Swimming pools are the ultimate home luxury for many families. The endless entertainment options a swimming pool can provide are beneficial to all members of the household. From a BBQ and swim with friends to a form of exercise, the pool is a universal amenity within the home.
A well-built and designed pool can provide you with all you need through the hot summer months and designing a space around the pool that is equally as inviting is crucial. These are our 6 design ideas for your pool deck to ensure that you are maximizing your comforts and recreational uses!
1. Water Features
When designing your pool deck, there are so many choices to choose from, but why not add a water feature? Water features can make your home feel like a vacation, adding a tranquil touch to your space.
Features such as a serene spillway can be installed on slate pillars and can become focal points within your area, art does not need to be restricted to your indoor living environment and by adding a serene spillway, you are able to give life to an outdoor sculpture, giving you that bit of visual luxury in your outdoor setting.
2. Take advantage of the Natural Environment Surrounding
An interesting and dynamic outdoor space provides stimulation and promotes the release of endorphins, reducing stress and anxiety. While being outdoors, it is important to foster an appreciation of the natural landscapes and connect with the space to give you ultimate relaxation and fulfilment.
Greenery can provide a visual contrast to your pool deck. By adding flowers, trees and exotic plants you are able to give your pool deck that exotic vacation feel. Greenery can also grow to provide you with natural privacy screens, ensuring your space is just for you.
3. Lighting
Lighting is not only practical but it can set the tone for the ambience you are trying to create. A night swim is not complete without the serene glints of light shining their way through the water like glitter and stimulating your eyes and mind with a full whimsical experience. Spotlighting on certain aspects of the deck such as an outdoor kitchen area or pathway provides practicality when entertaining.
4. Seated Areas
When entertaining outdoors, a welcoming sitting space can bring the comforts of indoors out into your environment. Sitting spaces should be thought about for many reasons in a pool area, such as comfort, relaxation and safety. Setting up a comfortable seated area enables you to kick back and relax while supervising children’s pool safety as well as developing a tranquil relaxation spot within your own backyard.
5. Outdoor Kitchen
An outdoor kitchen can be a great resource for entertaining on warm summer nights. By adding an outdoor kitchen to your pool deck, you are able to transform the deck into an exotic oasis to enjoy with family, friends or even just yourself. An outdoor kitchen also adds practicality and is a useful resource when supervising pool safety as you do not have to leave the space in order to fulfil the needs of those you are entertaining. An outdoor kitchen keeps you in on the action, as well as enables you to accommodate your guests.
6. Shaded Areas and Pergolas
When building any space in Australia’s sunny climate, we need to think of climate protection. Shade is one of the easiest ways to protect against UV radiation and a well-built structure can reduce UV exposure by up to 75%. A pergola can define a space, placing you both indoors and outdoors at the same time extending your living space. Ensuring you have decent shade guarantees you have a comfortable and protected outdoor living area.
A well-designed pool deck & outdoor area can enhance the overall experience of owning a swimming pool. From water features such as a serene spillway to natural landscaping and greenery to practical elements like lighting and outdoor kitchens, there are many ways to make your pool deck a luxurious and inviting space. By taking advantage of the natural environment and incorporating shaded areas and pergolas, you can create a comfortable and protected outdoor living area that can be enjoyed year-round. With these 6 design ideas, you can transform your pool deck into an oasis that provides endless entertainment options and relaxation for all members of the household.
Renovating or building a new pool deck is something Dependabuild loves to do on the Northern Beaches. Get in touch with us today and let’s get to work!
