Top Swimming Pool Trends for 2026
Pool design has changed quite a bit over the last few years. What homeowners are asking for in 2026 is different from what was common a decade ago. People are thinking more carefully about running costs, maintenance, how much they will actually use the pool, and how it fits into the rest of the backyard. […]
Top 10 Reasons To Choose a Fiberglass Pool for Your Home
At some point in life—often after a few mortgage payments and the first time your teenager asks why everyone hangs out at other people’s houses—you start to notice something about your backyard. It’s doing its job, but it isn’t saying much. It’s not bad. It’s just fine. The grass grows, the fence holds up, and […]
Gunite vs Fiberglass vs Vinyl: Which Pool Type is Best?
By Thiago Machado, Co-founder of Epic Watershapes™ with over 10 years of experience in pool construction One question comes up in almost every serious pool planning discussion: “Which type of pool should we choose?” It’s rarely just about construction methods or materials. This question is deeper—it’s about the memories you’re investing in: birthday parties yet […]
Geometric Pool Designs: The Ultimate Guide to Contemporary Elegance
There’s a moment—quiet, almost imperceptible—when a home stops being just a structure and becomes a statement. It happens in backyards across West Palm Beach and Palm Beach when homeowners realize their pool doesn’t need to apologize for being contemporary. When the clean rectangle or precise L-shape finally aligns with the home’s architectural lines. When geometry […]
Infinity Pool vs. Traditional Pool: Which is Right for Your Home
This question comes up in almost every first design meeting, usually right after the homeowner pulls out their phone and starts scrolling through a long list of Instagram photos. “We really like this infinity edge style,” they say, showing pictures of pools that look like they flow straight into the view. “But is it actually […]
The Pool Deck That Lasts: Florida Homeowner’s Guide to Durable Materials
By Thiago Machado There’s a moment, often around 2 PM on a July afternoon, when every Florida pool owner learns a hard lesson about their deck. Maybe it’s when your daughter jumps across the pavers as if they’re lava. Or when your bare feet hit blazing-hot concrete, and you quickly dance back to the grass. […]
Essential Pool Safety Features for Every Family
Every parent knows a moment when joy and worry exist side by side. You’re at the kitchen window, coffee in hand, sunlight warming your backyard, the one you worked so hard to create. You picture your kids laughing by the pool, friends splashing around under a bright summer sky, and neighbours enjoying those perfect Saturday […]
30 Pool Design Mistakes to Avoid in South Florida
Picture this: it’s a Saturday morning, you’re in your backyard with a coffee, watching contractors work on what was supposed to be your dream pool. But something feels off. The pool isn’t where you imagined it. The equipment is louder than you expected. And after last night’s rain, water is collecting near your house. That […]
Inground Pools: Designing and Building the Perfect Epic Pool
Dreaming of transforming your South Florida backyard into a luxurious oasis? You envision crystal-clear waters, stunning design, and a space that rivals the finest resorts. But let’s be honest, the journey from dream to reality with an inground pool can often feel overwhelming, filled with confusing jargon, hidden costs, and the nagging fear of choosing […]