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The pool house is not only a beautiful addition, but also a place to relax. This is also a great opportunity to improve your health. Find out what types of pools are available for outdoor areas. What ideas will be a great addition to your landscape design. And what style to choose for a particular pool. About everything further in our article.
Guest house with swimming pool
Installation of an artificial reservoir includes a certain sequence. Starting from choosing the shape of the bowl to designing the landscape design in the area that surrounds it. You can do this yourself or turn to professionals.
Country house with swimming pool
Many people adapt plots not only for maintaining a vegetable garden, but also as a place to relax. Therefore, a special place is given to landscape design and the setting of a place for a comfortable pastime.
An artificial pond can be an ideal addition to such a place. It will not only provide additional coolness in the summer, but will also serve as a reserve reservoir for irrigation water if there are interruptions in the central water supply.
Pay attention to landscape design
Depending on your wishes, capabilities, size, you can do the design of an artificial reservoir yourself or involve specialists in this matter.
Types of pools for open areas
First, the tank design is selected. Reservoirs differ in size, shape, care and design difficulties. There are 3 main categories to choose from:
- Stationary.
- Collapsible.
- Inflatable.
First, decide on the shape and size of the future reservoir
The choice depends on the wishes and capabilities of summer residents.
Stationary pool
Such models of reservoirs are installed once in a permanent place in dachas with a spacious plot. This type is considered the most costly in terms of finances. It is used in frequently visited dachas or houses where someone permanently lives.
A stationary reservoir can be of medium or large size and is designed in the following ways:
- A pit is being dug out.
- The frame is mounted on the surface of the earth.
Stationary option on site
Next, the pit is sheathed inside or a finished bowl is installed.
You can install a multi-level bowl, which will look much more impressive.
Installation of a stationary tank requires additional communication systems. A centralized water supply is required, as well as a cleaning and drainage system. If these conditions are not met, this will lead to rapid stagnation and blooming of water. You can additionally install water heating systems.
To build a swimming pool, you cannot convert the foundation of a house
A good solution for additional protection from dust, leaves, and debris would be to install a canopy or roof. You can cover it during periods when the reservoir is not used for a long time.
When choosing a material, the climate is taken into account, because... Even if the water is drained during the cold season, the integrity of the container may be damaged under the influence of severe frosts. To prevent this from happening, you need to select the material. It must withstand prolonged use in these conditions (withstand frost).
Frost-resistant round frame pool
Finishing methods and materials
Walls
Traditionally, wood is used to decorate the walls of bathhouses. Cedar and larch are those species that contain a large amount of resins, which is a natural and durable antiseptic. High humidity negatively affects the condition of walls and ceilings. Therefore, these places are generously protected from moisture by waterproofing and treated against rot, mildew and mold.
Important! To maintain humidity at the required level – 50%, experts recommend installing dehumidifiers.
Wooden panels – reliable protection against mold and good thermal insulation
Floor
The floor in the sauna, and especially around the pool, should be made of special tiles that do not become slippery and sticky when exposed to water. Granite, marble, tuff - these are expensive, beautiful and durable types of coatings. Plastic is a less expensive material, but also a suitable material. Manufacturers also offer finishing materials with universal properties - waterproof artificial stone and porcelain stoneware. The composite material is highly durable and is ideal if the owners decide to install heated floors in the bathhouse.
Stylish sauna house with a swimming pool, decorated with mosaics
Plumbing
You should start choosing plumbing for a bath at the construction stage.
If you are going to install a shower, then the most suitable options would be:
— column shower . A regular shower panel or column is mounted on the wall. A column shower is a separate metal structure: water is supplied inside, a stationary shower head is installed, and a hand shower is additionally installed;
Stainless steel shower column - a practical solution for a bath
- floor-standing shower mixer , which is a rigid tube-rod through which water is supplied from the mixer to the watering can. Manufacturers today offer a set: a floor shower together with a hand shower. The main structure is mounted both on the floor and on the wall;
This shower model saves a lot of space
— rotary shower . A rotary shower is a propeller whose blades are pierced with many micro-holes. True, this option is more suitable for relaxation; efficiency in terms of hygiene will be enhanced by a manual shower head, which can be installed additionally;
A shower with a “propeller” is great for relaxing after a sauna.
- cascade shower. It looks nice, but the water consumption will increase significantly.
The model looks aesthetically pleasing and decorates the shower room
As for mixers, the best ones for baths are:
— single-command mixers . Imitation of a waterfall, which results in an incredibly beautiful aesthetic appearance. Water pressure and temperature are regulated by moving the handle sideways and up and down;
— thermostatic mixers . They are equipped with a pressure compensator and maintain a constant, preset water temperature.
Pool placement
To properly design a pond near your home, you need to choose a suitable location. This is especially true for a stationary tank. It is better to place it in an area with clay soil, if available. This will reduce fluid loss if the integrity of the product is compromised.
Choosing a suitable location for the pool
To avoid problems during operation, a number of these tips must be taken into account during installation:
- To create a drainage system, it is worth placing the bowl on the natural slope of the post office, if there is one.
- To fill the tank with liquid and reduce construction costs, it is worth placing it near the water supply.
- To make it easier to clean the tank in the future, it is placed so that the wind passes along it. This will lead to all the accumulated debris being located near one side.
It is advisable to place it near a water supply
No matter how beautiful and cozy the trees and tall bushes look near the pool, it is not worth placing it in such a place. The shade of the tree will interfere with the natural warming of the water. In addition, it will once again become contaminated with fallen leaves. If vegetation is too close to an artificial pond, its root system can damage the waterproofing of the outer layer.
The shape of the bowl is selected solely according to the wishes of future swimmers. A round shape is suitable for children. For regular swimming, it is better to choose a rectangular shape. If there is not much space, it can be made narrow but long, which will look original and allow you to float along without any problems.
Large area allows for greater options
Design ideas
Designing on your own can sometimes be difficult. To do this, they turn to professionals to realize all their ideas, plans and wishes.
It all starts with the choice of materials, the lining of the bowl is planned . You can choose tiles of any color or special films that are resistant to moisture. The easiest way is to paint the bowl, but the paint must be chlorine-resistant.
It all starts with the choice of material and its color
The walls can be decorated with any pattern. A marine theme would be suitable. You can place patterns on the bottom, or shade it with a different color. The wall can be decorated with plain or multi-colored mosaics. The most important thing is that all materials used to design the pool are safe and resistant to external conditions.
At night, the lighting will look interesting and create a cozy atmosphere.
This way you can go swimming during the day and evening. You can illuminate only the bottom, sides, or the entire body of water and its surrounding area by choosing spotlights, special lamps for underwater lighting, or LED strips.
Use a backlight for extra light
If the pond has sides, you can decorate them stylishly. It can be decorative stone, granite, special tiles, or material stylized as wood. Since this is a recreation area, you can pour sand around the sides, decorating everything in a beach style.
From the house, gazebo or any recreation areas, you can lay a path lined, for example, with pebbles, wood cuts, or tiles. And arrange small bushes, flowers, or flowerpots with vegetation along them.
We create a convenient descent and rest area
We decorate with tiles
After the waterproofing has dried, the remaining fixtures are installed. Then I decorate the pool with ceramic tiles or mosaics.
To prevent cracking of the tiles, it is worth leaving the seam between the tiles wider and using elastic grout. If you have a pool with a complex shape, you should use mosaics instead of tiles.
Choosing a Design Style
The style is selected based on the appearance of the cottage, mansion, and surrounding landscape. The artificial pond must fit harmoniously into the overall exterior.
The following styles are suitable for decoration:
- Classic . Many houses, summer cottages, mansions and other buildings are decorated in this style. Classic style should look luxurious and expensive. They use marble, ceramics, natural stone, and mosaic tiles. Figurines, fountains, and vases of flowers will fit well into the design. It is better to decorate everything in light shades of blue, white, and beige.
- Country . It is used more often for indoor reservoirs, but can also be used outdoors. Natural stone, wood, and various textiles can be used in decoration. Outdoor country music will be especially interesting if you use canopies, wooden gazebos and wooden flooring.
- Provence . The difference between this style is simplicity, elegance, and light colors. They use stone steps, plants in pots, ceramic or porcelain figures. Wrought iron elements may be present.
- High-tech, art deco, minimalism. In modern directions they use metal, glass, wood, mirrors, and tiles. They use a minimum of decorations and additions to give rigor and conciseness. You can put a little emphasis on greenery. Here you can install overflow tanks, complementing them with lamps.
It’s not so easy to build a pond and fit it harmoniously into your design. But, this is not just entertainment, but a place where you can relax after and improve your health.
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Principles of lighting artificial reservoirs
Lighting plays a key role in the design of all types of pools. The two most popular directions are:
- classic style;
- decorative approach.
Classic lighting will create a soft light that will give the pool an absolutely natural look at night. A decorative approach will allow you to play up the design features of an artificial reservoir; such lighting will look especially advantageous in a non-rectangular pool for zoning individual areas. Decorative light can be combined with musical accompaniment, which will give the design of the reservoir even more originality.
Recently, LED lamps with increased protection and reliable sealing to avoid contact with water have become popular. To create a unique room or garden landscape, you can combine the lighting of the pool and the surrounding area.
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