Poolside

It’s so important to love where you live. When I was growing up in our family home, my parents would often spend time on the weekends doing house or garden projects. Dad would be outside building, planting or painting and mum would be out shopping fo

AstralPool has introduced the Viron XT variable-speed pump range. The pumps have a nine-star energy rating, fast primers and overdrive functionality. Two models are available: the P320XT and P520XT. According to AstralPool, the pumps save up to 85 pe

“Last year’s early burst of hot weather took many people by surprise,” says Swimart Australasian manager, Chris Fitzmaurice. “Last September and October saw some record-high temperatures around the country and the sudden heat left many people keen to

Your pool doesn’t need to look like the rest. There are many ways to add personality and interest, from cleverly positioned pool windows to mosaic tile artwork. Here are some of our favourite unique pool designs that make a statement. At 9m x 4m, thi

With more and more owners looking to renovate their swimming pools and surrounds, Poolside speaks to principal designer John Storch from A Total Concept about what it takes to renovate a pool. What is the first step a homeowner should take when looki

If you want to maximise your outdoor space by positioning the pool close to your boundary line, you’re not alone. However, investing the time to plan and design the narrow space between the pool and fence will pay off in the long run, especially cons

Time-poor homeowners are increasingly looking for professionals who can manage their projects from start to finish. This harbourside property required an integrated pool, cabana and garden design, so the homeowners called on A Total Concept Landscape

This pool and spa design by Robert Boden of Robert Boden Design, exudes rural charm at its finest. Set amongst the gum trees, bluestone homestead and paddocks, the 20m lap pool was cleverly designed to complement the breathtaking surrounds, purposely

It’s hard to believe that this pool was once outdated with a broken water feature. Thanks to a clever design and skilled workmanship, the pool and backyard have been transformed into a multi-zoned outdoor oasis. “The owners wanted a completely refurb

The owner’s brief for this project was fairly simple: to transform the existing dated pool and surrounding area into a new, modern space that complemented their house renovation. The family with children wanted to enjoy their outdoor area for many mo

There is no doubt that at first glance, this pool and home look to be a match made in heaven. The pool’s straight lines exude formal elegance, complementing the design of the new home by wrapping an endearing hug around the premises. This is perfect

When considering the design and construction of a pool, it is important to pay close attention to the way in which the pool will complement the existing house. For this project, the pool was built at the same time as the home, all designed to fit per

This impressive pool embodies 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 Michael

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

A poolside area that incorporates different zones is a common request for homeowners looking to build their dream backyard. Elite Pools has nailed this with a perfectly proportioned pool, tidy outdoor cabana and neat up-wall garden bed. “The owners o

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

Built in the Victorian suburb of Sunbury, this pool is the centrepiece of a yard designed to maximise outdoor entertainment and living. The owners, who love the outdoors, wanted to create a pool that could be part of the overall entertaining area, wh

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 highquality modular pools that won’t break the bank y

Homeowners Frank and Rosemarie, a retired couple with grandchildren, wanted a low-maintenance, relaxing space with a resort-style pool at home. “The inspiration came from collaboration between the owners and myself. We met and I discussed what they w

This in-ground pool, designed and built by Endless Spas and Pools, offers the ultimate in versatility for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment. Part of the Supersonic Range of plunge pools, the design differs from ordinary swimming pools in that it is

Designers are always playing with scale to alter the perception of a space, making it feel larger or smaller than it really is. While many people believe small spaces lend themselves to small items, top designers know that by incorporating largescale

Behold a design of visionary wonder. This pool is now a stunning feature of the owner’s backyard. The sloping block proved the perfect site for a horizon-edge pool, which overlooks the forest-like garden below. “We chose to feature this pool as the s

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; however, there are few modern design elements included to give that resort living atmosphere,

There is one element of a pool that can make or break the overall look, and that’s the pool tiles. The colour, texture and size of the pool tiles together have a huge impact on the way your pool looks in different light — sunshine, cloud cover, at du

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

When constructing a new pool, or renovating an existing one, how do you keep the sparkle in your glass pool fencing? The glass pool fencing used around this stunning infinity pool has been treated with EnduroShield. Maintaining the sparkling appearan

Pools and other large bodies of water naturally attract the human eye and have a relaxing effect on us. So why not make the most of your pool and add another dimension to it? A pool window can add a unique aspect to your pool. Swimmers can wave hello

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

The MULTI PLUS LED pool light features four multi-colour modes to suit all occasions and seven static colours that are more intense than ever before. This technologically advanced light has seen the introduction of an RGB+White LED that provides beau

If you’re looking for an easy-to-manage, costefficient and revolutionary in-floor cleaning and circulation system, look no further than the QuickClean Xtreme from Cooke Industries. Offering everything you want in pool cleaning — functionality, perfor

By this time of year, many home builders have begun their final plans for pools to be built so that they are ready for summer. Exclusive to Remco Australia, the new state-of-the-art, high-tech SwimJet is now being specified in many pools throughout A