A Heated Debate: Choosing the Best Way to Warm Up Your Pool
A Heated Debate: Choosing the Best Way to Warm Up Your Pool Residential swimming pools can greatly increase the value of a property, and significantly enhance your lifestyle. A pool is not a small investment, so it’s important to make the most use of it! Sydney...
Scaling Down: Beautiful Gardens In Compact Spaces
Scaling Down: Beautiful Gardens In Compact Spaces For many of us, affording a home with a big, luscious garden is an unachievable dream. However, good things come in small sizes and creating the garden of your dreams in a limited space may not be as impossible...
Water Features: How to Make Your Pool a Splash Hit
Water Features: How to Make Your Pool A Splash Hit Pool water features are a great way to transform your residential pool into a home resort. A cascading sheer descent, elegant spouts, deck jets and rain curtains can enhance the look of your pool, promote...
The DNA in DECO
Paradise comes in Pairs Summer is closing in and you want the perfect outdoor space, but choosing the right material for your deck isn’t so simple. Maybe you find yourself living on the coast or in the tropics. Perhaps you’re out bush, living in bushfire-prone...
Paradise Comes in Pairs
Paradise comes in Pairs Sometimes one just isn’t enough, so why not both? If you’re considering a pool or spa for your home and you’re finding it a struggle to pick one over the other, you may find that you don’t have to choose! A combination pool and spa is a...
Take the Plunge
Take the PlungeWith Australia’s blistering hot summers, it’s no surprise that the quintessential Australian dream includes a big backyard complete with a pool. Unfortunately, small property sizes don’t always allow for this kind of outdoor oasis, leaving homeowners to...
Customisation at your Fingertips
Customisation at your FingertipsPurchasing a pool is a serious investment and it can be tiresome going through showrooms and trying to decide which standard, cookie-cutter design will work best with your home and compromising on which accessories are most important....
Under a Watchful Eye
Under a Watchful EyeFrom video doorbells to robot vacuums, modern technologies and artificial intelligence are gradually infiltrating our homes. But this is not necessarily a bad or scary thing, especially when they can save lives. In the financial year of 2023, it...
Bring Out the Fire Within
Bring Out the Fire WithinIt’s the middle of winter. The bitter cold sweeps down the streets, through your yard and your three layers of clothing. You’d love to sit outside with a meal, surrounded by friends, the stars above you and the moon brightly looking down. How...
Here Comes The Sun
Keeping your pool warm and comfortable throughout the year, colder months included, can be a costly feat both monetarily, and for the environment. But it doesn’t have to be – using a combination of innovative products, you can significantly reduce your impact on the Earth and in turn, your household energy bill.
Quality Family Fun
The enjoyment of a pool can be a personal experience. Some prefer the peacefulness of lounging by a body of water while they soak up the sunshine, while others take a more active approach and use their pool for fitness purposes.
You Had Me At Eco
As Australia’s focus towards preventing climate change rises, everyday homeowners are becoming more and more conscious of the impact that our lifestyles can have on the environment. While often accused of being wasteful and resource consuming, a backyard swimming pool...
A Splash of Colour
When it comes to pool design, it can be difficult to break away from the traditional concrete finish to find that perfectly unique touch that suits you.
Of Tranquil Infinity
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to sit at the edge of the world?
Here Comes The Sun
Here Comes The SunEnsuring the optimum levels of swimming comfort in the face of all weather conditions, a heated pool is more than just a luxury for those unwilling to brave the cold; it’s a clever addition that allows you to make the most out of your pool. But with...
The Edge of Glory
A lot of nature’s beauty come from its imperfection and almost every block of land will have its own unique quirks. Uneven surfaces, odd angles and sloping terrain are common – but they don’t have to be seen as a hurdle to get over.
Starlit Dip
A beautiful, rich aqua blue pool is a luxurious feature in any home. But when the sun sets and the natural light shrinks away, how can homeowners still safely enjoy their pools?
The Great Coverup
THE GREAT COVERUP Since the dawn of time certain pairings have emerged victorious over others, immortalising their place in our hearts and joining the ranks of other such deserving legends. Consider how woeful vegemite would be without its faithful starchy...
Kick-Start Your Pool Planning Process With the Stylish Life Project
Kick Start Your Pool Planning ProcessWhether you’re crafting your dream family home, or setting up an investment for your future, building a house is an exciting milestone in your life and adding a pool not only increases the value of your home, but it’s a luxury that...
Going Modular
Kirrily Ireland speaks with Joel Stern, managing director of Stern’s Group to discuss the benefits and stylistic options of having a modular pool.
Tile It Back A Bit
Kirrily Ireland consults Carl Yench, managing partner of Europe Imports Pty Ltd, and discovers how pool owners can find the perfect tiles to complement their own aquatic retreat.
Revive Before You Dive
Kirrily Ireland speaks With John Townsend, licensed swimming pool builder and principal contractor of POOLPAINTERS, to discuss why and when your pool might be in need of a renovation
Solar, So Good
SOLAR, SO GOOD As global temperatures rise steadily and the effects of the climate crisis continue to shape this nation’s future, summer weather now lasts at least twice as long compared to 60 years ago. Now more than ever, escaping the relentless heat is vital in...
Got It Glowing On
Gaining the insight and experience of Lap of Luxury Pools director Andrew Good, Bethany Hayes deciphers the most effective ways to elevate your backyard haven into one of pure luxury and aesthetic bliss.
Boundaries Of Brilliance
In conversation with Nathan Ungaro, international sales and marketing manager at Glass Hardware Australia, Bethany Hayes deciphers the myriad pool fencing options available for homeowners.
Have A Seat
Pools and outdoor living areas aren’t just a place to play – they’re also a place to unwind, relax and spend time with family and friends.
The Inside Scoop On Indoor Pools
Now that the summer months have come to a close and daylight savings has well and truly ended, people are starting to move indoors, preparing for the cooler months. But that doesn’t necessarily mean our pools need to be abandoned.
Pebble With A Cause
Pebble With A Cause A pools’ overall aesthetic is cemented and defined by the pools’ interior. aggregated interiors have made a comeback, evolving over time to become staples in modern pool design. Olivia Morffew sits down with Michael Kettewell, manager of Blue Glass...
As Green As It Gets
A green wall, or a vertical wall, is a wall of greenery with a growing substance, such as soil, water or a substrate.
Styling Your Tiling
Whether you dream of enjoying a backyard swim in a soft seaside palette for peak relaxation, or a modern poolside alfresco area for entertaining guests in summer, a tiled pool is always considered an Australian luxury.
A Tile To Remember
A wide array of possibilities emerge when using timber-look porcelain tiles in your outdoor areas.
Jet Set
Jet Set Words by Simi WestThe beauty of swimming is that it is inclusive to all, with people from all walks of life and with varying degrees of strength able to reap the benefits of a short swim. Whether you’re a professional athlete, maintaining fitness levels or...
101 Locations
101 Locations Your swimming pool and outdoor landscape should be an extension of your home – an impressive feat that can be achieved by tailoring your pool design around your locale. Here, Crystal Pools’ marketing manager Andrew Rothery chats with Tegan Lyon to equip...
The Perks Of Being A Fibreglass Pool
Building a pool is an exciting step for any homeowner; a sweet slice of Australian luxury in your very own backyard.
Talking Trends
Pamela Hale interviews winners of the 2018 SPASA NSW & ACT Awards of Excellence about the latest trends.
Synchronised Surfaces
Lucy Mackey finds out how to choose the best interior finish for your pool with the help of Quasar Pools.
Supporting Acts
Jacinta Walsh speaks with Aquastone Pools & Landscapes about how to make the most of your backyard pool area.
Spa-rkling New
Lucy Mackey speaks with Equilibrium Pools to find out when is best to renovate or replace your concrete spa.
Second Nature
Georgia Jordan discovers the responsive outdoor design of GOODMANORS Pool + Garden’s Hunters Hill project.
A Stroke Of Genius
Annie Slevison chats with Freedom Pools and Lap of Luxury Pools about creating the optimal swimming experience.