Having a pool in the backyard is one of the best things we can give our children. They will have a childhood they will always look back on with fondness and a backyard that will allow them to be physically active. If the poolside area is designed well, it can also be a place where the family can have some fun memories—from barbecue parties to game nights to intimate and meaningful talks.
If you are thinking of strengthening your family’s bond this coming year or hosting more parties, sprucing up your home’s pool area might be an excellent project for 2022. Here are some heavenly design ideas to inspire you before you buy a house or do some renovations in your current one.
Water Park Experience
If your pool is on the bigger side, why not consider adding a waterpark-like experience? You can consider adding fun features like waterfalls, vibrant landscaping, more artistic elements, islands, and even big stones where your kids can safely sit. Your kids will have a waterslide wonderland without having to leave the comfort of your home.
River or Lake View
If you manage to score a house with a river or lake view, maximize it by adding a pool that overlooks it. Design the pool in a way that takes in the stunning and relaxing view of the waters. Pool areas don’t always have to be all about fun and energy; they can also provide a sense of serenity and peace, so if you and your family are more of the calm types, consider looking for a home near a lake or a river.
Lighting Effects
Did you know that with the right lighting effects, you can make your pool appear whimsical or more tropical-like? Instead of focusing simply on construction or landscaping, lighting design can be used to accentuate whatever type of look you want—it can be tropical, whimsical, romantic, and even something straight out of a rave for pool parties with your friends.
Beach Look
Another pool trend that made waves in the past few years is are the beach-style swimming pools, which are exactly as it sounds: It’s all about incorporating sand, rim-flow waterfalls, planted trees, and other landscaping options that make the space look straight out of a tropical paradise.
Green Roof
If you truly want to make your outdoor area and pool stand out, how about adding some greenery to the pool house’s roof? You can add some sedges, grasses, wildflowers, and other plants native to your state or region. Adding greenery into the pool house will add a modern yet biophilic feel to your swimming pool area.
Old World Europe
If you love the look and feel of Old World European architecture, why not incorporate it into your pool design? You can find inspiration from the Venetian pools of old, and you can add some Tuscan style elements like and materials like travertine, limestone, marble, terracotta roof styles, and others. Nothing says Old World Europe more than this style of architecture, and using it for your home to influence your pool area will provide you with an Italian escape without having to get on a plane.
Farmhouse Style
Another design style that can bring so much comfort and warmth is the farmhouse style, which is all about leaning hard into a Mediterranean landscaping style. This will look incredibly wonderful in a house on a hill that’s overlooking plenty of nature and greenery, and adding a stone courtyard will make it look even more like the real thing.
Straight and Narrow
If, however, you love the look of a modern and industrial home, why not design a pool that’s more on the longer and thinner side? It will be perfect for getting your daily laps in, and it adds an element of modernity and straightforwardness to your pool. It is without frills—just good design, excellent lighting, and maybe a hot tub towards the end for good measure.
Blue Tiles
Another way to add some oomph to your pools is by using blue tiles, making the color stand out even more. Instead of using white tiles, blue can intensify the color of the water, and you can opt for white lights to help reflect the color of the sky to make the color pop out even more.
Your pool area need not be dull. Look for creative and unexpected design ideas, and don’t be afraid to experiment with your architect. You and your family deserve a pool area to make some beautiful memories in.
