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 […]
Modern Pool Designs: 2026 Trends Transforming Florida Backyards
How Geometric Precision and Smart Technology Are Shaping Luxury Pools in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Beyond By Henri Pera, Epic Watershapes co-founder There’s a special moment in every pool construction project when the vision truly comes to life. The excavation is finished, the shell is in place, and suddenly, the design takes shape. […]
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 […]
15 Pool Design Ideas That Understand Palm Beach Light
Many homeowners reach a point where they start looking at their backyard in a new way. What once felt like just open space begins to feel like an opportunity to create something better. It often happens during quiet moments—on a relaxed weekend morning, while sipping coffee, hearing kids wonder what to do next, or noticing […]
Luxury Pool Features That Truly Increase Your Home’s Value
There’s a special moment during luxury home tours—the pause when buyers first lay eyes on an extraordinary pool. Not just any pool, but one that transforms the entire property. You see it every time: a quick intake of breath, a subtle shift in posture, a brief stop in conversation before someone says, “This is exactly […]
The Symphony of Water: A Complete Guide to Pool Waterfalls and Features That Transform Backyards into Sanctuaries
Here’s a clearer, more natural version with simple language and smooth flow: There’s one question that often changes the direction of a pool design discussion.After talking about size, depth, tiles, and heating—after all the practical details are covered—the question comes up: “What do you want to hear when you’re relaxing out here?” It’s not something […]
Pool Lighting Tips: Transform Your Backyard into a Nighttime Paradise
Here’s a clearer, more natural rephrased version that keeps the feeling but uses simple, easy-to-read language: The first time you see underwater lights glow across the pool at dusk, the way you look at your backyard changes. It’s not just about lighting. It’s the difference between a pool that gets closed up after sunset and […]
Pool Heating Options in Florida: Do You Really Need One?
There’s a certain quiet that falls over a pool deck in January. It’s not the heavy, frozen kind of silence you get in northern winters—Florida is never that extreme. Still, it’s noticeable. The water is too cool for a swim, family gatherings move indoors, and a backyard paradise sits empty, even though the mortgage keeps […]
Eco-Friendly Pool Design: Sustainable Luxury for Your West Palm Beach Home
By Henri Pera, co-founder of Epic Watershapes. The sun beat down hard that Tuesday afternoon as I drove through South Florida, past homes worth more than most people make in a lifetime. I wasn’t paying attention to the houses, though—I was focused on the water. Every few yards, there was one—a sparkling blue pool, pumps […]