Things that could be considered old, when reclaimed and reused in a new way become a super unique and trendy upcycled piece of a project, or unique piece of art! The importance of reclaiming How a theme is planned
Have you ever thought about what makes the difference between a basic space and a “Pinterest-perfect” area? More often than not, it’s a clear theme that carries through every aspect and detail of the space. From light fixtures to furniture, an area that feels well-styled and put together keeps in mind a consistent theme without […]
My friend’s grandmother keeps her house absolutely, meticulously perfect. She keeps each pillow on the couch fluffed and perfectly straight. The centerpiece on the dining room table is exactly in the center, no matter what, and each chair is evenly spaced. Her kitchen is all spotless marble and stainless steel, with nothing on the counters […]
Thanks for the Pool Guy’s friend Alex – a genius who influenced Al.
There are a lot of options when it comes to choosing a vinyl liner for your swimming pool. Al talks about the options, and how to choose what color you should look for. It all depends on the feel of your pool and the surrounding area. If you have a lot going on around the […]
(August 2013) – Legendary Escapes designer and builder Al Curtis has been named among Pool and Spa News’ 2013 Masters of Design. Pool and Spa News, a national publication for pool and spa professionals, holds a contest each year aimed at finding the best designers in the nation. This year, Al Curtis was chosen to […]
Al talks about the philosophy, style, and passion of Legendary Escapes.
Ask the Pool Guy (Al) talks about one of the things that makes him stand out in the pool industry, and that is his level of involvement in each and every step of the process. There are plenty of swimming pool builders to choose from, as well as swimming pool designers, and contractors. But not […]
Our newest construction project, a hybrid swimming pool in Ortonville, MI, is going to be awesome. Right from the beginning, we knew this would be a fun project. On the initial design appointment, they told Al they wanted “one of everything”–each element we have featured on the website. So the design includes a spillover spa, […]
