10 Custom Spa Styles That Steal The Show
A Custom Spa is possibly the most requested design element for new pools. They can serve as an anchor for the entire pool design and are a fantastic way to bring movement, height, style and ambiance to the pool. We also love to use them as a vantage point for enjoying the best views of the house, the backyard or surrounding landscape. On top of all of that, they allow you to enjoy your backyard all year long!
Find Your Serenity, or Your Sense of Fun
When we design spas we often think of the serenity they bring. They force us to slow down, enjoy the moment, and take time out for ourselves. Whether watching the sun come up or soaking away the worries and stresses of the day, they help us to reset and just enjoy being alive. Maybe that sounds like a pretty lofty role to assign to what is essentially a fancy outdoor bathtub, but we find it is true for us and the majority of our customers.
But for every moment of peace and reflection to be enjoyed in a spa, there are a dozen more moments of laughter, chat and clinking glasses. The spa is a social magnet that transends seasons. From small weeknight gatherings to watch the game or catch up with family to the coveted spot in a hopping pool party- the custom spa is always the best seat in the house.
Get Inspired By These Showstopping Custom Spa Designs
If you are considering adding a custom spa to your pool design, or are renovating an outdated pool and spa, we’ve gathered ten of our favorite designs to show you what is possible. There truly is a spa design for every backyard and every style. (And because we have such difficulty choosing our favorites, we’ve thrown in a bonus spa and some extra pics for even more inspiration.)
Enjoy the View
This raised spa is positioned just perfectly to take advantage of the best view in the backyard. The raised design gives it a better vantage point and allows for a spillover effects that creates an amazing sound and brings movement to the pool below.
Sunken Spa for Seemless Flow of Design
This spa was designed to be sunken into the pool so as not to disrupt the infinity edge design of the pool. The custom lighting and picturesque view make it the star of the show.
Light Up, Light Up
This spa is positioned to enjoy the pool’s water and fire features while also enjoying a beautiful view of the house and having easy access to the outdoor kitchen and fire pit seating area. It’s centralized spot and it’s amazing lighting features make it the place to be.
Infinate View
This raised infinity edge spa is not only exquisite in its design, but it truly is the best seat in the house. With unobscured views from every angle, there won’t be any need to fight for the prime seat. Every seat in this spa has a view. Lake, pool, house and surrounding yard- there’s no shortage of views to admire as you soak and sip your cares away.
Bird’s Eye View
Equally breathtaking when viewed from the home’s balcony, this spa is exquisitely beautiful from every angle.
Clean and Modern
This pool is all about clean lines and understated elegance, and the spa sets this tone perfectly. It buts into the lounging area of the pool deck and enjoys a view of the entire pool and backyard. It also enjoys privacy from the tall trees framing the property.
Center of Attention
This raised spill-over spa is the center of attention in this backyard. With the tanning ledge just below and the outdoor kitchen and fire pit area behind it, this spa is socially positioned to be the life of the party.
Modern Minimalism
This subtle beauty is sunken into a travertine pool deck overlooking the pool. It enjoys easy access to the house and outdoor kitchen while also benefitting from the privacy offered by mature trees surrounding the property.
Enjoy the Show
This spa is positioned directly across from the large rock water feature, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the soothing sounds of rushing water and the beautiful view of the custom lit pool and landscaping. It is also easily accessed from the house, making it perfect for quick dips on cold winter days (or nights).
Artistic Gem
This entire pool design is a thing of beauty, but the spa is truly the crown jewel of the pool. It’s infinity edge creates an uninterupted design while also creating movement in the pool below from the water spilling over. It also enjoys its own water feature and custom lighting and is ideally positioned to take full advantage of views and social settings.
Spill-Over Hot Spot
Another spa design that finds itself right in the middle of all the fun. This raised spa enjoys views of the entire backyard with easy access to the covered patio behind it and the lounging areas of the pool deck. And what a beautiful view of the house!
Raised Infinity with a View
This backyard is surrounded with interesting and beautiful views, and this spa is positioned to enjoy them all. You can imagine the serentiy of a quiet morning soak with the birds and the trickling water creating the most amazing soundscape. And with it’s proximity to the house and the covered patio it’s the perfect spot to pass an evening with friends and family.
Moving Water
The wall of this raised spa is graded with small tiered ledges to create a cascading effect as the spa water spills over into the pool. And the end result is a beautiful movement in the pool water like a natural body of water. Beautiful and soothing.
Raised spas, sunken spas, infinity spas, swim spas- there are endless options when it comes to creating your perfect backyard space. If you’d like to find out what’s possible for your backyard, send us an email or message us on Facebook to chat with a designer. We offer free in home consultations and a no-obligation custom design and quote!