Custom Pool Features for Long Island Pools
Upgrade Your Poolscape With Water Features, Spas, and Outdoor Pool Enhancements
Water is the heart of any poolscape; it brings movement, sound, and life to your backyard. At Chaikin Ultimate Pools, we design custom pool features that elevate both beauty and functionality.
Enhancements such as foliage, stone, and flowing water turn your outdoor space into a personal retreat. From dramatic waterfalls to soothing spas, every feature is crafted to suit your property and lifestyle. Explore our designs and imagine the possibilities for your own Long Island pool.
Spas
Chaikin Ultimate Pools’ custom spas are designed for both aesthetic appeal and therapeutic benefits. They can stand alone, attach to a pool, or sit flush or raised with cascading water. Each spa is tailored to provide maximum comfort and a luxurious escape in your backyard.
Your spa can be designed as a standalone with or without a pool, it can be created within the footprint of the pool or attached to the side, either flush or raised with soothing water cascading into the pool.
Negative Edge Pools
Also known as infinity pools, negative edge designs create the illusion of water with no boundary. Ideal for waterfront or sloped sites, water flows over the edge into a catch basin below. This makes for a dramatic waterfall effect while providing a separate outdoor living area.
below, where it is pumped back into the pool. For waterfront sites, the effect is breathtaking, as the pool seems to extend into the bay, lake, or ocean beyond. For sites with challenging grade changes, the negative edge and catch basin below offer an opportunity for a separate outdoor living area, with the overflow becoming a dramatic waterfall focal point.
Bubblers
Bubblers add a playful and visually striking element to your pool, especially when paired with lighting. Commonly used in shallow areas like beach entries or tanning ledges, they provide interactive enjoyment for children and adults alike. They also help define shallow areas while adding motion to the water.
On a beach entry or tanning ledge, they can make a fantastic splash zone, enjoyable for kids and adults alike.
Sheer Descents
Sheer descents range from small sheets to large cascading waterfalls. They create a serene auditory backdrop while adding elegance to pools or spas. Sheer descents make every visit feel peaceful and immersive, which enhances both relaxation and the overall ambiance of your outdoor space.
When in place, they gracefully pour into the pool or spa, emitting the serene and tranquil sound of falling water.
Tanning Ledge
A tanning ledge, also called a sunshelf or baja bench, is a shallow, flat area at the pool’s entrance. It is ideal for lounging and sunbathing without overheating. It is also great for enjoying the water without fully submerging. It provides a safe and accessible space for children to play and adults to relax while staying partially in the water.
This tanning ledge is the perfect location for a lounge chair or the sun-worshipper who wants to avoid getting overheated from the sun or fully submerged while enjoying the pool.
Fire & Water Features
Custom fire and water features combine two dramatic elements. During the day, they complement your pool with subtle elegance. At night, flames and water movement create a captivating focal point for your backyard.
During the day, they are unassuming but are a great focal point of your swimming pool. At night, they come alive as their flames create a beautiful and dramatic ambiance.
Plunge Pools
Plunge pools are compact, uniform-depth pools designed for water-based exercise and unwinding in a private space. They work well for Long Island homes with limited outdoor space and provide a practical alternative to a full-sized pool. These pools can be customized with seating areas or spa elements to enhance both function and enjoyment.
While they’re not meant for swimming laps, their uniform depth allows for water exercise.
Cold Plunges
Cold plunges, long used for health and recovery, can reduce inflammation and support circulation. They are often used to aid muscle recovery and promote stress relief. When incorporated into a pool or spa area, a cold plunge pool adds a balanced wellness element to your Long Island backyard.
Once limited to luxury resorts, these are now an attainable amenity to complement your warm pool or spa.
Saunas
Our custom saunas bring spa-level relaxation to your backyard. Built from durable, moisture-resistant materials, they can be standalone or integrated near your pool or spa area. With temperature and humidity controls, saunas offer stress relief, improved circulation, and a warm retreat throughout the year.
During the day, they are unassuming but are a great focal point of your swimming pool. At night, they come alive as their flames create a beautiful and dramatic ambiance.
Retractable Pool Enclosures
Retractable pool enclosures make it possible to use your pool for more of the year. Built with durable polycarbonate panels, these enclosures create a natural greenhouse effect that helps warm the water, lower heating costs, and protect swimmers from UV exposure. They also reduce evaporation and chemical use, which helps keep pool water balanced and simplifies routine maintenance. Fully lockable for added security, retractable pool enclosures are engineered to meet building code requirements for wind and snow loads. With options for different sizes, shapes, and finishes, they can be tailored to suit Long Island pools while extending the swimming season in comfort.
Designed with durable polycarbonate panels, these enclosures create a natural greenhouse effect that warms the water, lowers heating costs, and protects swimmers from harmful UV rays. By reducing evaporation and chemical usage, they help keep your water balanced while minimizing maintenance, giving you more time to simply enjoy your pool. Fully lockable for enhanced security, each enclosure is engineered to meet building code requirements for wind and snow loads, ensuring long-lasting durability. With customizable options in colors, shapes, and sizes, retractable pool enclosures can be tailored to complement your outdoor space while extending your swimming season in style.