longer, and today, comes in mesmerizing colors and various dynamic light shows for your #swimmingpool

SO-SO CREDIT? Some homeowners with mediocre FICO scores have other qualifying factors like job stability or a low debt-to-income ratio that may help secure a #swimmingpool loan. Our lenders offer programs for scores as low as 640 oac. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2HyNpDf

FEEL GOOD: Whether you own a #swimmingpool or not, you can enjoy these bright aquatic images from photo-artist #MichaelBanks. He is putting his talent toward works that inspire joy during this challenging time of #Covid. https://bit.ly/34qj9CC

ODD SPACE: Want a #swimmingpool, but have an unconventionally shaped backyard? Often, seasoned pool designers can take properties with unusual configurations and develop creative outdoor plans that are both attractive and functional.

CONSTRUCTION LINGO: Dam wall is September’s #swimmingpool term. It helps form a spa within a pool and when the spa is on, holds back heated water from the poolseparating the interiors of the two structures. Dam walls can be designed and built in a variety of distinctive styles.