What Are The Pool Landscaping Trends For This Summer?

With summer well and truly on the horizon, many of us are dreaming of lazy weekends spent poolside with friends and family. If your pool landscaping is looking a little out of date or is, God forbid, non-existent, now is the perfect time to think about dressing up the area a little. In this article, we have outlined 5 of the trends that we believe will be big over the coming summer – feel free to incorporate as many or as few of them as you like!

1. Laser Cut Panels

These contemporary art pieces are the perfect addition to pool landscaping projects of all shapes and sizes, as they really form their own statement and can be used alone or with another trend. The pattern can be custom designed or you can choose from a range of standard ones. They make a great privacy screen, ensuring that pool area is protected from the prying eyes of your neighbours, and look great backlit.

2. Water Features

Whether you choose to include a water feature with your swimming pool or as a standalone structure, they can really make your landscaping seem peaceful. Waterfalls and cascades are popular additions, as they also help to filter the water you’re swimming in. These features are available in any style you can think of, from contemporary or minimalist through to traditional or ornate. Just relax to the sound of running water.

3. Swimming Pools

If your pool is looking a little forlorn, particularly with all of these other great landscaping projects going on around it, we recommend thinking about a renovation. This can really breath new life into the shell, making it look as good as new and ensuring that you enjoy swimming. A renovation could also include an easier way to get into or out of the water, a slide for the kids or even a diving board (if it’s deep enough).

4. Natural Stone

The great thing about natural stone is that it can be used around the pool without fear that it will become slippery or damaged by the chemicals used to keep the water clean. Whether you’re interested in updating your coping or even creating a patio area to relax, stone is the perfect option. Some of the types available include: granite, sandstone, travertine, bluestone, slate, limestone and quartz.

5. Low Maintenance

It should come as no surprise that low maintenance pool landscaping designs are always on trend. This will ensure that you have more time to spend enjoying the water instead of cleaning or keeping you’re the surrounding area in check. We recommend speaking with a professional about how low maintenance can be achieved, as it will differ depending on the property and what your ultimate goal is.

We hope that the above trends have enabled you to create pool landscaping that makes you the envy of all in the neighbourhood. As you can see, it doesn’t take much – just a change here and an addition there – to make your landscaping really stand out from everyone else’s. If you don’t feel up to completing the project yourself, ensure that you contact a professional. They’ll also be able to advise the best way to bring your dream to life.

I am Oliver from Australia and I love to write blogs about travel, architecture, interior designs, etc.