Just as water features are designed to have varied effects, such as invigorating or calming, chromatherapy, or the use of color and light for healing, is also a design technique that helps create different moods. Chromatherapy is offered at some of the world’s most exclusive resorts and spas, such as the Roman-style spa at The Grand Hotel Santa Domitilla, but […]
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 can accommodate all your friends […]
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 Greco-roman baths, the soaring ceiling, […]
A great pool design is often realized by the water within—its appearance, reflections, and how it refracts light and color. By adding a vertical element of moving water, the design can spring to life and almost become a work of art. There are many types of water features to choose from, and the effects they can create are seemingly infinite […]
IA Don’t we all need a good soaking tub after a hard days work? The Diamond Bathtub by Lori Gardner, ( not to be confused with bathtubs by Diamond Spas Kitchen and Bath line ), is the culmination of three years worth of hand-created artistry. Each rose pink Swarovski crystal was affixed by hand to the side of the nineteenth […]
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 latest features. Check out these […]
An infinity pool is a swimming or a reflecting pool which produces a visual effect of water extending to the horizon or infinity.This concept of infinity pools comes from Bali, Indonesia, where its inspiration came directly from observing the dramatic effect created by the ubiquitous terraced rice paddies, known locally as sawah, for which the island is famous. Rangali Island […]
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 a custom outdoor pool or […]
When Philadelphia Architects Agoos Lovera converted this early–20th-century Connecticut horse barn into a guest house for family gatherings, the team reused as much of the original structure as possible. The most unusual feature is a round, copper spa tub inserted in the barn’s silo, which includes windows to provide light and views of surrounding trees. “This is indicative of the […]
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 effects of chroma therapy to […]
