When we bought our house, the inground pool was a major selling point. With three kids, and the kind of sweltering summers we have here in Queensland, it's definitely had a workout over the years. Lately, it's been looking very tired, and we've had leaking pipes, broken pool pumps and filters, tiles falling off....you name it. This winter, we've had yet another leak, and at the moment it looks more like a swamp than a pool! So, we've decided to bite the bullet and give the old girl a bit of cosmetic surgery. New coping pavers, waterline tiles to replace the slate, and re-landscaping the pool area is on the cards, and not before time, I can tell you! One of the advantages of living on acreage is that we have space to play with, but it also can pose a few challenges - like where to put the mandatory safety fencing. Take a look at a few of my inspiration pics - and if my pool makeover looks half as good as some of these beauties, I'll be a very happy camper!
paint these beams white and you have the perfect outdoor fireplace
this is a similar pool to ours - and that little poolhouse would be perfect!
sandstone surrounds maybe?
Now that weekend sport is done for the rest of the year, (after my daughter's nail-biting one-point win in her netball grand final - nothing like giving your parents a heart attack in the process!) we'll have a bit more time to spend on getting this house into shape. Can't wait!
Those are so beautiful!!! I love them all!!! Looking at these today, as it is 95 degrees where I am, I so want to jump in!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Kerri, I needed this post. As I write, our pool is sitting there awaiting paving and an outdoor patio. It's been sitting there a year now, surrounded in black weed mat. It is my dirty little unreno'd (now no so secret) secret. Thank you, you have motivated me. I will have my council approval submitted this week.
ReplyDeleteA grand piano in the poolhouse...are you kidding me! Some wonderful inspiration here my friend...how about a studio poolhouse...a bit of painting, a bit of lolling about in the pool..
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful inspiration! I love that pool house in the shot you said had a similar pool to yours - stunning!
ReplyDeleteHi Kerri, any of those pools would be an absolute delight!
ReplyDeleteHi Kerri, love all of those pool shots. I think you need to post a picture of your pool... You have to have the before and afters... I love that sandstone one, very stylish and suits the landscape around us. Good luck with the landscaping and let me know if you want the number for Mr Earthworks. ;-)
ReplyDeleteDivine images Kerri! Let us know when the pool is spruced up and I'll be over for the pool party!You are so lucky to have all of that space...and a pool....and the weather to have a pool!
ReplyDeleteX Briohny.
I love that pavilion built OVER the water - you could just tilt a little and fall in...
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of work Kerri, I love these images, it would be lovely to have a pool house, especially one that was built out over the pool. Lovely!!!
ReplyDeletemake me jealous sitting in an Amsterdam appartment with balcony only :)
ReplyDeleteHope we have enough money to put our pool in, these images are very inspiring. Bring on the warmer weather, today was lovely, lets hope that winter has gone.
ReplyDeleteMekaela
i'm a bit thrilled our weekend sport is up for hte year {just quietly} - congrats on your camp's win!
ReplyDeletewhenever i talk reno's the boys always chip in - and dont forget a pool!!! thanks for the inspiring pics darl. jxx
I can't wait to see! These are wonderful inspiration images.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Hi Kerri, pools definently take quite a bit of work and maintenance, dont they? I love your ideas though, so much fun to plan a bit or renovating and updating!! Hope youre having a great week,
ReplyDeleteLaura c.xx
Firstly, congrats to your daughter!
ReplyDeleteSecondly, you're very lucky to have the space for a pool house. I'm grateful just to have a pool in our new backyard, but a pool house like third from bottom would have been divine! On my wish list is replacing our standard pool fencing with frameless glass fence.
What gorgeous inspiration pics. I'll be looking forward to your before and after pics :)
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