{"id":2451,"date":"2020-11-23T16:27:22","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T16:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/?p=2451"},"modified":"2022-08-05T14:15:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T14:15:14","slug":"evette-rios-swim-spa-deck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/evette-rios-swim-spa-deck\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifestyle expert Evette Rios installs swim spa in deck"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Behind the Build: Evette Rios\u2019 Swim Spa Deck Project\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pkhmFw1m53w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>See why Evette Rios wanted a swim spa as part of the #nicebigdeck project and how<br>her family uses it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A three-acre property in the Pocono Mountains, the #1796 house was an opportunity for Evette Rios and her family to leave the bustle of New York City for the quiet of rural Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lifestyle expert and designer, who is a frequent guest on shows like \u201cThe Rachael Ray Show,\u201d wanted to restore the two-story log hewn home while maintaining its charm. But there would be some challenges adapting the home and property to the lifestyle of a busy, modern family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among them: Creating an indoor\/outdoor space where Rios could be close to her children as they played outside while prepping food if she needed to. When the house was built the outdoors was something you wanted to protect yourself from, Rios says, not something you wanted to invite in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A thoughtfully designed space would allow Rios to enjoy the mountain views while providing for her family. The #nicebigdeck project transformed the outdoor space, making it just as functional as it is fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s composite decking by Trex and an outdoor kitchen complete with pizza oven. A large window swings open to blur the line between the outdoors and in. Bringing the space together is a Master Spas swim spa. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.h2xswimspa.com\/pool-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">An alternative to a plunge pool<\/a>, the swim spa offers Rios\u2019 family space to swim and splash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if she\u2019s lucky, a chance to relax \u2026 it is Master Spas, after all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EVRios_PA_Deck-9-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Evette rios deck project\" class=\"wp-image-2459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EVRios_PA_Deck-9-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EVRios_PA_Deck-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EVRios_PA_Deck-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EVRios_PA_Deck-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EVRios_PA_Deck-9-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EVRios_PA_Deck-9-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EVRios_PA_Deck-9-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EVRios_PA_Deck-9.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Evette Rios chose clear railings for her deck project, creating the feeling that you are in the trees. Yet, the railings provide the safety her family needs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behind the build<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Evette Rios\u2019 deck project took place in stages \u2014&nbsp;from the initial structure to functional aspects like stairs, lighting, and railings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the final pieces of her project was the swim spa. Rios had always wanted a pool but living in the mountains of Pennsylvania, a pool was not a practical option. A swim spa affords her family the opportunity to swim and play year-round. And with the design of the deck, Rios can watch her children and husband in the spa while she prepares dinner (if need be).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rios chose to have the swim spa installed in the Trex decking, mimicking the look of an in-ground pool. The design required additional structure underneath to support the weight of the spa when filled with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen it was brought in, I wanted to keep a lot of the trees and branches and all the bushes around it so it felt like you were swimming in a treehouse,\u201d Rios says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear railing panels also add to the feel that the family is swimming in a treehouse. Through the glass, they can enjoy the mature hydrangeas and towering trees around them. In addition, the railing is a key safety feature of the deck \u2014&nbsp;important since the family has two young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.h2xswimspa.com\/get-swim-spa-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Evette08-22-2000573-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"Evette rios deck\" class=\"wp-image-2455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Evette08-22-2000573-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Evette08-22-2000573-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Evette08-22-2000573-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Evette08-22-2000573-1536x996.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Evette08-22-2000573-520x337.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Evette08-22-2000573-740x480.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Evette08-22-2000573.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The swim spa by Master Spas offers Rios&#8217; family a chance to spend time together.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swim spa delivery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the sloped landscape of the backyard and second-floor deck the swim spa was brought in by a crane. The tree branches and surrounding bushes were dusted with snow and the temperatures were chilly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few days later, with the water at a comfortable temperature in the 90s, Rios and her family were able to go swimming with the canopy of trees above. Rios has two young sons, and her parents also visit regularly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe all LOVE spending our summers together and, whenever we can, we are in the water,\u201d Rios says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The swim spa gives her family a place to hang out but, as a mom, the swim spa \u201cgives her permission\u201d to relax. Swim spas by Master Spas have a water current for exercising and therapy jets for relaxation. There are 16 models so that people can find the best swim spa for their space and lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to buy a swim spa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to create a personal sanctuary in your backyard? Relax, unwind, and reinvent family time with a Master Spas swim spa. You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/backyard-oasis-guide\">click here<\/a>&nbsp;to discover our secrets to creating a backyard oasis. Or, contact your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/find-a-dealer\">local Master Spas retailer<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about spa ownership. How much does a swim spa cost? You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/find-a-dealer\">request a quote here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A three-acre property in the Pocono Mountains, the #1796 house was an opportunity for Evette Rios and her family to leave the bustle of New York City for the quiet of rural Pennsylvania. 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