Modern pool design goes beyond simply offering rectangular layouts. Nowadays, homeowners, guests at boutique hotels, and companies are increasingly incorporating bespoke water features to enhance their outdoor areas. Water features such as cascading steep drops, natural rock waterfalls, ambient LED bubblers, and infinity spillways turn ordinary pools into peaceful architectural focal points.
Popular Custom Water Features
Sheer Descent Waterfalls
The water flows smoothly, in the form of a thin, glassy sheet, into the pool, with the features incorporated directly into the raised bond beams to give the appearance of clean, modern lines and, at the same time, produce a relaxing background noise that covers up the urban ambient noise.
Perimeter Infinity Edge Spillways
Infinity edges are well suited to terrains with a slope that command natural views, as they enable the water to flow smoothly over one or more of the edges into an underground catch basin. The arrangement produces a striking visual effect that makes it appear as though the water is merging with the horizon.
Deck Jets and Laminar Streams
From the pool deck, laminar jets emit straight, arching streams of water into the pool. If they have internal multicolour LED lighting, the streams then display bright light arcs at night, making them ideal for evening entertainment.
Critical Engineering Requirements
Adding water features requires specialised hydraulic planning during the initial design phase:
Booster pumps that are dedicated:** In order to keep the visual effect of the waterfalls and spillways, specific flow rates (given in gallons per minute) are needed. Using a dedicated pump avoids pressure loss in the main filtration system.
Structural Waterproofing: In order to prevent moisture from getting into the adjacent masonry, double-layer elastomeric waterproofing membranes are needed for the raised walls and catch basins.
Automated Controls: It is possible to connect modern water features to smart automation controllers, which then enable owners to modify the flow rates and LED colour patterns directly through a smartphone app.
Why Aquapools Is the Best Choice for Custom Features
To carry out complicated water features, it is necessary to combine artistic vision with solid hydraulic engineering. Aquapools is regarded as the best option when it comes to carrying out custom water feature installations in Kenya. Whether it is making a natural stone waterfall for a garden villa or fitting in synchronised architectural fountains for commercial plazas, Aqua Pools takes on all the aspects, from the hydraulic calculations to the exact finishing. By working with Aquapools, you can be sure that your outdoor area will reach the ideal balance of beauty, durability and performance.