Poolside Landscape Styles
The warm sun and seemingly endless summers of Santa Barbara make having a pool almost a must for local homeowners. And, as pools are where people want to be, it makes sense that they should be incorporated into the property as part of the home’s outdoor living area. Therefore, considering the style of the landscape around the pool is just as important as designing the home’s interior.
The first step in determining how your pool should be landscaped is deciding on the design style of your home and garden as a whole.
1. Spanish garden. A rectilinear pool sets the perfect stage for a Spanish Revival garden around it. Symmetry, tidy plants, and the warm colors of terra cotta are essential elements to this landscape style.
2. Great for spaces in which the view s beyond takes center stage, the clean look of a well-kept pool, minimal landscaping, small plants, and a smooth paving surface is great for simpler living, as well. This style is serene and quiet, perhaps ideal for the homeowner who sits by the pool or prefers to swim in the early morning.
3. This may seem like an obvious style for around a pool, but likewise its popularity makes it worth mentioning. Use lush plant materials and bold, rocky textures to create this look, tucking beds in around a curving pool surround. Volcano rock mulch provides an added touch.
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4. Similar to tropical, this look employs a modern flair with privacy fencing, lined textures, bamboo clumps, and more contemporary paving textures. Exotic landscapes are an ideal match for simple, rectangular pools.
5. Rustic. Doable at any scale, the rustic landscape incorporates materials that are perhaps a little unexpected poolside but bring drama and interest. Large boulders double as seating and diving platforms, while a mix of evergreen material create the feel of a mountain resort.
There are so many more, which is not to mention those that are delightful combinations of more than one style. As always, the best style is the one that suits the homeowner’s needs and tastes. And while finding the right look might be overwhelming, especially considering how many resources are available online and in magazines, a landscape professional can help walk you through the process, from design through installation of your outdoor getaway.
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