Are you looking for some easy landscaping ideas that will transform your backyard pool into a beautiful, peaceful and luxurious oasis? If you’ve recently installed a new pool or undertaking some renovations, adding some extra features to your surroundings will help boost the overall design appeal of your pool area – turning it into a true sanctuary during the warm, balmy summer months.
Let’s take a look at 5 ways you can make this happen.
Add A Touch Of Nature With Some Plants
A pool is not quite complete without some lush tropical plants, shrubs and grandiose pots surrounding the perimeter of your pool. It creates a wonderful sense of serenity and brings a touch of nature into the comfort of your own backyard. Whether you’re looking to increase privacy along your fence line with larger trees, adding some fake grass or simply adding an element of colour to your space with some attractive flowers, a beautifully manicured garden near your swimming pool is always a winner.
Install A Water Feature
The sound of trickling water immediately conjures up feelings of rest and relaxation. Water features can be installed near your pool area, adding an extra dimension of luxury and relaxation for you to enjoy. Depending on your personal design preference, you can opt to have the water feature built directly into your pool or enjoy it as a standalone ornament in your backyard. The choice is yours.
Whether you go for a stone waterfall wall, a rockpool area or a trickling stream of water in a garden nearby, a waterfall is the perfect way to evoke a sense of calm and peace - bringing an element of pure serenity into the privacy of your pool area.
Add Underwater Pool Lights
Bring your backyard pool to life at night with some fluorescent underwater LED lighting. If you’re big on entertaining family and friends, this is a surefire way to impress your guests.
Set the mood with a variety of different colours by creating beautiful hues under water – adding a touch of luxury to your backyard pool. If you regularly use your pool at night, investing in an underwater lighting system will help keep your pool area safer and also makes it more inviting when going for a swim.
Install A Pergola Or Shaded Lounge Area
When the days are blistering hot, uncomfortable and sweaty, it’s important to have a shaded area to retreat to near your pool. Whether it’s an oversized pergola, custom gazebo, beach chairs with umbrellas or anything that provides some respite from the sun such as trees, a nice bit of shade will always make your pool day that extra bit enjoyable.
Of course, if you’re going to plant trees near the pool area, it’s important to ensure the trees are evergreen or non-deciduous – meaning they don’t lose leaves and leave mess everywhere. Trees are a great way to add an element of natural shade that look beautiful alongside any backyard pool.
Build An Outdoor Kitchen With Bar & BBQ
If you’re one of the thousands of Australians enjoying a backyard pool right now, you will know how awesome an outdoor kitchen is – particularly if it comes with a fully equipped bar and BBQ area. It’s the ideal way to entertain family and friends, enjoy a few cocktails or simply chill undercover whilst enjoying the beautiful Aussie sunshine.
If you want to go one step further, you can always add a functional decking area that is clean, modern and long lasting. It’s the perfect addition to any backyard pool installation.
At Prestige Decks and Pergolas, we can build the perfect outdoor deck and pergola to complement your backyard pool.
Whether you’re after merbau, spotted gum, treated pine or composite decking, our professional team can deliver the ideal design space that will not only improve the functionality of your property; but deliver a deck and pergola feature that works within your timeframe and budget.
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