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03. E NTE R TA I N E R ’ S D E LI G HT This generous cur ved infi nit y- edge and wet- deck pool features an impressive sunken lounge, accessed over the beach area via fi ve fl oating- ef fect s teppings tone pavers . There’s also an internal swim-up bar complete with three tiled bar s tools and cus tom green roof pergola. The pool includes an internal sevenseater infi nit y- edge and wet- deck spa with custom rolled seat s , each with multiple spa jet s . These features provide a high level of luxur y and a resor t-like atmosphere. The entire design concept plays on the “holiday-at-home” movement. To cater for year-round swimming, the pool and spa reach temperatures of 35 and 4 0 degrees . They are also highlighted by a unique herringbone red-brick feature wall with six cus tom water feature spout s . The 1. 8m-high infi nit y- edge pool is fi nished with rolled sides , allowing for water to gently cascade down the face. s trikingpools .com . au

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G R A N D S T Y LE The large and functional pool and spa, set on acreage proper ty, is an impressive 15m in length. There are also ample enter tainment spaces including the sunken in-pool lounges , heated in-built spa and many ledge areas . The feature lighting and in-fl oor cleaning make looking af ter it a breeze. It’s also fully automated, controlled by the touch of a button.

The coping has a custom 80mm drop edge. Aquastone Pools and Landscapes wanted a chunk y drop edge to help create luxurious appeal to the pool and surrounds .

This pool and spa combo is the ultimate resor t at home. The pool also features many step areas , including a custom-made step that is designed to house the sunken loungers — a per fect spot to relax in the pool and be taken away to a tropical paradise.

The fully heated spa is a key feature; the gorgeous black tile contrasts beautifully with the pool interior tile, which is blue. The pool is large enough to seat 10 -12 people comfor tably and can be enjoyed all year round with gas heating. aquas tone.com. au

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A S TAYC ATIO N V I B E Innovation is the name of the game for this project Bluehaven completed for their clients in Castlereagh. It was a challenging project because of the fl ood zone nature of the site. The vision was to create a pool and spa combination that also evokes the per fect staycation vibe at home. Blue Haven’s skilled team created back-wall barriers to make the design look more impressive, with two sloping sides rather than a straight-line boundar y-looking wall. A suspended area was also added to be used as a diving platform. Intricately designed with a Whitehaven interior, traver tine surrounds, retaining feature wall, sheer-descent water fall blades and scum gutter surround, the result is nothing shor t of a serene and cosy focal point that elevated the overall appeal of the proper ty. This outdoor haven is an ex tension of a relaxing and fun ambience that’s per fect for house par ties and intimate get-togethers. bluehaven.com. au

0 6. S TAY LIQUID This 12m designer pool has a wet- edge spill- over, an infi nit y- edge wrap -around on three sides . It is quite unique and was created to maximise a seamless view to the valley below and also from the home’s kitchen. A great pool design is not jus t about an appealing body of water, but also the pool surrounds , and this stunning project delivers on that too. The pool terrace ticks all the boxes with a poolside cabana containing a built-in outdoor barbecue and fridge, along with a lounge area. There is a timber bench seat adjacent to the feature fi re bowl that provides an amazing ambience at dusk and three water spout s , creating ambient sounds of running water. The elevated timber sundeck provides a ver y relaxed space to relax with family and friends and houses an outdoor shower too. This pool design is a beautiful back yard oasis that gives Fluid Design's client s the feeling of being on holiday at home ever y day. The house pictured is the Ilkley Qld project cons tructed by Living St yle Landscapes . Photography by Julien Bastien. fl uidlandscapedesign.com. au