Feel the Freedom

New Zealand’s most desired swimming pools

Together Mathew Pooley and James Wightman proudly own and operate Freedom Pools South Island. A Kiwi owned business, run by two mates wanting to create the perfect outdoor setting for you and your family. With award-winning Fibreglass pools, we pride ourselves on helping you through every step of the process to create your dream backyard. Freedom Pools have been around for over 45 years and originally started in Australia. Mat and James are the licensees for the South Island of New Zealand. Working with Freedom Pools South Island, you know you are working with a reputable company with a long-standing history of quality pool manufacturing across Aotearoa and Australia.

Why Build Your Swimming Pool With Us?

Relaxation is a vital part of making your outdoor space work for you. Comfortable chairs or spaces to sunbathe are a nice addition. Creating certain spots in your outdoor space specifically for relaxing is a great way to ensure you’ll actually relax!

Creating these zones is not just important for relaxation, it’s also important when creating your entire space as it ensures there’s separation between concepts.

Mydomaine writer, Ashley Knierim, says you need to delineate your space. “If you have a large, outdoor space that feels a little disjointed, consider ways you can carve out specific spaces,” she says.

For example, placing an outdoor lounging chair under the shade of a tree with a little table next to it for drinks or snacks creates a special place that you know you can run away to whenever you like.

You can jazz up a spot like that with outdoor string lights that run off solar power or canvas bunting.

Remember to get creative when building or changing up your outdoor space. Really make it your own – if you’re someone who really likes plants, incorporate those into your builds.

If you love outdoor cooking, create a usable and aesthetic workspace for that outdoor cuisine. If relaxation is your primary reason for being outdoors, make a space worthy of lounging in.

Use colours and textures to create visual interest while maintaining an overall theme. Consider using this to form a cohesive indoor-outdoor flow to really make both spaces your own. Keep an open mind and remember that your space should represent you and what you enjoy, rather than necessarily reflecting current trends.