Poolside

For a country blessed with lots of land, we Australians sure like to live clustered together. More than two-thirds of Australians live in a capital city, and 47 per cent of us live in the two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne. With the population

In the past, homeowners and landscape designers have found it difficult to find a dark-coloured paving option that has a classic and timeless appeal. Metallica Silver is a natural travertine that comes in dark grey with a hint of bronze. The product

Pools can be aesthetically beautiful features, whether in your yard, designed into your decking or even within your home. Compact versions such as plunge pools, lap pools and swim spas make it possible to have this stylish statement without the huge

When the thought of cleaning your pool puts you off a swim altogether, maybe it’s time to take control of the situation. For many homeowners with busy lifestyles, there isn’t much time for netting leaves and checking chemicals. Thankfully, there have

A lap pool with something different. A truly innovative and stunning addition of an elevated lap pool over living spaces, with glass floor and wall panels to help activate the spaces. Fits the client’s brief of a styled fitness pool that works with

When landscape architect John Storch of A Total Concept Landscape Architects and Swimming Pool Designers first inspected this site, he saw the potential to create something unique, while three other landscape designers were baffled. The brief from th

This pool and spa design by Jeremy Wolveridge of Wolveridge Architects is reminiscent of the famous Palm Springs Resort in California. With plenty of timber decking for family fun and outdoor entertaining, this poolscape is the ultimate escape from t

East Coast Swimming Pools often works on large pools on the Mornington Peninsula, and being a Mornington Peninsula-based company, it often has the liberty of working in large spaces. On this occasion, however, it was given the opportunity to create a

Despite the limited backyard and a house that takes up most of the flat block, these homeowners requested a small pool for their young family to enjoy that would also be a focal point of the property. The rectangular pool, just 5m long, can be admire

One sign of a great designer is the knack to transform a flaw or problem space into a coveted feature. This backyard is a classic example of exactly that. A heavy slope to the property meant the backyard was completely unusable, wasted space. Luke Ba

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. Case in point is this raised plunge pool and

The owners of this property had an existing pool but wanted something more suitable for their young children. They also wanted to make the most of the breathtaking views of national parkland below. An infinity edge was a must, but they also wanted so

When homeowner Colin Kuchel and his family bought their Millbrook home, set high on a hill with panoramic views of the Adelaide Hills and reservoir below, they had many renovations. “To accommodate six children, the family needed to build on and exte

It’s a long way from South Africa to Melbourne’s suburbs, but this family’s pool back in South Africa made such a big impact on their lives that it became the starting point for their new pool. Nestled in a backyard in Caulfield North, the contempora

Classic Pools is Australia’s largest stockist of modular pools and its new Majestic model, on display at the company’s display centres, allows customers to view it up close. “The Majestic model shown is presented in a new rectangular shape that’s mor

Not only was family fun and entertainment high on the agenda of these North Ringwood homeowners, but aesthetic appeal was a top priority, too. In conjunction with architect, Louise Chiodo, a newly designed backyard was created, with a private and all

Toorak Gardens is home to this modern lap pool with stadium-style steps and infinity corner spa, but the story doesn’t end there. The property features so much more than just a place to swim. “The owners wanted their 15m-long pool for exercise in the

The classic, clean lines of this pool, which was inspired by the existing residence, enhance the beauty of this Sydney backyard. As the old pool was positioned in the centre of the backyard, there was limited lawn space for the owners’ children and p

Timelessness, practicality and ease of use are all principles of good design, and this pool by Coastal Pools & Spas features all three. The brief called for resort living at home, including an all-weather alfresco area, mod-grass tennis court and an

With its glistening water visible from all rooms of the adjoining modern residence, this concrete lap pool wraps around the two-storey home’s entertaining area. Although the lap section of the formal-style pool runs the entire length of the house, th

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

This sleek rectangular pool was installed prior to Ian and Tina’s new suburban Melbourne home being built and highlights simple, clean and efficient use of backyard space. The couple have three teenage children, so they wanted an open swim area for p

Designed by Jade Pools in conjunction with the owners, this pool emerges like a tropical oasis out of the bush. The featured pool takes full advantage of the sloping backyard with a raised spa spilling into the pool, and a spillway over the pool flow

Nestled into a corner of the garden between the home and the property’s boundary wall, this contemporary, clean-lined pool is a shimmering example of modern pool design. The interior surface is clad in vivid-blue Florentine glass tiles, which contras

With an existing kidney-shaped liner pool that was no longer functioning, these clients opted to remove the old pool and replace it with a new rectangular-shaped one to make better use of their backyard. Due to future plans for a house extension, it

Overlooking the sparkling waters of Mosman in New South Wales, this pool, constructed by Pride Pools, is the ultimate in luxury with a breathtaking view. With a 14m curved overflow, the pool reflects the modern and luxurious style of the home. Boasti

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,

Located in a South Australian seaside suburb, the beachfront location of this pool certainly demanded something special, so no ordinary out-of-the-box pool would do for these homeowners. With its glass wall and floating bottom, this glamorous pool de

This young couple with a new baby dreamed of having a pool on the deck of the second storey of their three-storey townhouse in a Patterson Lakes Estate. Due to the property size, their pool needed to be small but functional and add aesthetically to t

When it comes to the design of your pool there are three vital components that spring to mind: safety, fun and style. And for all of these, Everton has you covered. With the Everton Core-Drill Mini Post System you can protect your pool with frameless

When you decide to build your pool and deck, you may not be prepared for the effort of construction before the reward of relaxation — the design, the build, the money and time invested, not to mention the various council approval processes. All of th

With Australia’s temperate climate, creating an outdoor area for relaxation and entertaining is every homeowner’s dream. Patios, pergolas and decks are one of the most popular ways to extend your living space and create an ideal area for sharing with

The all-new MULTI PLUS represents the next generation in multi-colour pool lighting. Featuring a new RGB + White LED array, instant colour selection, and the ability to integrate with major pool controllers, the MULTI PLUS is set to change the way we

If you’re looking for an easy-to-manage, cost-efficient 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, perfo

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

Look carefully at this award-winning pool by Urban Oasis, in particular the tiles. The high-quality ceramic Sea Mist pool tile isn’t a plain-coloured tile. Presented in an alternating pattern, the tiles contain various shades and no two tiles in this

The feeling of cool, refreshing water cascading down your face like a waterfall on a hot summer’s day is one of life’s simple pleasures. Thanks to Rainware’s range of top-quality outdoor showers, this pleasure can be enjoyed time and time again in th

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

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

Australian company Remco has made a splash with its unique Swimroll pool covers. They are discreet, stylish and, most importantly, safe. For those looking for a smart, beautifully designed cover that doesn’t compromise the look of their pool, Swimrol

This cleaner may look like any other suction cleaner, however the Navigator V-Flex is so much more: it has been fitted with special variable vane technology called V-Flex. This technology virtually eliminates clogging by allowing debris to freely pas

This modern pool shimmers brilliantly in the bright Australian sun thanks to its sparkling interior by Blue Glass Pebble Company. The striking combination of glass pebbles and New Zealand White pebble is designed to complement the surrounding stone c