Poolside Showcase

Pool product manufacturer Waterco has released a world-first swimming pool broom engineered specifically for smooth-surface pools. Designed by stay-at-home mum Connie Gerace and licensed and manufactured exclusively by Waterco, the granted patent Aqu

Hooray for swimming season! To celebrate summer, we’ve curated a bumper issue featuring the hottest pool trends, new products and helpful advice. You’ll also see a selection of the best pools from all over the country so you can take inspiration from

Although a spacious backyard used to be a prerequisite for a pool, that’s no longer the case, with pool companies, architects, landscape designers and clients eagerly embracing the concept of plunge pools. Furthermore, because of its small surface ar

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. The classic pool’s unique shape, glass mosaic-tiled spa a

Cooling off on a hot summer’s day, staying fit and healthy, keeping the kids entertained — there are many reasons why owning a swimming pool remains an integral part of Australian culture. And with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting daytime tempera

Swimming is one of the few sports or activities that doesn’t cost a lot of money or require any equipment. Swimming holds no age or ability barrier. There are health benefits from swimming pools and spas for people of all ages. As baby boomers age, t

Essentially, a good design for your swimming pool and outdoor area looks great but is also functional. The design should create a seamless integration between the indoor spaces of the home and the swimming pool. Great flow, great layout and great mat

There are many reasons for a pool to be built out of the ground or elevated. It often requires less excavation, so it can be more affordable, but an elevated pool can also be better suited to a sloping block, sometimes enabling the pool and living ar

Space-efficient plunge pools are, according to Everlast Pools & Spas, a popular design choice for many inner-city residents and tick many boxes. “Built in East Geelong, this pool is not only compact, easy to look after and keep clean, but it is also

On this beachside Queensland property, A Total Concept created an outdoor entertainment space that integrates swimming pool, cabana and garden for relaxing and socialising purposes for the owners. “We are undertaking more and more projects all over A

This immaculately styled Richmond home called for a gorgeous swimming pool to become a focal point from inside the home. Floor-to-ceiling frameless glass windows look out to the pool, which is highlighted both day and night with multicoloured LED lig

Kangaroo Point, a peaceful yet prestigious suburb in Sydney’s beautiful Sutherland Shire, is home to some of the most luxurious waterfront properties in the area. This stunning property was no exception; however, the existing pool and spa required ex

While the kitchen may be the social hub of the home, the swimming pool is the place everyone wants to be when they’re outside. And with a pool, spa and cabana combo as beautiful as this one, the full resort experience is on tap, day and night. Design

Situated on a sloping Mornington block, this clever design and positioning of the pool maximises the views of Port Phillip Bay and enables the lucky homeowners to watch the twinkling city lights from their pool and spa. “The house and pool were desig

Pool designed and built by: Beau Corp Aquatics & Construction Size: 10m x 5m Interior: Fully tiled in tumbled Jericho Limestone large-format 600mm x 400mm tiles Coping: Jericho Limestone tumbled 600mm x 400mm coping Automation: Fully automated Heatin

Hidden in a small valley in the inner western suburbs of Brisbane is this architectural gem. You wouldn’t know it, but there are neighbours all around, none of whom can see into this secret subtropical retreat. However, it wasn’t always like this. Th

Pool built by: Crystal Pools Pool size: 14m x 9.5m at the widest point and 8m x 3.7m at the shortest Pool depth: 1.2–1.8m Pool pump: P520XT Spa pump: CTX 400 Booster pump: CTX 400 Filter: MultiCyclone 16 centrifugal filter Cleaner: S300i Chlorinator:

Positioned directly outside the family room and adjacent to the alfresco entertaining area, this fully tiled pool draws the eye from indoors to out. It was designed not just for cooling off from the summer heat but also as an attractive feature that

This fantastic infinity-edge pool was built completely out of the ground and has an array of exceptional features. Most important is the choice of location and the pool and spa’s placement, on a downward-sloping site on a cliff that looks out to Gulf

Anyone who has children knows just how difficult it can be to steer them away from computers, television, iPads, tablets and smart phones in order to enjoy uninterrupted time together, away from the distractions of modern technology. However, a pool

This family of four, with an 11-year-old daughter and a six-year-old son, moved to Adelaide from the Blue Mountains in New South Wales nearly three years ago with a plan in mind. “One thing we promised ourselves that we would get when we moved was a

There’s nothing like fleeing from the stresses of everyday life, packing up the car and driving to a holiday house, especially one that has a pool and, if you’re lucky, a spa. On a property on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, the ideal location for a

It’s difficult to not be impressed with a high-end pool of this calibre, built in Hawthorn, or the story behind its creation. For their property, the homeowners, a family of six including four teenagers, envisaged a contemporary, low-maintenance, sel

These homeowners dreamed of a fabulous feature pool at the front of their beautiful Bellarine Peninsula property, which not only enjoys amazing water views but also provides fantastic street appeal. Their luxurious beachfront property in the coastal

Pool built by: TradeMark Pools Heating: Hydronic Cleaning: Paramount PV3 in-floor Filtration: Waterco Hydrostorm pumps, fibreglass filter Paving and coping: Bluestone Tiling: Ezarri Lighting: Colour-changing LED lights from Aqua-Quip This enticing po

For many, the desire of pool ownership becomes a distant dream after the costs are unveiled. Modular pools, however, can provide a far more affordable, quicker and superior-quality alternative, making pool ownership a reality for all Australians. Bei

Pool built by: OB Pools Architect and outdoor design concept: Clare Cousins Architects Home renovation and landscaping by: Prolifica Building Co Size of pool: Approximately 10m x 5m Heating: Evo heat pump, Pentair Mastertemp Cleaning: PCC2000 in-floo

The owners of this new home were looking for a great outdoor entertaining package with various activity areas their teenage children could enjoy. The result is an impressive pool construction that can be seen from every room in the house. The rectang

There are some things that should simply be left to the experts and laying the foundation for your pool is one of them. Trade Pools specialises in constructing reinforced concrete pool shells for residential and commercial pools. The team of experts

Thanks in part to a generous donation from Spa Electrics, The Next Step (TNS), leader in spinal cord injury recovery, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the addition of a brand-new wellness hub. The wellness centre features a new level dedicat

Why wait till summer to enjoy your swimming pool? With the Heliocol Solar Pool Heating system you can take advantage of the sun’s energy and enjoy your swimming pool more often during the year. Heliocol agrees that installing a swimming pool is a con

Dazzling to the eye and luxuriously smooth to touch, Blue Glass Pebbles pool interiors have been created by former pool builders to provide the market with an affordable and highly durable interior option. “We built our product out of necessity becau

Relaxing with family and friends, enjoying a pool in your backyard oasis, is something you’ve dreamed of for ages. Why not make your life easy by talking to your pool builder about a self-cleaning pool? A self-cleaning pool allows you to spend more t

You’ve made the decision to install a pool and now you need to decide what type of pool will suit your needs and family. We know there’s a lot to get your head around, so we’ve put together this simple guide on the types of pools available so you can

Over the last 16 years, 496 Australian children under the age of five drowned. While all of these drowning deaths are preventable, it is the 59 per cent that occur in home swimming pools where your immediate action can make a difference. Home pool fe

Adding character and style to your outdoor space can be achieved with authentic natural stone. The matchless variations of colour and texture within stone will provide a classic look to outdoor areas that is visually interesting and impossible to rep

The pump is the heart of your swimming pool’s filtration system; without it, your pool would lose its sparkle and soon turn green. Choosing the right pump will ensure you experience fewer problems and enjoy more efficient energy use and lower running

An automatic pool cleaner removes a great deal of debris from the floor and walls of your pool. There are four kinds of automatic pool cleaners on the Australian market: suction, robotic, in-floor and pressure cleaners. But how do you know which will

Pool filters are absolutely essential pool equipment as they screen debris and unwanted particles out of the water, keeping your pool looking crystal clear and free of potentially harmful pollutants. The type of filter you need depends on the type of

Ozone is a sky-blue gas formed naturally by the action of the sun’s ultraviolet rays or when a large electrical discharge, like lightning, passes through oxygen. It is a relatively unstable, highly toxic gas that decomposes to reform oxygen and is ve

POOL PAINT EXPERT COLORMAKER INDUSTRIES, THE MANUFACTURER OF LUXAPOOL SWIMMING POOL PAINTS, GIVES US TOP ADVICE FOR PAINTING A POOL SURFACE 1. When choosing the colour, check a sample of the paint under water before emptying the pool. Pool paint colo

The health hazards associated with early- 20th-century swimming pools without modern forms of sanitation are well documented. Simply replacing dirty water, the common solution back in the day, did nothing to halt the formation and growth of algae and

Being able to use your swimming pool throughout the year should be a goal for pool owners who want to gain maximum returns on their investment. Installing the right pool heater can extend your swimming season by up to four months and beyond. Today, t

Ceramic and glass tiles are one of the more expensive pool interior choices due to their high-end look and high durability. Pool tiles are available in a wide array of colours, textures and sizes, giving the homeowner a chance to add personality and

Thanks to advances in technology, pool ownership is today easier, simpler and more cost-effective than ever before. From programmable cleaners, automatic lighting and heating, water features and swim jets to chemical dosers that automatically control

Swimming pool covers used to be as simple as a piece of plastic stretched across the surface of the water to keep leaves, dirt and other debris from being blown into the water. But as technology has advanced, so too have pool covers improved. Today,

Developments in technology have resulted in a flood of new underwater lighting options, all of which are capable of transforming your pool into an inviting, friendly and mood-altering environment. For many owners, traditional incandescent lighting is

With more than 1.2 million Australians owning a pool and council laws across the nation requiring many property owners to have a pool fence — even if retrospectively installed — the balance between legal compliance and great landscape design is becom

Sometimes garden lighting is a bit of an afterthought. A lot of care goes into choosing the paving, plants and pots, but not enough attention is given to what should be illuminated and what type of fittings are used — let alone important issues such