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Help! Pool area disaster

Medina Gusic
hace 4 años
última modificación:hace 4 años

We have just removed our pool fence (complies with regulations) however the full view of our pool has always been obstructed by the flagstone patio paving. we have toyed with cutting back the paving area and putting in a set of stairs to update this area. I know it's a disaster but I have avoided spending even though I know my time has come to part with some$$.












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    Paul Di Stefano Design
    hace 4 años

    You best invest in some proper design input for this one, it requires proper understanding around the regulations of safety barriers. It's not just the access doors from the house, it's anything that's open to the pool like climbing zones to boundary fences and side gates etc that need to be compliant. Safety is No. 1 priority on these things. There's no leniency, it's black & white. It's a pool owner's responsibility to have it fully compliant with latest standards regardless of how long ago it was built so best have a professional be dealing with all this, and best that it is negotiated and managed within the resolution of a design solution, so the outdoor space simultaneously looks great, functions well, adds appropriate value to the home and most importantly is safe.

    Best of luck PD

    www.pauldistefanodesign.com

    Comentarios (15)

    • Medina Gusic
      Autor original
      hace 4 años

      crazy about crazy paving

    • bigreader
      hace 4 años

      I think you need a proper landscape plan. It would be money well spent to get a coordinated space. It is all very bitsy at the moment.

    • oklouise
      hace 4 años
      Última modificación: hace 4 años

      invest in a whole backyard landscaping plan including all the levels and if you can't see the water and surrounds from the house i would change all the retaining walls to make the whole area visible from inside...the pool has a vintage look and could be much more attractive, safer and more comfortable to use check mid century pools and gardens for some inspiration...maybe the stone could be recycled into shallower terraces down to the pool but you really need professional help for such a big job on a slope

    • Gallifrey
      hace 4 años

      Just curious, how it the pool complying without a fence?


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      Davidson Design Studio
      hace 4 años

      Wow! Definitely some interesting things going on there with your garden and pool. I love the random stone and the pool shape. There is definitely a disconnect between the house, alfresco and swimming pool, however re-thinking of the spaces, the wall and access points would definitely improve that.

      With so many elements at play, you really need to engage a professional to get your overall design right and make the space work best for you.

      Good luck with the project!

    • Medina Gusic
      Autor original
      hace 4 años

      Our council allows for pre 1992 pools to not be fenced as long as all the access doors from the house are self closing.

    • PRO
      D'Cruz Design Group
      hace 4 años

      We agree with 'bigreader' - your backyard and swimming pool has the potential to be amazing if you invest in engaging a good landscaper - all the best!

    • siriuskey
      hace 4 años

      Always take pool safety very seriously and make it the number one priority

    • Kate
      hace 4 años

      Bring back the fence. Drowning is silent and a fence allows guests with young children to relax

    • User
      hace 4 años

      My friends lost their little boy in just this scenario. Self closing doors are not sufficient.


      And, I agree, it looks like you need a landscaping plan, (and a fence asap).

    • averl
      hace 4 años

      Start by painting that cream fence black and putting some pots in front of it to give the yard a bit of depth

    • User
      hace 4 años

      Clear glass pool fences can look amazing. As a parent of young kids I wouldn’t feel comfortable at all with this as little people learnt how to open doors and wander off.
      The area has potential.

    • dave34north
      hace 4 años

      All you need to do is replace the retaining wall with limestone blocks and repave the pool surrounds we also had the same crappy brown paving... you could put in steps for the slop or put in some fake lawn for the slope which would be easier... you wouldnt need to change the crazy paving as its still in good shape... you would get the most bang for your buck with changing just those things which really look dated.... this is the after and before look for our place.... I also recoated the pool which was a massive job...



    • PRO
      Plants in a box
      hace 4 años

      For a quick fix I'd suggest some nice big pots with plants like Strelitzia reginae, Rhapis excelsa, Philodendron xanadu, Rhoeo dwarf. For the wall you could put some shorter, longer pots with Dichondra Silver Falls which will cascade down the wall and break it up nicely. Good luck!

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