How to Select the Right Hot Tub for Your Client: A Guide for Landscape Designers and Garden Designers
- Aqua Warehouse
- Apr 22
- 3 min read
In today's competitive design landscape, outdoor spaces are no longer just gardens—they're lifestyle destinations. Hot tubs, swim spas, and outdoor kitchens are now key components in creating multifunctional, immersive spaces for clients. For landscape and garden designers, these elements must feel integrated, purposeful, and future-proof.
At Aqua Warehouse, we partner with design professionals to help them specify the right hot tub, swim spa, or structure, ensuring every product works in harmony with your project’s aesthetic, technical, and practical requirements.
1. Understand the Client’s Purpose
Every successful design starts with intent. Is your client focused on hydrotherapy? Entertaining guests? Maximising year-round outdoor living?
“A client’s goals determine everything—from jet configuration to shell depth to power supply requirements,” says Richard Hart, MD of Aqua Warehouse. “A fitness enthusiast may lean toward a counter-current swim spa, whereas a couple focused on wellness might prefer ergonomic seating and therapeutic jet placement.”
2. Evaluate Site Conditions & Technical Needs
Design feasibility is as important as the visual. Consider:
Access for delivery and installation: Will you need a crane? Can it pass through gates or narrow alleyways?
Site preparation: Is there a reinforced concrete base? What’s the drainage like?
Power supply: Does the site support a 13-amp plug-and-play spa or will it require a dedicated 32-amp circuit?
Long-term use: Is it sheltered enough for year-round enjoyment?
“We provide designers with CAD blocks, technical spec sheets, and even 3D models,” adds Richard. “We’re not just about selling a tub—we’re about helping professionals futureproof their designs.”
3. Match the Design Aesthetic
Today’s hot tubs can complement every design scheme. From clean-lined acrylic finishes to rustic, wood-effect panels, they’re more versatile than ever.
Consider cabinet materials, shell finishes, LED lighting options, and smart controls.
Pergolas with automated louvres or integrated heating extend usability and reinforce a premium feel.
Seamless decking integrations can soften the structure’s impact on more naturalistic spaces.
Aqua Warehouse’s team can assist in selecting accessories and finishes that align with your client’s tastes.
4. Recommend Reliable, Low-Maintenance Options
Your clients want reassurance that their investment will last.
“We’ve seen too many installs where low-end hot tubs create long-term headaches,” says Richard. “We stock only brands that we trust for performance and aftercare. Our aim is to keep things simple and stress-free—for both clients and designers.”
Energy efficiency, insulation, and easy-to-maintain filtration systems are standard across many of the models Aqua Warehouse recommends.
5. Deliver an Experience, Not Just a Product
Designers who focus on experiential outcomes stand out. Think beyond the tub:
Integrated sound systems
Mood lighting
Smartphone controls
Privacy screens
Matching outdoor kitchens or furniture
These finishing touches offer both practical value and design continuity. Aqua Warehouse can help specify complementary products to build out your client's garden lifestyle.
Why Work with Aqua Warehouse?
“We’re the best-kept secret in the trade,” Richard explains. “We don’t have flashy branding or salespeople with targets. What we have is a massive showroom, exceptional product knowledge, and an honest approach to helping people find the right solution.”
✅ The Best-Kept Secret
The entrance may be discreet—tucked away on an industrial estate—but inside is a warehouse showcasing:
22 hot tubs
6 swim spas
6 outdoor kitchens
Pergolas and covers
This unique space lets clients see, touch, and wet test a wide variety of products.
✅ Longevity & Reliability
Established in 2003, Aqua Warehouse has weathered economic changes and industry shifts.
“We’ve been around for over two decades,” says Richard. “We’ve made mistakes, learned from them, and evolved. We’ll still be here when your client needs help or wants an upgrade.”
✅ Diverse Product Range for All Budgets
With brands from the USA, Canada, Europe, and China, Aqua Warehouse offers a carefully curated range that caters to every project scope.
Reef Spas: Affordable, high-quality designs.
Vibes by USSPA: Modern and weather-resistant for year-round use.
Vita Spa: American-made reliability with advanced features.
✅ Customer Service You Can Count On
No pressure sales—just helpful, informed advice.
Questions answered within the hour.
A responsive team who genuinely want clients to get the right product.
“Clients come in two, three, sometimes four times—and that’s fine,” Richard says. “We encourage it. You want to see it, touch it, wet test it, and only then, buy it. That’s how we’ve built our reputation.”
Ready to Collaborate?
Whether you’re designing a wellness space for two or a multi-zone entertainment garden, we’ll help you find the right solutions—on time, on budget, and on brand.
Book a trade visit or contact our team for technical specs, product tours, or help with your next outdoor project.
