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details that can turn a simple shape into a stunning backyard feature. Scultpures are rich additions to any pool. They don’t have to be of Roman gods like at Hearst Castle, but the pool feautured at Vincent Palmieri’s Gentle Keokea, provides a classy option. Here, the home- owner included bronze sculptures by Sergio Bustamante which gives a decidedly playful tone to the elegant home. Swim up bars are also a fun and extravagant extra that can make your pool stand apart. Depending on your backyard theme and the bar’s intended purpose, there are countless styles, materials, and sizes to choose from. Regardless, being able to relax in the water on a humid day while simultaneously sipping iced beverages or nib- bling on afternoon snacks is quite an impressive luxury for you and your guests. Swimming pools can range from simple to supreme in today’s homes. Although the original history of the swimming pool was functional and formal, that all changed when it became a standard fixture in American society, meant for pleasure, leisure, and on occasion, a bit of exercise. Now, privately owned pools have moved beyond basic function and elevated to works of archi- tectural art. Either way, they still have the same fantas- tic purpose – to provide a relaxing atmosphere to float, stroke, or paddle the day away in style. Aloha! Waimea Bay Luxury Residence 2B The Ultimate in Luxury Island Living 4 The Ali’i Estate 5 Luxurious Hawaii Loa Ridge Estate 6 Vacation Destination ~ Kaimalino Kai 11 Kaualio Place ~ Diamond Head 12 The Elegant Kaanapali Golf Estates 13 Makila Plantation Phase II 15 Paul Mitchell Estate 16 Private Kahala Estate Home 18 Diamond Head Oceanfront Residence 19 Plantation Estates Retreat 22 Magnificent Ocean View Wailea Villa 24 Wailea’s Wonderland 25 Wailea Golf Estates 26 45 W. Mahi Pua Place 33 Maluhia at Wailea 34 Secluded 2-Acre Gem 35 Kohala Ranch 36 Luxury Oceanfront Living 37 Kukio 38 Ka Milo at Mauna Lani 40 Hale Aouli “Blue Vault of Heaven” 43 Kauai ~ This pool was constructed of Puka Lava Coping, Black Flat mosaic tile pool and accentuated with sculptured G-Rock around the spa and edges. Designed and Built by Sean Newbold of PICS, Inc. . (dba Pool Instruments Controls Service) Where to Get Your Amazing Pool PICS, Inc. (dba Pool Instruments Controls Service), is the State of Hawaii’s leading pool contractor. Founded and lead by Sean Newbold, the company of approxi- mately 20 employees, warehouses pool equipment and variety of imported stones from around the world. A few of their clients include the Grand Hyatt Kauai, Kauai Marriot and Kea Lani, Maui. From concept to comple- tion, PICs, Inc specializes as a one stop shop for high end residential to commercial pool, spa and water feature construction. Their ad is featured at the beginning of this article: “Maile Wai” - VYVSZ - JWJOH 1 " $ * ' * $ Pool Directory