6. Fire-and-Water Combination Pool with Raised Fire Bowls
Introduction
The juxtaposition of opposing elements creates unmatched nighttime drama. A fire-and-water pool features raised masonry pillars along the pool edge topped with blazing fire bowls that spill water into the basin below.
What This Idea Means
This concept focuses on elemental contrast, theatrical luxury, and sensory engagement. It pairs the soothing coolness of water with the mesmerizing warmth and glow of fire.
How to Make It
- Pillar Construction: Build sturdy raised concrete masonry pillars along the outer edge of the pool bond beam, cladded in stacked stone or smooth stucco.
- Plumbing & Gas Lines: Run waterproof electrical conduits, gas supply lines, and water fill pipes up through the interior of each masonry pillar.
- Fire & Water Bowls: Install custom copper or concrete fire bowls equipped with automated electronic gas ignition and a waterfall scupper spillway.
- Automation Control: Connect the fire bowls and pool waterfalls to a smart home automation system for effortless ignition.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Use fire glass media (such as reflective black or bronze fire glass) inside the fire bowls to catch and refract the flame light brilliantly.
- Variation: Combine fire bowls with a raised perimeter spa that overflows into the main swimming pool like a warm glowing hearth.
Needs to Make That Thing
- Masonry raised pillars with stacked stone cladding
- Automated gas-ignition fire bowls with water scuppers
- Gas supply lines and waterproof electrical conduits
- Smart pool and fire automation control panel