The swimming pool, not the kitchen, is often the real hub of any home. It is a place where you can relax, let your hair down and have some great fun with friends and family. Therefore, it is very important that you take the time to get your pool design right.
Pool landscaping should absolutely be carried out by a professional landscaper if you are installing inground pools, especially if you want to ensure that you make the most of your pool and the surrounding area. Of course, that it not to say that you cannot have any input into the design of your new pool – that would be foolish because it is you and your family who have to live with the design, but you do need a landscaper to bounce ideas off and bring your vision to reality.
Here are some of the things which you should be thinking about before consulting a professional on your pool design:
The Bigger Picture
Just because you are installing a pool, does not mean that your whole focus should be on pool design alone; you need to think of the bigger picture. The pool will be just one aspect of your garden and you need to ensure that the rest of your backyard is not impacted negatively by the pool; instead it must gel with it.
Safety
This is very important, especially if you have young children. You will need to ensure that your pool is safe and this could mean that you will need to think about installing a pool fence, decking and cover. These are often thought of as ugly features, but they can be done well if you get creative and choose wisely.
Plants
A lot of people neglect this aspect of pool landscaping, but it is an important one from an aesthetic point of view anyway. The right plants will make your pool feel natural, vibrant and alive and give you a great mental boost too.
