When it's done right, pool design can be an extension of the home. The pool area be a sanctuary, that gives your family extra space to relax and feels just as intentional and inviting as your interiors. James Mercer, lead musician in indie rock group The Shins, knows exactly what I mean.
The singer's pool landscaping idea, designed by Marisa Mercer Gardens, centers around an in-ground stone pool. On the edge, a gray planter contrasts the low height the water. Surrounding the pool, a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers create a 'green wall.' The plants surround the water, but it doesn't look overly boxed in or manicured. Instead, it feels equal parts wild and private.
