![]() ![]() ![]() “Having large glass doors that can stack to the side merges the pool house and poolside area, creating a larger space that’s perfect for entertaining guests,” said Joe Halsall, Digital Marketing Manager at Origin. Some types of door can be fitted across the entire length of the wall, effectively removing the entire front to reveal views of the pool and helping to maintain an open-air feel. These can be opened up to create a large passageway where guests can mill. However, security becomes an issue if your room is any more than a basic shelter.Ī popular choice is to include sliding or bi-fold doors in the design. To achieve this, some pool house designs actually come with no front. The ability to open up the pool house is another key aspect for those looking to create the feeling of a front-open beach hut for hosting BBQs or garden parties. Suitable weather-resistant flooring materials for a pool house include: Grooves and textures are also a requirement to stop floors getting slick and slippery.” “It’s best to use tile flooring that’s approved for commercial use. Material such as vinyl, Sunbrella fabrics and colorfast fabrics are recommended.” Robyn Branch said: “Surfaces must withstand a combination of wind, water, salt, pool chemicals and of course the strength of the sun. Make sure all surfaces in and around the pool house won’t degrade in the hot sun and will prevent the risk of slipping on any water brought in from the pool. In fact, almost one in five (18.5%) of those surveyed in the Origin research said the most important consideration was having the pool house close enough to the pool itself.Ī further consideration is the use of suitable materials. Set your pool house too far away from the water, moving back and forth will soon start to feel like a chore. Finishes inside the bath should all be wet-rated.”īut to enjoy these features at their fullest, the proximity to the pool becomes an issue. ![]() “Every pool house needs a full-size bath for convenience and overflow. “An outdoor shower is both refreshing and easy after a dip in the pool, and to make it look great you can finish it with natural rock,” Robyn Branch added. ![]() For those lucky enough to have a kitchen area inside their room, this offers the chance of cocktails, snacks and soirees.įor those who like to indulge, the room could include rugs, pillows, hammocks, or even a cooling shower to wash away the chlorine. One of the greatest aspects of a good pool house is its utility. “Layering glass doors with a beautiful sheer drapery for sun protection and relaxation will enhance the look of the pool house while tying it to the home décor.” Retreat from the sun Incorporating color, texture and function is paramount. A pool house should reflect the same vibe as the home, and elements of the outside. Robyn Branch, lead designer and owner of Robyn Branch Design, said: “It’s always important to include interior threads throughout any property. Using cabana-style curtains or bi-fold glass doors which fold away to one side also helps to create a seamless transition between the poolside and the indoor retreat. Color schemes, furniture, windows and doors, and interior design in general all play a part.Ī recent survey by windows and doors specialists Origin found that more than one in ten people living in the American south thought ‘décor’ was the most important aspect to get right when designing a pool house for the back yard.Įnsuring the décor of the pool house emulates the design themes of the main house, outdoor area and pool itself will work to unify these spaces and create a continuous flow for ease of access and optimal enjoyment. The best pool houses are those that maintain the poolside feel while offering respite from the outdoors-somewhere removed from direct sunlight but still close to the calming ripples of the water.Īchieving this perfect marriage is about creating the right threshold between the room and the pool. Storage cupboards aside, most people are looking for a pool house they can use to take a break from the sun somewhere shaded and cool in which to sit that allows them to read glare-free, or perhaps check the latest news on their laptop or TV. After all, what is a pool house without a pool? Answer: a shed. Pool houses come in all shapes and sizes, from gloriously elaborate extensions of the home to barely more than a storage cupboard filled with inflatables and pool nets.īut they all have one thing in common-they must work with the pool. ![]()
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