What's in Store for Pool Finishes in 2021?
Artaic’s own Sales & Design Consultant Ariel Schuster was featured in Pool & Spa Marketing. Schuster’s article, entitled What’s in Store for Pool Finishes in 2021, was published in the magazine. The article discussed current pool trends in 2021, as well as timeless pool classics that will never go out of style. To read more articles from Ariel Schuster, check out our blog.
“Designing for Function and Geography
Regardless of the specifics of the building materials, a pool is installed with longevity in mind. Designing a pool is directed with the goal of ensuring it does not have to be renovated or refinished year after year. The pool’s design should be the result of a builder’s conversations with their client where an understanding of the homeowner’s esthetical preferences should be top of mind. Getting to the core of the client’s ideal design can be best achieved by having the homeowner share their favourite piece of artwork, tapestry, or furnishing in their home. The result should provide a builder with the inspiration for a pool design that complements the general esthetic presented, but without leaning too far in one single direction.
Location is also an important factor to consider here. Earthy terracotta stucco is well-suited for a pool featuring brighter southwestern colours -turquoise, peach, and gold, whereas a shingle-sided beach house might be better outfitted with a pool featuring deep blue and white tiles that play upon its aquatic surroundings.
Looking ahead
When it comes to a tiled pool finish, these considerations are important for 2021 and, in the long run, when it comes to what lies ahead for the pool market. In the same vein, the timelessness of the designs considered and selected will continue to be relevant to the conversation. This means motifs like the traditional Persian rug design, along with border-based patterns, are still a part of what will be brought from concept to completion in many pool projects. Water and aquatic-inspired designs are also included within the tile layouts that will be requested as these, too, are a timeless option.
What is known from last year-even before the 2021 season has commenced-is it will be a productive year for the pool industry. Last year was truly the impetus for an increase in interest and action from homeowners on investing in their own private pool accommodations. Set into motion, this market change offers an abundance of opportunities for the pool industry to understand and meet the demand through a thorough investigation of the emerging design trends, and constructive conversations with clients on project goals.
Ariel Schuster serves as a leading resource for design inspiration, consultation, and pricing in both residential and select small commercial projects at Boston-based Artaic, which designs and fabricates custom, award-winning lifework. In her role as design consultant, Schuster works closely with designers and architects step-by-step through the design process, working with existing project plans or starting from scratch. She can be reached via email at ariel.schuster@artaic.com.”
