Lucas Firmin Blog

A swimming pool can transform a backyard, but the right design can transform how you experience your entire outdoor space. Luxury pool design is about more than creating a beautiful place to swim.

Pool design trends for 2027 are moving toward more personalized, functional, and integrated outdoor spaces. For Baton Rouge homeowners, that means seeing more complete outdoor living areas, natural pool finishes, wellness-focused features, smaller custom pools, and smarter technology designed to improve efficiency and convenience.

Having a spa in your backyard is a great way to relax and unwind.  Whether it’s after a long day at the office or you’re rehabbing some sore muscles, your hot tub is a welcome retreat.  It really only has one job, and it’s right there in its name: be hot.  Now, during a hot south Louisiana summer, it needs little help to accomplish this goal, but during the cool fall and spring months, not to mention our brief yet cold winter, your hot tub’s heater will be providing the heat.  So, what happens when you turn on your hot tub, but your hot tub’s heater doesn’t turn on?  Here are a few of the common reasons that your spa isn’t heating.

The pool/spa combination has become a popular option for many backyards. However, if you’re considering adding to your home, you may want one without the other. Whether it’s for the amount of space you have available or the simple fact that you would prefer a spa to a pool, you can still enjoy the same quality, customization, and design for a spa as you can for a pool.

Designing your custom pool can be a fun and creative process. While layout, shape, size, and more are all important, the types of water features you want to include can drastically change how your pool will look, feel, and function. Let’s take a closer look at the different types of water features you can incorporate in your pooland how they work.