The Sun Shelf: How to Turn Your Pool into a 5-Star Resort
Imagine waking up on a warm Saturday morning, grabbing your favourite cold drink, and walking out to your backyard. Instead of just looking at a plain pool, you step onto a shallow, sparkling stone ledge where the water just barely covers your ankles. You sit down in a comfortable lounge chair, feel the cool water […]
The Secret to a Luxury Pool Look: It’s All About the Fountain
When you think of a luxury backyard in South Florida, what do you see? Most people imagine crystal-clear blue water and beautiful stone decks. But there is one secret that separates a standard swimming pool from a world-class outdoor sanctuary: We believe that water should never be still. A luxury pool is more than just […]
Vanishing Edge vs. Perimeter Overflow: Choosing Your Pool Style
When looking at high-end pool designs, two styles often stand out for their visual impact. These are the vanishing edge and the perimeter overflow. While both create a seamless look where the water seems to disappear, they function very differently. Understanding these differences helps in deciding which style fits a specific backyard and budget. Choosing […]
How Pool Depth and Sunlight Change Your Water Color
When looking at a photo of a luxury pool, the most striking feature is usually the color of the water. It can range from a clear mountain stream to a deep ocean blue or a bright tropical lagoon. While many assume the color comes only from the tile or the plaster finish, there is a […]
Swim Your Way To Good Health In Your Own Pool
Swimming is one of the few forms of exercise that works the whole body without placing significant stress on the joints. It is used by physiotherapists, sports coaches, and general practitioners for people ranging from competitive athletes to those working through injury rehabilitation. Most people with a backyard pool use it mainly to cool off […]
How to Prevent Pests in Your Swimming Pool: Essential Tips
Pests and pools are a frustrating combination. You spend time and money keeping your pool in great shape, and then mosquitoes, water bugs, or frogs decide it looks like a nice place to settle in. It is one of the more annoying parts of pool ownership, but it is also one of the most preventable. […]
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 […]