In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating with two colors that bring warmth, energy, and vibrancy to aquatic spaces—Pomegranate and Platypus! Whether creating a bold, eye-catching statement or adding playful touches to a design, these hues make a splash in some of our favorite projects.
From whimsical splash pads to sleek cruise ship decks, these installations prove that red and pink aren’t just for Valentine’s Day—they’re timeless, dynamic, and full of life. Let’s dive into some of the most stunning designs that showcase these romantic shades!
This fun Candy Land-inspired splash pad prominently features Pomegranate. This custom design focuses on the game board path, demonstrating how imaginatively designed surfacing can become a play feature by shaping how guests interact with the space. Including activities in safety surfacing at splash pads continues to increase in popularity.
Project Highlights
Facility: Forest Park Aquatic Center
Location: Forest Park, Illinois, United States
Designer: Hitchcock Design Group (Naperville)
Drains: Daldorado
Install Date: January 2023
Area: 3,268 sq ft (304 m²)
Colors: Aviator, Pomegranate, Goldfish, Sunshine, Limelight, Ocean, Sandbar
Texture: Ripple 2.0
Thickness: 3/8”
Installer: Inside Edge Safety Surfaces
Photography Credit: The Park District of Forest Park and Bridget Deatrick with Hitchcock Design Group
Photo provided by Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas truly showcases Playtpus in all its glory. Bright pops of pink and blues compliment the accent colors found on the play structure, surrounding walls, benches, and adjacent amenities. Vibrant triangle and rectangle gradients complement the colors on play structures and contribute to elevated theming across the vessel.
Project Highlights
Facility: Icon of the Seas
Location: Cruise Ship
Install Date: January 2024
Area: 7,961 sq ft (740 m²)
Colors: Aqua, Aviator, Bluebird, Ocean, Platypus
Texture: Ripple 2.0
Thickness: 3/8”
Designer: Life Floor Studio
Installer: SPT Painting
Photography Credit: Royal Caribbean International
Life Floor’s Glacier Theme is featured at Texas Tech University’s pool and splash pad, complete with a custom Red Raiders logo that enhances school spirit. The project was initiated to replace worn concrete with a safer, more durable surface, and Life Floor was the ideal solution due to its slip resistance, impact cushioning, and custom design capabilities. The bold Texas Tech logo serves as a standout feature, showcasing school pride and creating a striking visual element for the facility.
Project Highlights
Facility: Texas Tech University Aquatics Facility
Location: Lubbock, TX
Install Date: December 2020
Designer: Inside Edge Safety Surfaces
Area: 5,700 sq ft (530 m²)
Colors: Kestrel, Heron, Iceberg, Pomegranate, Foghorn, Onyx
Texture: Ripple 2.0
Thickness: 3/8”
Installer: Inside Edge Safety Surfaces
Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre in Melbourne, Australia, features a stunning design inspired by a French artist, Julie Lansom. Her painting titled “Sedimentations" laid the foundation for this project. Williams Ross Architects simulated the palette from “Sedimentations” to intone colors found in both aboriginal artwork and rocky seashores to complement the facility as a whole. Pomegranate sets the stage for this beautiful design.
Project Highlights
Facility: Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Designer: Life Floor Studio
Partner: Waterplay
Architect: Williams Ross Architects
Install Date: July 2022
Area: 4,628 sq ft (430 m²)
Colors: Terra Cotta, Pomegranate, Goldfish, Sunshine, Sandbar, Sandstone, Ivory, Seafoam, Turquoise, Iceberg, Aviator, Ocean
Texture: Ripple 2.0
Thickness: 3/8” with 7/8” around the slide runout
Installer: Mauer Construction Tiling
The splash pad at Imperial Meadows Park in Coalhurst, Alberta, Canada features a bright pattern loosely depicting waterways and land with a pixelated effect. This blocky design adds characterization to the pathways leading between features and creates a fun visual style for guests to engage with. Standing out with vibrant colors, this splash pad energizes the landscape of the park.
Project Highlights
Facility: Imperial Meadows Park
Location: Coalhurst, Alberta, Canada
Designer: Life Floor Studio
Install Date: May 2023
Area: 3,367 sq ft (313 m²)
Colors: Evergreen, Lilypad, Ocean, Turquoise, Iceberg, Bluebird, Iris, Platypus, Goldfish, Ivory, Sunshine Transition Strips
Texture: Ripple 2.0
Thickness: 3/16”
Installer: Prairie Surfaces
Whether incorporated through intricate Inlays, featured as vibrant play elements, or used to add eye-catching pops of color, our Pomegranate and Platypus tiles bring energy and personality to any space. We love seeing how our designers creatively use these bold shades to elevate aquatic environments across the globe!
Our in-house Studio Team and our design partners loved dreaming up ideas for these designs and themes featured in locations around the world. We welcome all the concepts and ideas our customers want - unique and familiar alike.