What to do with our new pool and deck space
Not sure how to create a tropical garden in our new pool, deck and backyard. Was thinking maybe decorative screen inside the pool fence, or vertical garden , paint the boundary fence charcoal grey??? Front pool fence was suppose to be glass, not very happy with the stainless Steele balustrade we ended up with, any advice would be welcomed. Thanks
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kelly Owbridge
8 years agoStacey Brandon
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What to do with this space? Indoor/outdoor, deck or pave, slate or bricks?
Comments (10)Are you set on keeping the dirt area for your puppy or are would you consider container gardening? Does the area get a lot of sun? My first thought is there is alot of brick already between the facade of the building and that two story portion shown. But the herringbone paver layout is great. If it were my home I would probably take that Trex decking and extend it over in to the dirt area at an angle and then use pots to make my garden. Really great pots that you can move around and change by adding colorful plants when the season permits and then I would invest in really nice outdoor furniture to make the space. I see you have a small teak table and with a good powerwash it can be made to look new. Then add some outdoor chairs and hang a piece of outdoor art on the brick and that would be a great start but definitely start by just getting rid of all those odd plantings. It will be a lovely retreat. Good luck....See MoreNew pool, deck, backyard help please??
Comments (5)Nice pool, but a shame that your neighbours can see you through the fence, and therefore, you get no privacy. If you were wanting privacy of some kind, bamboo, tikka plant or even lovely conifers will look quite nice, also as a backdrop to your pool area. I would also place a beautiful urn or two strategically near the pool, to add character and colour. I would finally add an order of large stones for good effect....See MoreOur new 16meter pool in w. Australia
Comments (3)Something to remember with any decking is whether your metal fixings and brackets are suited to your environment... Depending on the deck support structure and the timber or composite you end up using: its good to remember that not only can natural timber rot, but brackets and fixings, particularly around pools and coastal areas, can deteriorate. These two posts on our website maybe of interest: Are There Special Requirements For Building Near The Coast? Timber Decking Around Your Pool? Are You Planning A Saltwater Pool?...See MoreHow best to reno our old fibro home, what to do with the sunroom?
Comments (13)it's great looking old cottage that just needs some TLC but the best investment for a rental would be to increase bedrooms without spending so much that the house needs to earn more income/higher rents to sustain a bigger investment ..my suggestion includes where necessary lining and insulating to make it more comfortable, repair or replace windows, make sure electrical and plumbing is in good safe working order, new lightfittings, floor and window coverings, install an extra toilet in the outdoor laundry, or add an üpstairs laundry and pantry, add pergola covered deck(s) to suit outlook and increase good weather living areas...See Morekelly Owbridge
8 years ago
susan_66
8 years ago
Eli-Kay
8 years ago
I moved into this property 9 weeks ago and I will have this all decked out over the next few months. Hope this will give you some ideas......I will try and add more pictures below...having trouble adding these. regards, Noreen
Eli-Kay
8 years ago
In this last picture, this is the gorgeous view I get and the blue timber building on the left is the beach shack. It has a couch, TV, Fridge in there. The Man/Girl/Kids cave...lol
kooky_karen
8 years agoStacey Brandon
8 years ago
everton_galepacific
8 years agoHey Camira1999, your pool area has huge potential. We love the wooden element you've added to your outdoor area.
You could also add in some more foliage to the area, like we did in the projects below. Lacquering the back fence will also make a difference to the feel of the pool area.
We also are manufacturers of DIY glass pool fences, balustrades, mirrors and splashbacks - you can pick up fences in a range of styles (ie: semi frameless, frameless with or without mini posts,etc) from your local Bunnings.
Hope that helps, and good luck!
PROEnviroflames Ethanol fires
8 years agoWow I hope you have had some fun in the pool this summer? Have you thought of outdoor ethanol fires to break up the space? Ignore the mountains in the back ground but gives you a good idea of the effect
Have a look on youtube - Planika - Jar Commerce
Paula Benneian