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This floating "rejuvenation room," designed by Blue Heron, uses water to create a peaceful, reflective space in which to relax. Haute Property NEWS, STARS, AND TRENDS IN REAL ESTATE water works FLASHY DESIGNER WATER FEATURES—INFINITY POOLS, WATERFALLS, AND BEYOND—ARE THE ULTIMATE MARK OF LAS VEGAS LUXURY. BY BUCK WARGO I n a desert town like ours, one standout element can often turn a buyer's eye away from a short-sale deal and toward the luster of a brand-new home: the newest technology in backyard water. Infinity edge pools, poolside martini bars, spas with televisions, pool-area kitchens—these have become key to enhancing value and making the sale. "Pools, spas, and water features have been a huge part of our success over the last couple of years," says Tyler Jones, founder and CEO of the high-end custom home designer/builder Blue Heron (blueheron.com), which has built homes in luxury communities like Marquis Seven Hills and Stone Canyon. "We focus very much on the outdoor living space, and the pools and spas are a critical part of our appeal to convince people to buy our homes over resales. Because of the great bargains in the resale market, you have to be special." The latest designs integrate water seamlessly into the architecture so it becomes part of the home, almost like a floating room. In one example, Blue Heron built an outdoor dining and seating area between two pools and covered it with a large deck that spanned the property. "When seated in this area, the guest is at eye level with the two pools, and you get the feeling that you're almost submerged between the water elements," Jones says. Blue Heron is also building pools with black bottoms, which reflect like a mirror, and designs that allow air to cross the water into open doors and windows, creating natural air-conditioning. "We believe that what we're doing is the trend and trigger point to entice people to buy a custom home," he says. "The water elements are a continued on page 154 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM 153 153-154_V_BOB_HP_Opener_MAY/JUNE_13.indd 153 4/19/13 11:48 AM