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A custom pool or patio is an excellent way to take your backyard to not just the next level but to dream level. With the right custom pool company, you can customize everything, from the shape of your pool to the color of its bottom. The same goes for your patio, with outdoor kitchens and covered awnings and televisions hanging outside.

If you’re considering getting a custom pool or patio, or simply upgrading your existing area, but are overwhelmed by the choices, we get it. Customization is a huge responsibility, and a lot of people (well, your family at least) are counting on you. To help review your options, here are the best ways to fully utilize your backyard!

Cool Off

The best use for a pool is, obviously, swimming. Here’s the thing, though: sometimes you don’t want to get all the way into the water just to get out of the heat. That’s where a custom pool has a massive advantage.

With a custom pool, there are (pretty much) countless ways to get in the pool without actually going for a swim. You can create shallow entrances reminiscent of the beach, or stools made of concrete affixed to the bottom of your pool, which is a great option for anyone with a custom patio as well, as you can talk with friends or even watch a sports game while sitting in the pool.

Some people even build lounge chairs, also made out of concrete, in the water, providing cool, refreshing relaxation. Basically, as we’ve mentioned all over our website, a custom, concrete pool gives you a truly mind-blowing amount of freedom.

Heat Up (Your Food)

As we wrote about before, having an outdoor kitchen can really change the game. Anything that creates more space to live and entertain is a plus, especially in the summertime. While some of your friends and family are sitting on in-water barstools or lounge chairs, other members of the party can be relaxing at your outdoor kitchen, grill, or even brick oven for delicious, homemade pizza.

An outdoor kitchen can be as simple as a nice grill situated near the pool or as complex as the aforementioned brick oven. That’s the great thing about custom pools and patios; you can make it fit your exact needs. Providing a space outside where you can cook while also hanging out with your guests, friends, and family adds a lot of value to your backyard experience.

Entertain Guests

Speaking of guests, one of the biggest reasons to get a custom pool and/or patio is that it adds not just more space but something fun for you and others to do. From massive parties to intimate gatherings, a pool and patio creates an element of your home that is relaxing, versatile, and inviting.

Plus, and especially if you have young children, a pool and surrounding patio area is a lifelong investment. While you may not see a financial return for years, it’s likely you and your whole family will get plenty of value throughout the years. When the kids are young, you can use the pool for fun and games as well as teaching them to swim in a safe, controlled environment. As they get older, they have a place to invite their friends over.

You probably already know all this, especially if you’re considering a custom pool and patio, but when it comes to best uses for your outdoor area, entertainment in all varieties is a huge factor.

Get Creative

We hate to sound repetitive, but the best use for a custom pool and patio is in the word “custom” of course. With a custom pool, you can add design elements that fit your needs and desires. You can add a slide for the kids; design a covered area with room for a TV to watch sports games, or make room in the pool for you to swim laps in the morning.

There are many best uses to name for a new, custom pool or patio, but the real truth is that its best use is as a fully customized space to enjoy with the whole family (or completely alone; that sounds amazing, too). Before you get started designing your dream pool, you can download our free guide to learn what you should consider before developing a pool design. And if you’re ready to talk about a custom pool for your backyard now, give us a call! We’re excited to partner with you and help you create the pool and patio of your dreams.