Landscaping and designing your pool area. Before we know it the warmer months will be upon us again and pool season will be in its prime. If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard, you know the pleasures it can provide. The cooler months, is a great opportunity to review your space in terms of landscaping and design. Below are a few tips and considerations to help you along the way.
Creating shade
Shade clothes or a large umbrella are a great idea in ensuring your pool is well covered during the warmer months. The Australian sun can get extremely hot during the summer period so ensuring your pool is covered adequately is very important. There are many colours and designs available, especially with outdoor umbrellas so choosing a design to match your existing area need not be a hassle. Here at Outdoor Living Direct we have large cantilever umbrellas which are sure to look great poolside and provide protection to your area this season. Check out this link for our full range of umbrellas: https://www.outdoorlivingdirect.com.au/umbrellas.html
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The cooler months also provide a great opportunity to ensure your shade choices are clean and ready for the summer season. Pressure hoses are great in removing stains/mould/mildew etc.
Adding plants
For some pool areas, the landscape around the pool may seem boring or unfinished. Adding plants to your pool area will help to create a space that feels and looks like a sanctuary. Local markets sell all sorts of plants at reasonably low prices. Adding mulch or pebbles in-between the plants will also help to improve a dull looking space.
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Another way to improve the look of your pool area is to add bright coloured pots filled with colourful plants. Pots can be picked up from home hardware stores at reasonably cheap prices. Another alternative is to create your own. Simply purchase a plain terracotta pot from your local home hardware store and paint it using different colours and patterns. This a cheap and inexpensive way of adding a personal touch to your outdoor area. Plus we promise you’ll have lots of fun along the way!
Positioning of your furniture
The positioning of your furniture including any lounges, pots, candles, tables etc is important as this helps to create the overall look and feel of your space. Just like you would arrange furniture indoors, take a moment to review the positions of your outdoor furniture.
Fencing
When it comes to pool safety a fence around your pool is a must! Most communities these days require pool fences complete with a lock and high enough that small children can’t reach. There are many design choices on the market when it comes to pool fencing, so there is sure to be a style to match your existing outdoor home decor and colour palette.
Revamp your existing furnishes
Did you know that changing a small detail in your pool area can make a big difference? For example you may decorate your outdoor furniture with some cheerfully bright scatter cushions. Changing your outdoor cushions with a new style can create a whole new look and feel you never thought imaginable. Look for inspiration on Pinterest, Instagram or Google. There are many different patterns, textures and colours out there, you just have to find the one that works best for you. Or if you’re handy with a sewing machine, why not whip up some new cushion covers and place them over the top of your current covers. That way when you get tired of one, you have options to choose between. A simple DIY project which shouldn’t take too long and the outcome is sure to please.
At the end of the day the choices you make for your pool area should reflect your personal style. These are just a few tips to help you along the way, but have fun and don’t be afraid to experiment. Your outdoor area should be one that you will enjoy for many years to come, so take the time and enjoy what you’re doing.