With the summer months just around the corner, it’s time to start preparing your pool area now so that by the time the good weather hits, you’ll be all set for everything from poolside lazy days to lively parties that last all day and night.
With the majority of outdoor activities taking place during summertime, keeping your pool area looking stylish is essential. From excellent pool lounge furniture to a range of colourful accessories, there are plenty of stylish décor ideas that will make your backyard the go-to hangout spot in the neighbourhood.
Here, we share some of our favourite poolside décor ideas for creating a stylish and vibrant summer atmosphere, who needs to go abroad when you have all you need in your own garden?
Poolside design overview
A poolside design should be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Elements include decking materials, seating and lounging options, shade structures, privacy features, landscaping, and lighting.
The overall design should reflect the personal style and needs of the homeowners while also complementing the architecture of the house and surrounding landscape. It is also essential to consider safety features such as fencing, non-slip surfaces, and lighting for night-time use.
A well-designed poolside area aims to create an inviting and enjoyable outdoor living space for swimming, relaxing, and entertaining.
Liven up your poolside with vibrant plants
You can enhance the beauty of your outdoor space with a well-crafted poolside garden. Whether a seasoned gardener or a beginner, you can create a stunning display with a carefully selected collection of plants and unique pots.
Choose plants suitable for your growing region and pick unusual pots if you want to make a statement, you could also add some tropical charm with palm trees. Tall plants are also a great way to create some natural shade and privacy in addition to, or instead of, fences and walls, while hedges make great looking borders and pops of colour can be added with flowers planted in containers surrounding the pool.
Spruce up your poolside seating
In between the swimming and sports in the water, you’ll definitely want to enjoy some relaxing time alongside the pool and so making sure you source the best pool lounge chairs, sofas, dining sets, hammocks and the like will ensure that you have the prime poolside of envy. Place loungers beside the pool and be sure to find a spot for a day bed, hammock or egg chair for those days when pure relaxation is all you seek.
Outdoor sofas and sectionals offer a sociable spot as well as a more relaxed and comfortable seating option for poolside lounging, while a premium outdoor dining set for dining and entertaining will tie it all together nicely to provide you with plenty of options.
Don’t forget to get hold of some outdoor umbrellas, canopies or pergolas to complement your seating and to provide you with appropriate shade for when the sun is high in the sky.
Illuminate your outdoor space with elegant lighting solutions
Don’t let the night-time stop you from enjoying your outdoor space, make it more fun and hangout-friendly with some cool lighting ideas, such as outdoor lanterns, which create a cosy ambiance; citronella candles, which also work to keep bugs away; and string lights under a pergola, canopy or sunshade to create a warm and festive vibe.
Outdoor pendant lights or chandeliers make a statement and they can be placed over your outdoor dining table for a welcoming place to enjoy dinner outside. Don’t forget about solar-powered lights, which are recharged by the sun and are a perfect addition to the pool area, guiding a pathway or surrounding the pool for an aesthetically pleasing space.
A fire pit is a great way to light up the night while also offering a cosy and welcoming spot for relaxing and chatting with friends when the swimming is done with for the day. Melt marshmallows, catch up on conversation, play some music and enjoy a drink or two by the fire as the night settles for a blissful summer evening well spent.
Extras to enhance your outdoor summer oasis
Now that you’ve got your poolside looking just the way you want it, you’ll need to add in some extra touches to finish it all off.
Perfect for a swim or lounge session, waterproof speakers will enable you to blast your favourite tunes whenever you want, while a stylish bar cart to transport your drinks with ease makes entertaining a breeze.
Add some personality to your poolside with garden statues and sculptures, while copper fire bowls look great and also provide a modern touch to movie nights or storytelling sessions with friends. Mix things up with patterned outdoor rugs to liven up patios and decking areas and attract feathered friends by placing bird feeders nearby.
