“Everybody wants a backyard paradise,” says Dana Rondeau, co-owner, along with husband, Steve, of Rondo Pools in Franklin. “People want the luxury that’s on the inside of their homes to match the outside because their outdoor living space is really just an extension of their houses. They want to have their families and friends in the backyard and hold birthday parties, graduation parties, and football watch parties.”
With over 40 years in the design and build industry, Rondo Pools has the expertise to create exactly what clients envision. In addition to an amazing pool, the company can also provide all the extras that can really turn a backyard into a complete entertainment space.
“Outdoor fire pit areas are very popular because they're conversational, and they’re great for everything from s'mores with your kids to your teenagers hanging out with friends,” she says.
Water features are also popular, not only for their aesthetics but also for the serene sounds they create. While outdoor kitchens have been standard for a while, people are adding fun additions like pizza ovens and beers on tap.
“Another big thing now is turf areas for putting greens, bocce ball courts, corn hole, and even sports courts for pickleball,” says Dana.
When it comes to furnishing these extraordinary outdoor spaces, she has that covered as well, having just launched Harmony Luxury Outdoors. “There's a difference in furniture and it needs to withstand the outside elements. As a Rondo Pools client, we can make a completely cohesive project where we not only design your space, but we design your furnishings, rugs, umbrellas, pillows, and more.” Non-Rondo clients will have access to all these products as well.
Of course, Dana and Steve have their own spectacular outdoor space and love to throw lavish pool parties. “We like to do big shrimp boils and my husband will do great smash burgers on the Blackstone®. It’s always easy to bring in some catered barbecue too.” Cocktails may include Mai Tais, pitchers of margaritas, and fun mocktails.
They want their clients to be able to enjoy the same types of parties in their own backyards. When choosing a design, Dana wants to encourage people to be brave, be bold, and do something different with their selections. “You don't want your backyard to look like everybody else's, and I think people are getting a little more experimental. When I was in Portugal last summer, I found these porcelain and ceramic tiles dating back to the 1400s, and it inspired me to bring a whole new line of tiles into our design studio.”
She loves sitting down with clients to create personalized spaces for their unique tastes and desires and then implementing the final designs into action. “If you have an idea, we can create it,” says Dana. “We listen, and we want our clients to feel valued. At the end of the project, we want them to look out back and be glad that they partnered with us. This is a big investment and they’re not only investing emotionally, but financially.”
With the unprecedented growth in Nashville and the surrounding areas, many new pool companies have surfaced. She says it is imperative when choosing a pool builder for homeowners to do their due diligence and research to make sure they pick someone highly qualified. Experience matters, and not all pools are built the same.
“A luxury space requires an established luxury build firm,” says Dana.
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