Water Features
Custom Pool Water Features
Add Beauty, Fun, and Relaxation to Your Backyard Oasis
Your pool is the centerpiece of your backyard, but the right water features can transform it into a complete backyard retreat.
At Northern Pool & Spa, we design and install custom water features that bring visual interest, soothing sounds, and interactive fun for your family. From luxurious waterfalls to playful slides, we create features that complement your pool’s design and your lifestyle.
Popular Pool Water Features
We offer a wide range of water features, each customizable to fit your pool and backyard:
- Tanning Ledges (Sun Shelves / Baja Shelves)
- Negative Edge Pools (Infinity Edge)
- Slides
- Raised Spas with Spillovers
- Diving Boards
- Deck Jets
- Sheer Descents
Scroll down to learn more about each feature and see how it can elevate your backyard.
Custom Designs, Seamless Integration
All of our water features are designed to integrate perfectly with your pool and landscape. Whether adding features to a new pool or retrofitting an existing one, our design team helps you choose elements that enhance both aesthetics and functionality.
We consider everything from materials and placement to lighting and safety, ensuring your water features look beautiful and work flawlessly.
Explore Water Feature Options
Tanning Ledges
Also called sun shelves or Baja shelves, tanning ledges are shallow platforms ideal for lounging, reading, or letting young children play safely. Paired with in-pool loungers, like Ledge Loungers, they bring a resort-style feel to your backyard and create a low-maintenance relaxation zone.
Negative Edge Pools
Sometimes known as infinity edge pools, these features create the illusion of water extending into the horizon. Perfect for homes with a view, negative-edge pools add elegance, sophistication, and a dramatic focal point to your backyard.
Slides
Slides add fun and excitement for kids and adults. Our custom designs blend seamlessly with your pool’s shape and style, providing hours of entertainment while maintaining a high-end look.
Raised Spas
A raised spa adds a striking focal point and offers therapeutic benefits. Spillover spas allow water to cascade into your pool, creating a soothing soundscape and a beautiful visual effect. It’s perfect for enjoying your pool area year-round.
Diving Boards
For families with older kids or deep-end pools, diving boards provide classic, high-energy fun. We ensure proper depth and safety compliance so everyone can enjoy safe, splash-worthy entertainment.
Deck Jets
Deck jets shoot smooth streams of water from your pool deck into the water, creating movement, light play, and a tranquil ambiance. Homeowners love deck jets for their modern, sleek appearance and calming effects.
Sheer Descents
Sheer descents are sheet-like waterfalls that add elegance, sound, and motion to your backyard. Flowing from a raised wall or spa, they offer a contemporary, clean-lined look and can be lit for a dazzling nighttime display.
Why Choose Northern Pool & Spa for Water Features?
- Over 40 years of experience and more than 2,500 pools built in New England
- Custom designs tailored to your pool, backyard, and lifestyle
- Expert installation with attention to safety, durability, and aesthetics
- Trusted materials and brands, ensuring long-lasting beauty and performance
Your New Backyard
Paradise Awaits…
Bring your backyard dreams to life with a gunite pool renovation from Northern Pool & Spa.
Whether you’re refreshing surfaces, updating tile, or adding modern features,
our team will help create a space that’s beautiful, functional, and ready for years of enjoyment.
Build Now. Pay Later.
Take advantage of our flexible financing options to make your dream pool or hot tub a reality without the wait.
