Our Top 10 Pools, Patios, and Porches

During the scorching summer months, there’s nothing better than diving in the pool or lounging in the shade. Outdoor retreats such as these can make this sometimes brutal season downright delightful.

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The pool is located on the second story of the house, yielding great views and an even better utilization of space.
Richard Felber

Second-Story Serene

Why we love it:

  • Creating your own waves as you dive into the water is always a part of pool fun. The glossy look is achieved when water brims through a half-inch opening into a perimeter runnel, preserving the smooth and serene surface.
  • The George III terra-cotta shell fountain at the far end of the pool functions as a holding tank.
  • The pool is located on the second story of the house, yielding great views and an even better utilization of space.
  • For a tropical air, the designer chose plants such as sea grape trees.
  • A pergola draped in vines provides an elegant oasis from the south Florida sun.
RESOURCES: Architecture by Robert S. Bennett Architect, 609/737-1530; landscape architecture by Jorge Sanchez and Phil Maddux, Sanchez & Maddux, 561/655-9006.
 

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The pool is located on the second story of the house, yielding great views and an even better utilization of space.

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