Master Built Pools and Patios: An Inspiring Portfolio of Design Ideas

By Tina Skinner

Book Overview

If you're contemplating a new pool project, and if you want it to outshine all others, this is the book for you. Here is a virtual, vicarious tour of nearly 300 spectacular swim-able waterscapes by the world's top pool builders, members of the elite Master Pool Guild. Samples of their work range from sweet little oases and brief lap pools to luxurious environments complete with waterfalls, fountains, spas, and tiki bars. Explore an endless range of shapes to complement your landscape and architecture. Experience different textures and color schemes in stone and concrete skirting, as well as plant and rock border ideas for completing your backyard environment. This is an inspiring portfolio of ideas for anyone who builds or designs pools, and an essential guide for those planning a new pool project that goes beyond the ordinary.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764317474
• ISBN13: 9780764317477
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 11.3" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Beautiful Book

This really is a beautifully inspiring book. While many of the products in the book are out of reach for the individual with an average income, it offers some great ideas that you can incorporate into something that is a little more within your reach. The details are very nice and descriptive. It will also serve well as a nice coffee table book.