There is something wonderfully satisfying – and just a bit powerful – about stepping into your backyard and having it look like a five-star resort that was designed by a professional. A thoughtfully designed pool area has the ability to turn even the plainest patch of garden into your very own private retreat.
Before you start planning your tike torch path, take a moment to read these five tips below:
Create a Vision
Every stunning pool area begins with a clear vision – not just a shopping cart full of inflatables and cocktail mixes. The first step is to decide on your vibe. What pool area theme do you see when you close your eyes – palm trees and pina coladas, or a kid-free, adult zone with expensive décor, even more expensive furniture?
Defining your style will help keep you focused and stop you from impulse-buying things that won’t match later on.
Design The Layout
Before you grab the shovel and go to town on your garden and backyard, it is essential that you stop, take a deep breath – and the come up with a layout plan. And a buy a measuring tape. A well-thought-out design layout can be the difference between ending up with a luxury resort or an awkward puddle surrounded by mud and dashed hopes. Start by zoning your space like a professional. You will need a splash zone for the kids (and your overenthusiastic spouse), and a shade zone for those whose toes sizzle at the sight of the sun.
Pool Area
The crown jewel of the space is, of course, the pool. It is the unofficial headquarters for fun and relaxation. Designing the area around the pool is about crafting a mood. You want the space to be effortlessly stylish, and where sunscreen meets sophistication.
To keep life simple, (and your weekends free of garden chaos) choose artificial turf around pools. Turf is your low-maintenance superhero of landscaping – always green, always perfect, and never throwing a tantrum because it hasn’t been watered.
Forget the itchy and scratchy green carpet of the past. Today’s turf is soft underfoot, drains like a dream, and can handle almost everything without looking stressed.
Smart Shade
Summer sunshine is glorious – right up until you’re mid-snooze and realize you’re roasting more than Sunday lunch. Thankfully, the era of wobbly, neon umbrellas doing battle with the breeze is long over. Modern shade solutions are both smart and seriously stylish.
Sleek pergolas, oversized pool umbrellas, and smooth retractable (and motorized) awnings will shield you from scorching while keeping your backyard effortlessly chic.
Practical Furniture
If you’re reading this, chances are you have every intention of spending your summer Sundays lazing poolside. To do that, you’ll need performance, practical furniture. Opt for weather-resistant seating that can handle the blazing sun as well as the inevitable cannonball from your fearless little show-off. Forget the bargain deals, those fade faster than your Aunt after two glasses of wine.
Instead, choose modular loungers and built-in benches with clever hidden storage to stash towels and sunscreen.
In Conclusion
The endgame goal here is to follow these tips so you can design the perfect pool area with just the right mix of beauty, function, and personality.
