How to design a Pools & Outdoor Living
A backyard you use in February and still love in July.
Outdoor living design is about the whole yard, not just the water. Talk about how the pool, the paving, the shade and the kitchen work as one zone so the space pulls people outside all year.
The decisions that matter most
Sightline from the kitchen
Position the pool where you can watch it from inside. Supervision and connection both start with a clear line of sight.
Shade is part of the design
Plan where the afternoon sun lands and build the shade in, rather than bolting an umbrella on later.
Fencing can be beautiful
Pool fencing is required, so design it as a feature with frameless glass or quality balustrade instead of an afterthought.
Surfaces set the mood
The paving and coping colour do more for the look than the pool shape. Choose them with the house, not in isolation.
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