Things People Forget When Designing Pools
Designing a new pool for your home is a fun and exciting endeavour. Now is the perfect time to get started because summer is here and things are heating up. There are a few elements that need to be taken into consideration when designing your pool which are often overlooked by a novice. This will help you on your mission to design the perfect pool. In this post we take a look at the things that are often forgotten and are essential in creating your backyard aquatic wonderland.
Make the Most of Your Real Estate
Sizing up your backyard should be the first thing you do. You need to allow for obstacles such as septic tanks, drainage and anything underground that could get in the way.
Sizing up your backyard will also give you information on how much room you have to work with when it comes to installing your pool. It’s not just about the pool either. Of course you will want to have an entertaining area around your pool where you can have a BQQ and lounge out in the sun reading your favourite book. When planning the size of your pool always allow room for the decking and entertaining area. If you’re getting the help of a designer it’s good to have information on the size of the plot at hand to make life easier for everyone involved.
A House with a View
Your pool will become the focal point of your backyard so why not make it visible from your house. This will allow you to enjoy the view from inside and outside the house. Take a walk through your house and see where the pool will be most visible and easy on the eye. Doing this will give you an idea of where toposition the pool so its best functionally and aesthetically. If you have small children it’s essential to be able to keep an eye on them while they are swimming from lounge room or kitchen. Safety first, second and third when it comes to pool safety.
Add water features such as waterfalls. This will create a focal point when viewing your pool from inside the house. It will make your pool more than just a body of water to cool off in but a thing of beauty you can sit and marvel at.
Water features also provide the sound of running water which is soothing to ears and can make for the perfect soundtrack for a goodnight sleep or when your gardening in your backyard.
Compliment Your Backyard
Your pool becomes an element in the design of your house. When designing your pool take into consideration the style and colours of your house so everything matches. Use all the elements around you to create a pool that will compliment what you already have in place. I’ve been to some backyards where the pool and the house look like they are from two different residences and the pool looks like it was an afterthought. Having a place to cool off is great, but try not to sacrifice the visual appeal of your home and backyard.
Create the Space
Create the space as an entirety. When you have your pen and paper out be sure to sketch in some gardens and places to socialise or hangout. Flora can really turn an average pool area into something special. You may also want to consider leaving some big trees in for shade or investing in a shade cloth. It gets might hot here in Australia and skin cancer shouldn’t be taken lightly. If your pool is well shaded, you can spend more time out there in the great outdoors and enjoy your pool for longer.
A Work of Art
It doesn’t take much to transform a standard pool into a work of art. Clever design and strategically placed plants and entertainment areas will turn it into an inviting place to hang out.
There is also pool art which sits on the bottom of your pool. You can get this done permanently on installation. Things such as mosaics and other art works make a huge difference when it comes to visual appeal. If you don’t want to go permanent there are temporary fixtures that are made of material, that come in a range of designs and sit flush on the bottom of your pool.
A little planning goes a long way when designing your Swimming pool. Look at the design with a holistic perspective and consider all the element s we have discussed in this post and you should come out on top. Common sense should come into play and don’t forget to try and maximize the usage of the space you have available. With a little creativity you can turn your pool area in the aquatic wonderland of your dreams. Good Luck.
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