This stately North Shore pool balances classic design with functionality on a small property. The pool uses clean, elegant lines and gray and blue tile accents to reflect the graceful character of the home. It was designed as a long rectangle to accommodate swimming laps, playing, and sunbathing while fitting a spa into the pool area for efficient use of space. The understated yet detailed design satisfies the homeowners' desire for a multi-functional but refined backyard oasis.

1. Clean & Serene
This stately North Shore pool makes a statement with classic lines and elegant tile
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2. E
very pool is a challenge. In this case, the com-
peting exigencies were a finely appointed, yet
multi-functional pool, a relatively small space,
and a need to reflect the graceful character of
the home and neighborhood — something understated, yet
with details that satisfy the closest inspection.
The result is this fine example of clas- desires and constraints. The walkway
sical architecture, a pool that would path with the tricolor scheme was al-
make any Roman patrician smile. ready in place. The house was large,
The basic lines were set in a clas- but the space in the backyard was
sic rectangle, but the owners needed tight, so Rosebrook continued with
a venue for a variety of activities — the same pattern on the pool deck,
soaking, diving, lap swimming, play- which gives it a more open look.
ing and sunning. Putting it all together The bluestone coping and accent
in a simple design took some doing. rock followed naturally with the gray
Initially, the homeowners wanted to in the deck pattern, complementing it
do a 20 by 40 pool with the spa adja- but also giving it a little spice. In keep-
cent to the pool. They wanted auto- ing with that overall palette, a French
matic safety covers on both pool and Grey Diamond Brite finish was used on
spa for piece of mind as they have chil- the pool and spa plaster.
dren. That could be done on the spa While the homeowner wanted it to
separately, of course, but having the be clean and traditional, she wanted
spa in the pool made it simpler. some added interest, and that’s where
To maximize space Rosebrook Pools the hand-cut bluestone mosaic tiles
owner Jamie Ori recommended mak- came in for the spa and the tanning
ing the pool 45 feet long and flipping ledge. Rosebrook cut the tiles and laid
the spa into the pool. That way the the pattern with the owner present,
cover could go over both pool and creating a unique and personal look.
Rosebrook Pools spa saving space and, creating a long The end result is a pool that is very
Category: Concrete Pool or
swimming lane for anyone who want- reflective of the home and surround-
Pool/Spa Combination ing to do laps. In this configuration, ing area — clean, elegant, stream-
Project Location: Lake Forest, Ill. the cover could be incorporated into lined. Like the neighborhood, it’s
the clean, classic look of the pool, with conservative and classic.
its hidden walk-on stone cover pit.
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