A pool house not only looks good, but it also is a fantastic place to entertain if you have children, if you plan to have alfresco parties or if elegant outdoor dining is in your future. A pool house is one of those havens that will make your day, almost every day.

Adding a pool house means more than simply keeping grassy feet off the Oriental carpet. It is about having the ability to entertain elegantly outside in the afternoon or on a balmy evening under the stars. It is about convenience, just as indoor plumbing and central heating (once considered luxuries) have replaced the outhouse and the open fire.

Think about not having to run inside the house to greet your guests, one by one, as they arrive. Think about the advantages when you or one of your guests wants to grab a quick drink or use the bathroom. Even better, imagine yourself enjoying your own party, not wondering if someone is inside your house while you are outside talking with guests.