Pool House: Reality or Fantasy? 160+ (Photos) Incredibly Beautiful Ideas

The pool house is not only a beautiful addition, but also a place to relax. It is also a great opportunity to improve your health. Find out what kinds of pools there are for open areas. What ideas will be the perfect complement to your landscape design. And what style to choose for a particular pool. Everything further in our article.

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Guest house with pool

Installation of an artificial reservoir includes a specific sequence. Starting from the choice of the shape of the bowl, ending with the design of landscape design in the territory that surrounds it. You can do this business on your own or turn to professionals.

Country house with pool

Country house with pool

Many adapt the plots not only for the maintenance of the garden, but also as a resting place. Therefore, a special place is allocated to landscape design, the setting of a place for a comfortable pastime.

An ideal addition to such a place could be an artificial reservoir. It will not only provide additional coolness in the summer, but will also serve as a reserve tank for irrigation water if interruptions in the central water supply occur.
Pay attention to landscape design.

Pay attention to landscape design.

Depending on the wishes, possibilities, sizes, design of an artificial reservoir, you can do it yourself or involve specialists in this business.

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Types of pools for open areas

First, the design of the tank is selected. Reservoirs differ in size, shape, care for them and difficulties in design. There are 3 main categories of choice:

  • Stationary.
  • Folding
  • Inflatable.

First, determine the shape and size of the future reservoir.

First, determine the shape and size of the future reservoir.

The choice depends on the wishes and possibilities of summer residents.

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Stationary pool

Such models of reservoirs are installed once in a permanent place in the cottages with a spacious plot. This type is considered the most costly in finance. It is used in frequently visited cottages or houses where someone permanently lives.

A stationary reservoir is of medium and large size and is made in the following ways:

  • Break out the pit.
  • Mounted frame on the surface of the earth.

Stationary option on the site

Stationary option on the site

Next, the pit is sheathed inside or set the finished bowl.

You can install a multi-level bowl that will look much more spectacular.

Installing a stationary tank requires additional communication systems. Requires a centralized water supply, as well as a cleaning and draining system. If these conditions are not met, it will lead to a rapid stagnation and bloom of water.You can optionally install a system for heating water.
For the construction of the pool can not be refurbished foundation under the house

For the construction of the pool can not be refurbished foundation under the house

A good solution for additional protection from dust, leaves, garbage will be the installation of a carport or roof. It is possible to cover it during those periods when the reservoir is not used for a long time.

When choosing a material, the climate is taken into account, since even under the condition that the water in the cold season will merge, the integrity of the container under the influence of severe frosts can be broken. To avoid this, you need to pick up the material. It must withstand continuous operation in these conditions (withstand frost).

Frost-resistant round frame pool

Frost-resistant round frame pool

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Collapsible pool shape

This type of construction requires not such material costs as the previous one. The dimensions of the tanks are small (small and medium). Large models will be impractical for installation and disassembly.

Collapsible frame models set to cottages. This is convenient because at the beginning of the summer season it is installed, filled with water, and with the onset of cold weather it is dismantled and cleaned for preservation in the room. For him, installing a cleaning system is easier.

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Inflatable pool

The easiest way to purchase an inflatable model. She has her advantages:

  • Affordable price.
  • Easy assembly and installation.
  • Compactness and mobility.
  • Does not require a plumbing, cleaning system.
  • Can accommodate in a small area.

Frame option - the best solution for home

Frame option - the best solution for home

This does not mean that the artificial reservoir is installed only in small areas. There are medium and large sizes, so that not only children, but also adults can rest.

To make it more stable, a special framework is prepared for it, consisting of aluminum tubes.

If it is more than 1 m high, it is necessary to install a ladder. It is necessary for its convenient use. And also, so that the sides do not bend over, and the integrity of the protective layer is not damaged.
We set the stairs for convenience

We set the stairs for convenience

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Pool location

To correctly draw a pond near the house you need to find a suitable place. This is especially true for a stationary tank. It is better to place it on a site with clay soil, if any. This will reduce fluid loss if the integrity of the product is compromised.

We select the appropriate place for the pool

We select the appropriate place for the pool

In order to avoid problems during operation, a number of such tips should be taken into account during installation:
  • To create a drain system, it is worth placing the bowl on the natural slope of the post, if there is one.
  • Filling the tank with liquid and reducing the estimate during construction should be placed near the aqueduct.
  • To make it easier to clean the tank in the future, it is placed so that the wind passes along it. This will lead to the fact that all the accumulated debris will be near one side.

It is advisable to place near the water supply

It is advisable to place near the water supply

No matter how beautiful and cozy the trees look, tall shrubs near the pool should not be placed in such a place. The shade of the tree will interfere with the natural warming of the water. In addition, it will once again be contaminated by fallen leaves. If the vegetation is too close to an artificial reservoir, its root system can damage the waterproofing of the outer layer.

The shape of the bowl is chosen exclusively from the wishes of the future swimmers. For children fit round shape. For regular swimming lessons it is better to choose a rectangular shape. If there is not a lot of space, it can be made narrow, but long, which will look original and allow you to swim along without problems.

Large territory allows large options

Large territory allows large options

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Design Ideas

Self-designing is sometimes difficult. To do this, turn to professionals for the implementation of all ideas, plans and wishes.

It all starts with the choice of materials, planned bowl lining. You can choose at will tiles of any color or special films resistant to moisture. The easiest way to paint the bowl, only the paint should be resistant to chlorine.

It all starts with the choice of material and its color.

It all starts with the choice of material and its color.

Walls can be decorated with any pattern. Suitable marine topics. At the bottom you can place patterns, or shade it in a different color. The wall can be decorated with monochromatic or multi-colored mosaic. Most importantly, all materials used in the design of the pool, were safe, resistant to external conditions.
At night, the lights will look interesting, it will create a cozy atmosphere.

So in the afternoon and in the evening you can go swimming. You can illuminate only the bottom, sides, or the entire reservoir surrounding its territory, choosing spotlights, special lamps for underwater lighting, or LED strips.

Use the backlight for extra light.

Use the backlight for extra light.

If the pond with sides, you can arrange them stylishly. It can be a decorative stone, granite, a special tile, or the material is stylized as tree. Since this is a recreation area, sand can be poured around the sides, having decorated everything in a beach style.

From the house, arbors or any recreation areas you can lay a path laid out, for example, with pebbles, wood cuts, tiles. And along place small bushes, flowers, or flowerpots with vegetation.

We make a comfortable zone of descent and rest

We make a comfortable zone of descent and rest

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Top pool design ideas

To the pool looked especially original, you can use the following tips:

  • The walls and base of the bowl with transparent materials. For this, the tank is placed on an elevated foundation or rise, and the walls of the bowl are heavy-duty glass. Acrylic panels built into concrete walls can be used. The whole tank is made transparent, one side of it or just small inserts, like a porthole.
  • Pool with a private island. It looks like this: in the center of the bowl or in another area, a seating area is created where you can put a deck chair or chairs. It will look like land, "island" among the water. You can reach it only by sailing.
  • Imitation under the pond. You can try to approach the natural pond, and stylize it under a small pond.

This is done with the help of green spaces that will adorn the boundaries of the reservoir.
House in traditional style

House in traditional style

  • Pools flowing into each other. On a large plot, reservoirs can be placed at different levels, so that they merge water from the top to the bottom.
  • Creating decorative waterfalls. If the land is far from the city, you can create a decorative waterfall. You can install special nozzles that will create artificial waves. Spending time near such a place will resemble a resort.
  • Fountain in the center. There are 2 advantages at once. It will look elegant. In addition, if there is to build a backlight, then in the evening it will be an extraordinary sight. Fountains come in completely different shapes.
  • Installation of a hill. This can be interesting for children and adults. Immediately two advantages together, this is an interesting design of the reservoir and a fun holiday. In addition to slides, you can install springboards.
  • Pool-bar. An interesting idea, especially for young people, although not only. The bar should be placed so that when swimming, you can get a drink with your hand without leaving the water.
  • Pond on the cliff. If the site is located at a height, a hill, a hill, a bowl for the future reservoir is placed at a high point, so that a person from there looks down.
  • "2 in 1". To do this, another one is attached to the main tank, a small one. The difference may be that there is sea water, or a jacuzzi.

It can be located both near the main and inside it.
Choose an idea that will appeal to the whole family.

Choose an idea that will appeal to the whole family.

If you choose the right design, you can create any atmosphere, from calm, romantic, to invigorating.

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The choice of design style

The style is selected based on the appearance of the cottage, mansion, the surrounding landscape. Artificial pond should fit harmoniously into the overall exterior.

The following styles are suitable for decoration:

  • Classical. In this style many houses, summer cottages, mansions and other buildings are made. Classic style should look luxurious and expensive. Use marble, ceramics, natural stone, mosaic tiles. Statues, fountains, vases with flowers will successfully fit into the design. Make out all the better in light shades of blue, white, beige.
  • Country music. It is used more often for indoor ponds, but it is also possible outside. Can be used in the design of natural stone, wood, various textiles. Country music in the open air is particularly interesting, if you use canopies, wooden arbors and wooden flooring.
  • Provence. The difference of this style in simplicity, elegance, bright colors. Stone steps, a plant in tubs, ceramic or porcelain figures are used. Forged iron elements may be present.
  • High tech, Art Deco, minimalism. In modern areas use, metal, glass, wood, mirrors, tiles. Use a minimum of jewelry and additions to give rigor and conciseness. You can do a little emphasis on greenery. Overflow tanks can be installed here by adding them lamps.

It is not so easy to build a reservoir, harmoniously fitting it into your design. But, this is not just entertainment, but a place where you can relax after and get healthier.

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pros
  • Water is heated naturally by the sun.
  • Placing a tank on the street will be cheaper.
  • Near the artificial reservoir you can organize a recreation area, adding a gazebo, deck chairs, BBQ, etc.
Minuses
  • The design is limited due to the fact that not all building materials are allowed to be used outdoors.
  • There is a seasonality of visit, you can swim only in warm weather conditions.
  • In winter, it is necessary to insulate the water supply systems and pump out the liquid.
  • Water should be regularly cleaned from dust, insects, twigs and leaves.
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