Everyone loves a backyard with a beautiful pool, but many of the best moments with family and friends don’t actually involve swimming in the pool itself.
Instead, those special times take place around the pool: sipping cocktails at the bar in the outdoor kitchen; roasting marshmallows around the fire pit; playing bocce or horseshoes on the lawn; dancing on the deck; or cuddling in a hammock while watching the stars.
That’s been especially true in recent years, as the pandemic challenged people to find new ways to spend time with loved ones and socialize outdoors. Whether dining alfresco or relaxing by a fire pit, entertaining-friendly hardscaped and decking designs create the
