Pool Features to Consider: Make Your Backyard the Place Everyone Wants to Be

Designing your pool should feel exciting,not overwhelming. This is your chance to transform everyday life into something extraordinary. Whether you envision quiet mornings lounging on a tanning ledge, kids laughing as they race beneath a cascading waterfall, or evenings spent with friends around the warm glow of a fire bowl, your pool’s design sets the stage for how you’ll experience your outdoor space, season after season.

At Fountain Blue Pools, we understand that your backyard is more than just a landscape — it’s an extension of your lifestyle. With decades of experience crafting custom pools across Florida, we specialize in turning backyards into resort-style escapes tailored to how you want to live, relax, and entertain.

From elegant water features and integrated spas to ambient lighting and smart automation, the right pool elements can elevate your entire property. But with so many options, where should you start?

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most popular and impactful pool features — and how to choose the ones that best match your vision, your space, and your goals. 

Start with How You’ll Use Your Pool

Before you start adding waterfalls and lights, take a minute to imagine your perfect pool day.

Are you:

• The Relaxer? Picture a spa and tanning ledge with a soft waterfall behind you.
• The Entertainer? Think fire bowls, LED lighting, and a swim-up bar.
• The Family Hero? Shallow play areas, bubblers, and automation that keeps it all sparkling clean.
  
  

Your lifestyle, not just your budget should drive your design. Once you know how you’ll use your pool, the right features practically choose themselves.

Water Features: Because Movement Makes Magic

There’s just something about moving water that feels luxurious.
From gentle trickles to dramatic cascades, water features bring your pool to life.

Our favorites:

• Rock waterfalls that look and sound straight out of a tropical resort
• Deck jets that arc beautifully into the pool
• Bubblers that dance in shallow areas
• Sheer descents for that modern “sheet of glass” effect
• Mist systems to cool the air when Florida turns up the heat
  
  

💧 Pro tip: Our team at Fountain Blue Pools builds custom rock waterfalls that integrate perfectly with your pool’s shape and finish — no cookie-cutter designs here.

Fire Features: Bring the Heat (and the Wow)

Fire and water? That’s pure drama. Adding fire elements creates a warm, inviting glow that pulls everyone together when the sun goes down.

Top picks:

• Fire bowls or fire pits for cozy conversations
• Tiki torches or fire columns for a tropical vibe
• Fire-and-water combos that look straight out of a luxury resort
  
  

🔥 Pair them with LED lighting, and your backyard instantly becomes the best “night out” in town — without leaving home.

Lighting: Set the Mood, Make It Shine

When the sun sets, the right lighting turns your pool into a showpiece.

With Pentair LED systems, you can:

• Choose from color-changing light shows
• Highlight steps and features for added safety
• Save energy with long-lasting bulbs
  
  

✨ Want a romantic evening swim? Set it to warm amber. Pool party? Go bold with blues and purples. It’s mood lighting, reimagined for the water.

What Are Some Resort Style Features? 

Tanning Ledges

Imagine lounging in just a few inches of water with a drink in hand. That’s a tanning ledge. It’s the ultimate blend of sun, comfort, and cool water.

Spas and Jets

Turn your pool into a stress-melting escape with an integrated spa. Add massage jets and a Jandy heater, and you’ve got an all-season retreat that’s just steps from your back door.

Automation and Smart Tech

Modern pools practically run themselves. With systems from AquaCal and Jandy, you can adjust temperature, lights, and filtration from your phone.
No guesswork. No running outside in your towel. Just pure convenience.

What Are Some Easy Upkeep Tips? 

Let’s be honest — no one dreams about pool maintenance.
That’s why the right features make all the difference.

Our essentials:

• Automatic pool cleaners (goodbye, endless brushing!)
• Energy-efficient pumps and filters from Pentair
• Salt systems for softer, gentler water
• Non-slip decking for extra safety
  
  

💦 Want total peace of mind? Our Intellitech Pro Weekly Cleaning Program keeps your pool clear, clean, and ready whenever you are.

What About Outside of the Pool? 

Your pool should be part of a full backyard experience. Think beyond the water:

• Custom pool tiles and natural stone finishes tie the space together
• Shade structures or pergolas add comfort and style
• Outdoor kitchens and seating areas turn swim time into dinner time
  
  

At Fountain Blue Pools, we design and build modular outdoor kitchens that make entertaining effortless — so your backyard feels like your favorite getaway spot.

Why These Features Are Worth It

Every feature adds something: beauty, comfort, or long-term value. When designed right, your pool becomes more than a luxury,  it’s an investment in how you live, relax, and connect.

That’s why homeowners across South Florida from Parkland to Port St. Lucie trust Fountain Blue Pools for custom designs that feel like home, only better. Check out our gallery for more inspo ideas!

Ready to Make a Splash?

Let’s turn your backyard into the space everyone loves to be in.
📞 Call 561-971-0504 or go to our website to schedule your free consultation today.