Lucas Firmin Blog

Whether you have plans to build a pool with an attached spa, or are simply interested in a hot tub for your backyard, you’ll have a lot of different options. From style and design to configuration and components, there are a lot of decisions to be made about getting exactly what you have in mind. Much like shopping for a car, prioritizing your wants and needs will help you to determine what direction to go. Have a family or entertain often? You’ll want a larger spa. Do you have back or muscle pain? You’ll want to include a therapy jets. While these are only a few considerations, here is what goes into designing and building a high-end spa for your home.

Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean that pool time needs to end. Whether you’d like keep swimming and stay out of the evening heat, or just want to enjoy an evening on the patio around your pool; pool lights provide comfort and safety. So, what do you need to know about pool lighting, and what are the latest options?

Perimeter overflow, vanishing edge, or infinity pools offer an enchanting and elegant design for a residential pool. Pool designs have rapidly evolved over the years.  Shapes, styles, materials, technologies, and more have allowed pool builders to bring your backyard oasis to the next level. Blurring the lines between the horizon of your pool’s construction and its border can be achieved with water in-transit effects. This look can be achieved in a variety of ways, no matter the shape, slope, or size of your yard.  

If you’ve ever seen photos of a pool from 100 years ago, you’ll see quite a big difference in their design then versus pool designs today. The style and designs of pools are ever-evolving and changing. From water features, custom options, and equipment upgrades, the pool of your dreams can now literally be the pool of your dreams. With 2021 coming to a close, we are taking a sneak peek at what trends we will see in the coming year.

Pools are designed and meant for the hot weather that is prevalent across south Louisiana for much of the year. However, even as long-awaited, or seldom it may be, cold, even freezing weather does make its way down here. When it arrives, ideally before it arrives, there are some steps you can take to make sure that your home’s pool is ready for a brief hibernation. Taking a few extra maintenance steps will keep your pool clean, safe, protected, and ready for spring.