Poolside Showcase

When I was growing up, autumn would mark the beginning of the end for the swimming season. It was a time when pool owners would throw in extra chemicals before hiding the pool away with an obnoxious plastic pool cover. This was because the water woul

Leyla Mosaic undertook extensive analysis of the shortcomings of swimming pool tiling systems that use the traditional paper face, clear film face, mesh backing and dot-mounting mosaic tile systems. The company’s silicon spacing system is the result

Built on a sloping coastal property in Portsea, this stunning outdoor design is uniquely formed by the undulating sand dunes on which it sits. Mimicking the understated elegance of the seaside location, a natural stone wall shelters the space from pr

Iridescent, pearl-white tiles adorn the inside of this elevated spa and spill over the edge, covering the exterior and turning it into a sparkling feature wall. Cantilevered floating steps allow for easy access into the spa from the paved pool level

Nowadays, there is a tendency to build larger homes on smaller properties, so the outdoor space available is reduced compared to what was typical 10 years ago. However, homeowners still want to utilise their outdoor areas for living, relaxing and ent

How did you get your start? I began as a horticulturist and segued into designing and creating landscapes. I always thought it was a shame that we lost a great deal of the effect and atmosphere at night by not having suitable light fittings. At the t

A Total Concept Landscape Architects was commissioned to renovate the external areas of this stunning Manly property. It was to include a swimming pool and entertaining areas at the front of the property to capitalise on beach views, and an outdoor r

With the top priorities for their pool design being entertainment, relaxation and enjoyment, these Victorian homeowners engaged Tim Sprague and Stephen Lloyd, co-owners of Kiama Pools, to create their dream following the build of their new home. Thei

A pool is a huge investment and it’s not something you want to get wrong. Even if you have the best designer and builder working on your project, there is still the possibility that your vision and their ideas aren’t aligned, and you could ultimately

Pool designed by: Rachcoff Vella Architecture Pool built by: Aquarius Pools Size of pool: 15m x 3.5m Heating: Sunbather Premium Solar Cleaning: Paramount PCC 2000 Filtration: Astral FG 905 Coping: Bluestone Pool interior: Q Crystal Lighting: Spa Elec

The family who lives here requested a pool for both exercise and enjoyment, in addition to a stunning outdoor space to entertain other family members, including grandchildren and friends. Brought to fruition by the Kiama Pools’ team, this beautiful 1

Although this Elsternwick home is more than a century old, its owners, an active family with two children aged six and nine, still saw the potential to add a pool during their renovations. The L-shaped lap pool sits flush within the grounds of an ori

Pool designed and renovated by: Structural Pools and Spas Pool size: 25m x 4m Heating: Waterco heat pump with an independent heat pump for the spa Filtration: Waterco Micron S602 ECO and Waterco PR4 Acid Chlorine Feeder Tiles: Ezarri in Black Russian

Pool designed by: Urban Habitat Pool built by: 360 Pools Size of pool: 12m x 4.5m Heating: Solar Cleaning: Tritan robotic Filtration: Waterco advanced water system Lighting: Waterco Hard cover: Sunbather hard roller The owners of this farm block, in

It’s hard to imagine the work that’s gone on behind the scenes to create the glamorous projects in this magazine. This pool in particular is one that didn’t come without its challenges. It was built on a sloping block of clay and rock soil that also

The lush green NSW Sapphire Coast has been a favourite holiday spot for this family of four for many years. Their sloping 10ha site, with a new home and infinity-edge pool, is now a place where the couple and their two children in their 20s can truly

Pool designed by: Beau Corp Aquatics & Construction Pool built by: Beau Corp Aquatics & Construction Size of pool: 5m x 3m Heating: Oasis Cleaning: Astral saltwater chlorination Filtration: Astral Coping: Travertine Tiles: Mosaic blend tiles Lighting

Pool built by: Artesian Pools Pool designed by: Homeowner and Rory Brooks Architects Pool size: 7.4m x 1.25m Heating: Sunlover Rigid Panel solar Cleaning: Dolphin M5 Robotic Filtration: Zodiac Magnapool Coping: Granite Tiles: Hisbalit Hayman glass mo

Good design is all about thinking long-term — setting up a space that’s going to work for you for years to come. This couple, with young adult children, renovated their home and garden with two important aspects in mind: a house large enough for ente

With land at a premium in Melbourne’s trendy Collingwood, the owners of this warehouse conversion looked to the sky to expand their home. They added a second storey with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living area and a contemporary outdoor terrace. G

To complete their Mornington Peninsula holiday house, this family of six envisaged a medium-size, low-maintenance pool in order to truly relax, away from their busy lives in Melbourne. “Our holiday house is near the beach and we wanted the spa and po

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

Heating: Hurlcon JX160 gas heating Cleaning: Aqua-Quip Jet-Vac Filtration: Mineral-based system Coping: Sawn bluestone tiling with a 70mm drop edge for the pool coping, sawn bluestone for the tiling and pool steps Tiles: Bisazza mosaic Landscaping: M

Relaxing with family and friends, enjoying the pool-side lifestyle in your backyard oasis may be something you’ve dreamed of. A self-cleaning pool allows you to spend more time enjoying life while your pool cleans itself. The pool will also be more e