Poolside

It’s swimming season again! We Aussies love a swimming pool, so much so that Australia has more domestic swimming pools, per capita, than any other country in the world. However, with the average inner-city block size shrinking each year due to subdi

Aristone’s crisp white pool renders capture the brilliance of the sky and surrounding light by using a pure-white base and incorporating long-lasting flecks of coloured ceramic or glass beads. Offering a silky smooth finish and enduring brilliance, a

Gone are the days when mosaic tiles were only used around the waterline of the pool. We’ve profiled some of the best uses of mosaics, from shimmering spill-over edges to unique blends of blue. Iridescent, pearl-white tiles adorn the inside of this el

One of the most popular and sophisticated pool trends this year is dark pool tiles, such as black, charcoal, midnight blue or dark green. When filled with water, dark pools have wonderful reflective properties that add subtle shimmer to a space while

Look at the overall property and determine everything you require. Take into account your lifestyle, and whether you entertain in large or small numbers, how often you entertain, the size of your family and the future needs of the children. Evaluate

Each year, SPASA Victoria showcases excellence in the swimming pool and spa industry at their annual Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner, this year held at the MCG. These prestigious Awards cover a range of categories from finished pool and spa installa

Ninety per cent of the tiles Europe Imports sells are 25 x 25mm mosaic “as this is the preferred look for a traditional mosaic effect”, says Carl. “When I talk with clients and designers, I always explain that there is no right or wrong size when it

The swimming pool and gardens of this property dated back to the early 1980s and were given a major makeover by Shaun Wright, senior design manager of A Total Concept Landscape Architects & Swimming Pool Designers. It included the extensive refurbish

A fully automated pool and spa with minimal maintenance and maximum enjoyment was high on the agenda of these Victorian homeowners. With amazing smart home technology now available for both inside and outside spaces, it makes perfect sense to use it

Any young family knows the endless fun and enjoyment that can be derived from a swimming pool, but with the constant demands of work, school and extracurricular commitments, pool maintenance and upkeep can suffer. A case in point is this family in Me

It’s rare in today’s busy world to have your own private suburban sanctuary. Yet these Glenelg North homeowners, who wanted to create their very own utopia offering complete privacy from neighbouring apartments and residences, have achieved this and

This combination spa and pool design by Endless Spas and Pools offers the homeowners the customised lifestyle they need, giving them the opportunity to enjoy their backyard all year round. Providing something for the kids as well as the parents, this

When the clients are water sports enthusiasts with school-aged children, this is the kind of amazing creation you can expect to receive thanks to Jade Swimming Pools. The geometric pool consists of a water slide for the kids, as well as a water featu

The owners of this Elwood home were ready for a backyard overhaul to transform their large space into a multi-zoned entertainer’s dream. They hired experienced landscape architect, Kate Patterson, to come up with a design that is traditional in layou

This impressive pool is reminiscent of the opulent baths of the Roman Empire. Everything about it oozes elegance, from the clean structured lines to the luxurious daybeds and strong pillars. The pool was designed by the homeowner in conjunction with

A recently renovated residence was the point of inspiration for these clients when it came to their new pool. They envisaged a striking, modern, one-of-a-kind pool that could be admired from the house above and the harbour below — a space that maximi

This space was designed and built to provide the privacy, entertainment and functionality the homeowners desperately required of their inner-city Enmore residence. The result of a clever design by GOODMANORS Pool + Garden, the space now boasts an imp

Having just built a new home, this Melbourne homeowner, one half of a corporate couple, had a very clear idea of what she wanted when it came to the pool, and drove the ideas process. “The pool was to be very simple as the entire place is beautifully

Raising the bar, or should we say spa, is this stunning creation by Form Pool Design. The pool’s linear and rectangular shape is quite traditional in style, but some modern design elements provide that resort living atmosphere, most notably a raised

This cool and crisp pool and spa duo in Mornington was designed in conjunction with the homeowner, who had fallen in love with the idea of the four-sided negative-edge spa while on holiday. In order to bring this modern pool to life, Steven Lord of C

What do you do when you are contacted by a high-profile former Olympic swimmer to build his pool? You build one that wins awards and exceeds the client’s expectations. This was the task faced by Capital Fibreglass Pools when approached by their clien

Thanks to the design and construction expertise of Fifth Season Landscapes, the owners of this Sydney property have a garden that exceeds expectations. The enticing, easy-to-use entertainer’s garden seamlessly blends classic stone and timber with con

This pool and landscaping project in Essendon, Melbourne, is the total package for clients Bill and Jane, a young couple with two teenage boys who required a resort-style backyard for their half-acre sloping block. “The clients wanted a complete pool

Despite its limited size, this small backyard in Melbourne’s south-east has been completely transformed into a fantastic outdoor area with a spacious feel. “It’s an amazing transformation with a superb result, showcasing that you can still have the c

The owners of this Malibu pool wanted to bring back a recent holiday experience to their Brisbane home. The calming Ocean Blue of the ceramic waterline tile, the polished pebble and quartz pool interior, along with the Drifting Sands sandstone coping

Modular, or above-ground, pools offer a more affordable and convenient alternative to their concrete and fibreglass counterparts. Sterns Pools is dedicated to providing Australian pool owners with high-quality modular pools that won’t break the bank,

A drainage system should do more than carry water to the outlet – it should be a design element that is versatile and functional. At the core of every Aquabocci product is a specialized drainage system that has been designed for a specific purpose –

A luxurious poolscape is created when a beautiful pool is surrounded by an equally outstanding landscape. It can be difficult to determine exactly what is needed to perfect your poolside, but often the decking can be the most striking element. With d

Thanks to its sparkling interior by Blue Glass Pebble Company, this pool dazzles and shimmers brilliantly in the bright Australian sun. Blue Glass Pebble Company is one of Australia’s premier suppliers of glass pool finishes for concrete pools. The p

Are you sick of wasting time cleaning your pool? Don’t spend precious leisure hours doing maintenance work for your new pool when Waterco’s Q360 in-floor pool-cleaning system can do it for you. It automatically cleans most of the pool, even while you

The perfect pool surrounds require almost perfect chemistry. It’s about having a beautiful look, a soft feel underfoot and a safe surface that remains slip-resistant when wet. The most suitable surfaces include softer, natural stones, concrete or ter

Having a pool in your own backyard is quickly becoming a quintessential part of Australian life. But when it comes to maintaining it and ensuring it’s safe for the whole family, things can get tricky. With Remco’s PoolGuard, it’s easy to keep your po

Paving was an important consideration in this project. The homeowner and architect were looking for a light, natural stone that would contrast nicely with the home’s exterior walls. They needed something that’s cool underfoot, suitable for around the