Category Archives: Featured

Ideas for Designing a Mediterranean-Inspired Outdoor Pool

Want to create a Mediterranean escape in your own backyard? Start with an outdoor pool inspired by your favorite European vacation. By combining this classic design style with the latest in pool technology, you will be on your way to a sophisticated outdoor lifestyle. May we suggest: Surround the backside of the pool with raised …

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Kitchen Award Finalist Features Hammered Copper Farm Sink

The race is on to see which project will win the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2011 “People’s Pick” Kitchen Design Award, and one of the finalists sports a handsome hammered copper farm sink that caught our eye:   Appliqued with whimsical stars, the hammered copper farm sink has a well-worn patina that will continue …

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Indoor Lap Pool Completes Central Park Home Gym

Staying in shape doesn’t have to be boring. Adding swimming to your routine is great for maintaining cardiovascular health, and an indoor lap pool makes it easy to add to your workout routine. The indoor location means you don’t have to worry about the weather, and you can more easily control the temperature and conditions …

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Baby It’s Cold Outside

The frigid temps across the country are having us dreaming of a warmer escape.  We here at Diamond Spas are always wooed by a cool custom spa or pool especially rooftop pools with a magnificent view.  This nice little get away at the Ikies Resort in Santorini, Greece will have you wanting to stay in …

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An Outdoor Pool for a Party

Is it summer yet? If the cold weather has you dreaming of warm sunny days spent in the pool, we have some eye candy for you. You see, some pools are just made for a party. Take this example from the portfolio of Environmental Designs in Henderson, Col.: This oversized outdoor pool and spa combination …

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Escape To a Neoclassical Indoor Pool

With the biannual Maison & Objet design trade show kicking off this week, we have been fantasizing about a Parisian escape. The Five Star luxury Ritz Hotel in Paris may be best known for its palatial interiors, but the hotel’s Neoclassical indoor pool offers another level of relaxation from the urban environment. “Modeled after ancient …

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New Features for Outdoor Spas and Hot Tubs

In our last post we talked about trends in outdoor pools, and why it is important to plan now if you are considering installing or upgrading an outdoor pool or spa this year. If your plans also include an outdoor spa or hot tub, Diamond Spas can also customize these to your liking with the …

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Plan Now for Outdoor Pools and Spas

While it may be the dead of winter, if you’re planning on installing, or just upgrading, an outdoor pool or spa this spring or summer, now is the time to begin planning for it. Whether you want to recreate an over-the-top Vegas-style party pool or just extend your outdoor living space, Diamond Spas can design …

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Chromatherapy Spa Soothes with Color

One of the latest trends in spa design is chromatherapy, a healing art that uses colored light to promote well being. Once restricted to only the finest spas, advancements in LED technology have made chroma therapy an everyday indulgence in residential showers and baths. For your own over-the-top custom spa or to add the soothing …

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Today’s Escape: Rainforest Retreat

Ahh… Drink in the relaxation of this rainforest retreat. While the New Year may have you back to the nitty gritty, you can still dream, can’t you? Envision yourself on this misty perch, punctuated by our custom copper spa with multiple-depth seating configurations for deep soaking, level seating, and cool down. Then contact Diamond Spas …

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