Poolside Showcase

This year has rocked our world in more ways than we could have ever imagined. Pre-COVID-19, many Australians paid little attention to their homes, using it as a base for sleeping and to prepare for activities done in other, more fabulous places (gyms

With COVID-19 a huge concern for us all, what better way to protect yourself, staff and visitors than with a disinfection system at the entry point to your premises. The Disinfection Tunnel is a temporary outdoor awning that extends from your regular

Waterco continues to invest in Australian innovation by acquiring a leading distributor of hardware for the domestic pool market, Automated Pool Products Pty Ltd (APP) — home of the iconic Kreepy Krauly. The move bolsters Waterco’s extensive range of

Due to the impact of coronavirus, the Victorian government has extended the deadline for the mandatory registration of private pools and spas. Private pool and spa owners now have until 1st November, 2020, to register their pools with their local cou

Building a new pool, with all of the options available and decisions to be made, can be a daunting process. Most people rely on their pool builder or previous experiences for help, but things have changed a lot over the past few years in relation to

Have you ever dreamt of watching a movie from your pool or spa? Or having your friends over to watch the game on the big screen in your backyard? The term “Outdoor TV” has recently been used to describe attempts by regular TV manufacturers to tweak i

The team at Beau Corp Aquatics & Construction recommend the following step-by-step process: 1. If you have a pool cover, use a long-handled brush to remove accumulated debris and drain off any residue water topside of the cover. (Remember not to drai

Those in the know say there is strong demand for homes that integrate indoor and outdoor living spaces. Crystal Pools agrees, recommending that homeowners come up with their own ideas on how they want the overall outdoor environment to look and funct

After a predicted wetter-than-average winter and what is likely to be another long, hot summer, many of us will want to start enjoying our swimming pool sooner than later (if you haven’t dived in already). If your maintenance regime has fallen by the

2020 has presented an extraordinary set of circumstances for all of us, forcing changes we never thought we would have to consider. The SPASA Awards of Excellence Program is no exception. From concept to reality, the virtual awards were brought to li

A common rule of design is to “choose a hero” which translates to: select one element to stand out as the feature and ensure the others don’t compete with it. Well, this gorgeous pool throws that rule out the window with three stunning features combi

Some homeowners approach their pool and spa company and landscapers armed with an abundance of creative ideas that they want brought to fruition. However, that was not the case with this project. The flat block was essentially a blank canvas for Endl

Servicing a young, water-loving family, this pool was to be the centre of family life for the owners of this Coorparoo property. When not in use, it was important that the pool was an asset to the property, bringing aesthetic appeal. Beau Corp Aquati

Practise your tumble turns with ease in this example of what is possible when given a large amount of space to work with and a particular environment to work in. Boundaries are non-existent in this pool, where the environment has been respected and u

Located in Sydney’s Greater West region, this custom modern European pool design is the stunning result of client ideas combined with skilful design concepts from Transform Pools and Spas and Transform Construction and Landscaping. The homeowners, a

This architecturally designed home required a beautiful outdoor space that was both functional and sustainable. Kiama Pools & Landscapes carefully combined the clients’ requirements with functionality and appeal to create an outdoor space, swimming p

This family wanted an outdoor space for relaxation and entertainment but with minimal maintenance, allowing more time for outdoor enjoyment. The result is a recently completed project incorporating a stunning glass-tiled rectangular swimming pool and

Located in the peaceful Bayside suburb of Mount Eliza, this exquisite pool and outdoor area provide refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The new home was built by Michael Pollock of Privilige Homes, and Personal Pools was contracted to bu

With a state-of-the-art pool and spa, pavilion, art studio and paved terraces, this backyard really has it all. But what makes it so special is how each space flows organically into the next. The whole area feels unified, balanced and organised. “We

Crystal Pools built this vanishing-edge family pool in a stunning bush setting on Sydney’s upper north shore, overlooking Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. An infinity-edge spillover to both sides of the pool blends the beauty of the bush and home sea

Inspired by beautiful Balinese styling, this luxurious and elegant glass pool by designer Chris Clout creates a holiday at home all year round. Taking centre stage in this award-winning home, the pool is the jewel in the crown. Encompassed on all fou

Tasman Grey granite has been utilised extensively throughout this outdoor project in Melbourne, not only for coping and paving around the pool, but also for the tiles in the outdoor entertaining space, brought to fruition by Butterworth Landscapes. F

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KHD Landscape Engineering Solutions loves working with designers and clients who challenge themselves to bring out the best in their homes. Case in point is this major renovation to a 1930s Malvern bungalow, which presented myriad interesting challen

Spa Electrics is excited to introduce the latest technology in outdoor lighting Wi-Fi controllers, the LiT YARD. This advanced system allows you to have full control of your pool lights from the touch of a button. The LiT YARD smart phone app provide

Most Australian swimming pools are equipped with a heater (some have two!), however very few families choose to use the pool when the weather is cold. The financial and environmental costs of heating an outdoor pool in winter would far outweigh the b

A self-cleaning pool allows you to spend more time enjoying life while your pool cleans itself. Your pool will also be more efficient to operate and more enjoyable to swim in because of the increased circulation benefits. Owning a pool has never been

In this remarkable pool renovation, in a beautiful waterside suburb in Sydney’s south, Antique Stone pool coping has been specifically made to suit the shape of the pool for both a highly practical and aesthetic finish. For homeowners Andrew and Sama

Dazzling to the eye and luxuriously smooth to touch, Blue Glass Pebble Company’s 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 necess