In 2024, the world has taken a bit of a turn, and the expectation is that 2025 will represent a very different year. As a result, the pool trends for this upcoming year reflect some changes from what we’ve seen in the past, though some of what we’re seeing represents a natural outgrowth of previous years’ trends.
If you want a pool that feels leading-edge in 2025, here are some of the trends you need to be aware of.
One of the design trends to look for in 2025 is resilience. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is just one of the many episodes of extreme weather that people have had to contend with recently. Dealing with pool repairs after storm damage can get tiring. People are thinking about ways to make their pool, deck, and pool equipment more resistant to weather damage.
This can mean a variety of things, such as more robust wiring and connections in pool equipment, sturdier pool structure, and heavy-duty decking materials. It might also mean changing the landscaping to reduce the amount of leaves or runoff that gets in the pool.
At Allen Pool, we have been helping people in the Atlanta area make their pool experience hassle-free for over 50 years. Today, it’s possible to make your pool more trouble-free than ever, thanks to numerous types of pool automation.
We’ve had smart pool equipment for years, but the recent addition of AI to pool automation means that the modern equipment can follow much more complex instructions and perform tasks flexibly to help you take care of numerous pool maintenance and monitoring tasks. Skimmers can be programmed to target debris, and automated cleaners can patrol the pool to keep it spotless with zero effort for you. AI can also monitor your pool’s chemistry and add the appropriate mix of chemicals. AI can even help monitor your pool so you can be confident that kids or pets aren’t sneaking off to mess with it.
One of the biggest overall trends in pool design is to create much more luxurious pools that give people an experience similar to what they might get at an exclusive resort. This is not just a trend for residential pools, but also for commercial pools that are looking to attract more patrons and give them a more enjoyable experience.
Here are some of the design trends that people are using to make their pools more resort-like.
More people are adopting organic, free-form pool shapes. Think of pools that look like natural formations, from strange organic shapes to oxbow pools to river-like pool designs with a flowing current. They often combine this with features like waterfalls to help them feel more natural.
Infinity pools, also known as edgeless pools, have become more popular in the last few years, and remain one of the most popular trends in pool shape.
The next step beyond creating a natural pool shape is integrating your pool with your landscaping to create what seems like a natural oasis in the middle of Atlanta. This replicates the trend at large resorts to have extensive pool networks that guests can have fun exploring.
Creating areas of the pool that feel like a hidden discovery can help your pool feel like a very special place. This not only helps you enjoy your pool, but can also make your pool the talk of the neighborhood after a pool party.
Having a spa near your pool has long been seen as a luxurious addition, but spillover spas incorporate this idea with the features of waterfalls and integrated landscaping. With spa water that spills over into the pool, you can have a feature that doesn’t just feel good, but also creates a feast for the eyes and the ears.
Tanning shelves have been a trend for many years, and the recreation platform takes it to the next level. A recreation platform is essentially a very large tanning shelf, one that’s large enough to incorporate both lounge furniture and sunning directly in the water.
Sometimes these platforms are on the edge of the pool, but they can also be in the middle of the pool, like an island or sand bar.
People often think about the way their deck and pool liner look, but a recent trend is to choose materials that give their pools a luxurious feel as well. There are two main directions people are going with this: rough rocks and smooth glass. Rough rocks like sandstone and flagstone help support the integrated landscape trend while providing people with a natural-feeling footing material.
The glass tile liner trend has been turbocharged by the introduction of more elaborate tile designs with unique visual properties. This not only gives them the smooth feeling desired for the pool lining, but helps create the resort-like feeling in your pool.
Are you looking to redesign or renovate your pool to help it feel more up to date? Allen Pool is ready to help you. Since 1971, we’ve been helping people in Atlanta get the most enjoyment from their pools. We’ve seen a lot of pool trends come and go, and we’ve learned some tricks. We know how to create timeless pool designs that feel current but aren’t just trendy and won’t look dated in a few years.
Check out our pool renovations page for a gallery of some of our recent work or contact us today to learn how we can help you get a pool design you’ll love.
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