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Pools for a modern patio

Living and dreaming in the open air

When the sun shines and temperatures start to rise, people feel drawn to the outdoors. With that in mind, what could be more pleasant than having a special outdoor space, a “living area,” dedicated to relaxation, recharging one’s batteries and pleasure?
Whether it’s a conservatory, terrace, courtyard or garden, any area can be transformed into a personal oasis of well-being, while maintaining the spirit of a modern patio.
The private courtyards of houses in southern Europe used to be called patios. These quiet, secluded spaces were the centre of the home and provided a comfortable retreat into a “private world”. They also signified the fusion of the outdoors with the living area.

The beautiful, familiar patio environment became a meeting place for family, relatives and friends, who relished the notion of complete and total relaxation. A patio like this was truly made for products with the same effect! As such, bathroom manufacturers have found inspiration in the outdoor space and developed wellness solutions that can be visually and technically “removed” from the bathroom at any time. In this sense, the modern patio has become an interface between the “wellness bathroom” and the open air spa.

Weatherproof wooden surfaces and white upholstery

Duravit’s new pools combine comfortable bathtub design with highly sophisticated spa technology. With white acrylic panelling or the Wenge and Cherrywood weatherproof wooden surfaces, the pools are comfortable decorative pieces for the modern patio, particularly since they can be covered with robust upholstery. This hand-sewn, white upholstery quickly converts the pools into a large sunbathing area, reminiscent of a maritime deck. The cover is simply removed or folded away for bathing. A tarpaulin protects them against environmental elements; this can be simply pulled across the pool and is, in turn, equally easy to remove. The pool itself offers round-the-clock bathing and maintains a constant water temperature. A permanent water connection is not necessary as the pools can be filled with a garden hose.

A “spa concert” for body and soul

Inside the pool, a system with three relaxing cycle options transforms the patio into a private spa. The heart of the installation is the “Emotion” cycle, which features 24 Durapearl nozzles built into the tub’s floor. Large air bubbles or thousands of tiny pearls rise to the surface, gently caressing the skin. The “Power” cycle uses large nozzles to produce a powerful jet stream massage that relieves tense muscle groups. The force of the massage jet can be adjusted by opening and closing the nozzles. The feet and back area require a more gentle massage treatment, which is provided by the third cycle. These nozzles, some of which rotate, provide a more gentle massage jet in order to act upon as large an area as possible. The “Relax” cycle is particularly soothing, and its more dispersed action is an ideal supplement to the effect of the targeted “Power” cycle. All cycles can be operated separately or together. The bather can use the waterproof remote control to adjust the individual feel-good program. An LED coloured light with fixed colours or programs ranging from a splash of varying hues to a pulsing display create a more atmospheric effect – both in the pool and on the patio.

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