A large budget may open up limitless design options, but it doesn’t guarantee an eye-pleasing aquascape. Conversely, a moderate price tag doesn’t necessarily mean you’re stuck with a mediocre design.
That’s why Pool & Spa News decided to examine great waterscapes costing less than $60,000. It’s just enough money to provide wiggle room, but not enough to get too extravagant. All of the projects are located in Texas, so we could compare apples to apples — or in this case, Texas red grapefruit to Texas red grapefruit (the official state fruit).
The price tag covers the pool and anything included in the shell, such as a spa or waterfeatures, as well as decking. Each is founded on solid design principles and dedication to a core concept. Check out the following six projects.
Rebecca Robledo is deputy editor of Pool & Spa News and Aquatics International. She is an award-winning trade journalist with more than 25 years experience reporting on and editing content for the pool, spa and aquatics industries. She specializes in technical, complex or detail-oriented subject matter with an emphasis in design and construction, as well as legal and regulatory issues. For this coverage and editing, she has received numerous awards, including four Jesse H. Neal Awards, considered by many to be the “Pulitzer Prize of Trade Journalism.”
