Are you looking for ways to take your backyard pool area from mediocre to remarkable? Whether you are about to break ground on a new pool or trying to renovate your current pool landscaping, we have you covered.
Our pool landscape ideas will take your space from blah to awe. Read along to find out how!
Inspired by Nature
While adding greenery to your landscaping isn’t a new idea, what we’re suggesting you do with it is. Use foliage just outside and even inside of the pool to give you unique pool landscaping.
Turn your pool into a lush oasis by bringing exotic bushes and plants right up to the edge of the water. These bushes and floral features will add beauty to your pool area while also providing nature’s privacy curtain. You will feel like you’re swimming at the bottom of a waterfall in a natural spring without all of the water creatures swimming around you.
Speaking of waterfalls, add one to the above idea to enhance the experience of being in nature. The babbling of the water will soothe your spirit and add a touch of interest to your landscaping.
Instead of boring old steps leading into your pool, take another tip from Mother Nature. Using stones and smoothed rock, create a ramp that descends into the water. It will feel good on your feet and may even give you a little exfoliation!
Those options are perfect for both small and large backyard pool design ideas, but this next one is best for a large pool. Place an island inside your pool!
If you have the space, add more bushes or even a palm tree to an island in the middle of your pool. It’s different, it’s fun, and everyone will love playing Marco Polo around it!
Lighting
Forgo the basic flip of a switch outdoor lighting and opt for twinkle lights hung from your gazebo or palm trees. These fairy lights will give your backyard an enchanted feel while giving enough light for entertaining.
Purchase some floating lights to adorn your pool. Change the colors for a romantic night swim.
Introduce LED lighting under your waterfall so it doesn’t disappear in the night. These are so much more interesting than the typical built-in swim lights.
Build a fire pit into the ground for added lighting and entertaining value. If you live in a state that experiences the fall and winter seasons, this allows you to still make the most of your backyard space as it gets colder.
Surface Variations
Think beyond using concrete only for your surfaces. Choosing multiple different types of materials for your pathways is far more interesting.
Try a deck coming from your back entrance and then dropping down to your travertine pool edging. Shop here for travertine options.
If you have space for a floral garden, place a gravel path with stepping stones leading to a bench. This would be a great spot to overlook or have a view of your waterfall!
Start Your Pool Landscaping
With a few of these tweaks, your neighbors will be wanting to know how they can turn their boring backyards into yours. We hope these ideas have gotten your creative juices flowing, and that you’re now ready to start your pool landscaping project.
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