Give Your Pool A Refresh

No matter where you live, a nice pool is always refreshing on a hot summer day. Pools can be a focal point in your backyard, drawing attention from everyone. Using them as a centerpiece is a great idea if you'd like an attractive backyard. Here are a few ideas to help you decorate yours.

Retiling the floor and walls

The tile is one of the most attractive pieces in a well-designed pool. If you'd like to upgrade yours, start by replacing all the ceramic. Try using something that's going to look nice when it is lit up by the sun. Remember, you'll only see it when it's underwater. So, pick a tile that's bright enough to shine through clearly. Arizona Petite Pools has a lot of great work in their portfolio. Ask them for help retiling your pool.

Adding an outdoor patio

One of the best things about hanging out around the pool is talking with all your friends. It's even more fun when everybody has somewhere relaxing to sit by the pool. Install an outdoor patio to provide a little protection from the sun. When people are enjoying the pool, they'll have somewhere shady to sit. You could even add a gazebo lined with bench seats. Adding one of them would be an easy way to add shade and seating.

Creating an outdoor kitchen

What's more fun than climbing out of your pool to enjoy something fresh off the grill? You should add some grills and kitchen equipment to your yard. Put it out by the pool so you'll have easy access. Cooking for everyone while they're swimming is going to feel amazing.

Decorative fountains add ambiance

Perhaps, you don't have enough room for a full-sized pool. You could also add a lot of character to your yard by installing a decorative fountain. These provide the same natural water aesthetics without requiring as much room. Listening to running water from the fountain will feel relaxing when you're in the yard.

Surround the pool with greenery

A simple pool is certainly nice to look at, but it looks a lot better when it's surrounded by greenery. Hire someone to do the landscaping around your pool. Get them to plant some tropical trees and shrubs. That would be a lovely way to add some color to your backyard. They'd provide a nice contrast to the luscious blues of the pool.

Add iron doors to the entryway

Adding some iron doors to your pool fence would make walking in feel superb while adding some security. First Impression Iron Works could help you add iron doors to the pool's entrance.

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