Table of contents for No. 23 in Poolside Showcase

Pool and spa enclosures are fast becoming a must-have fixture to enhance the backyard pool landscape. Available in a range of shapes and styles, pool enclosures are a functional yet aesthetically appealing way to protect against the elements. A popular trend in Europe, pool enclosures are now providing more Aussie homeowners with the benefits of year-round swimming and protection from the sun, dirt, leaves and other debris, meaning more time to enjoy the pool safely and less time having to clean it. SWIM IN EVERY SEASON Pool enclosures offer a range of practical benefits, the most obvious being the ability to enjoy the backyard swimming pool or spa no matter what the weather, 365 days a year. In the summer months, retractable or telescopic pool enclosures easily roll back to…

Sitting on the tranquil Sydney foreshore, this pool seamlessly assimilates with the home’s natural surroundings. Its timeless design represents the expertise of Pride Pools’ signature range. In conjunction with building project manager Doug Ditchfield, Pride Pools was able to present a classic and luxurious pool that blends effortlessly with the grandeur of the house. Each element was chosen with meticulous care to embody a natural flow to suit the remarkable location. Unique luminous blue tiles by Bisazza, laid by Pride Pools’ own tilers, canvas the entirety of the pool and spa. Warm white underwater LED lights by Aqua-Quip were installed to illuminate a radiant glow over the water, creating a magical ambience for those swimming at night. Gas heating by Astral Viron keeps the water at the most inviting temperature,…

This stunning pool and spa combination from Freedom Pools & Spas sets the standard for quality and distinction. The featured pool was awarded the Judges Choice Pool of the Year Award for its innovative design at the 2015 SPASA SA Awards of Excellence. Utilising the less traditional triangularshaped block, Freedom Pools in collaboration with the owners developed a purpose-designed solution that is both functional and beautiful. What sets this design apart from similar pool and spa combinations is the raised spa with glass-block sides nestled into the corner of the backyard space. This clever placement accentuates the features of the spa, turning it into the focal point of the entire design. When lit up at night, the spa creates a majestic water feature, with water gently cascading over the sides…

Blue Glass Pebble Company is one of Australia’s premier suppliers of glass pebble finishes for concrete pools. The company believes its products offer customers the most stunning finish, the best value for money and the most durable and user-friendly finish on the market. Blue Glass Pebble Company backs its product so much that it offers an industry-leading 10-year warranty on its range of spectacular glass pebble finishes. Glass pebbles are the best and most colourfast way for a customer to achieve a vibrant, colourful water effect. Whether the customer is hoping to achieve a deep oceanic blue or a tranquil lagoon setting, glass pebbles offer a natural solution that cannot possibly fade or lose colour over time. The glass is fully pre-mixed in a bag in Australia, made within 24…

With an extensive range of stunning tiles including 42 different styles of ceramic and glass, as well as a digital print range, there will undoubtedly be something to suit your pool and outdoor area at Coulson Tiles. Not only are ceramic and glass tiles a stunning design feature for your pool, at Coulson Tiles they are also an affordable choice. Whether you are after a water-lined or fully tiled option, Coulson Tiles is flexible regarding order quantities and can supply tiles by the square metre to help you stay within your budget. An extensive showroom enables customers to search through the large variety of tiles available and obtain important information. Coulson Tiles is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of floor and wall tiles. For more than 30 years, the company…

Reminiscent of the showers found at the beach, this design brings a whole new level of enjoyment and ease to washing down after a swim. Rainware’s products are designed primarily to be functional, but are also sleek, stylish and streamlined. This shower design encapsulates all these things and acts as an innovative addition that complements its surrounds. The featured shower is at the top of Rainware’s range — and for good reason. It incorporates a mixer tap that provides both hot and cold water, is constructed with the best materials and comes with a 10-year outdoor warranty. The mixer tap also has a soft-close feature that allows the owner to preset the water temperature. All Rainware’s products and packaging are 100 per cent recyclable and water-efficient. Although the company specialises…

AUSTRALIA’S BEST BOUNCE MrTrampoline offers an Olympic-standard bounce for families across Australia. The deep, springy bounce is unrivalled. Since 1949, MrTrampoline has continually refined performance trampolines to increase backyard safety and longevity. But what’s the secret to a great bounce? MrTrampoline uses more than 100 11in springs on every trampoline and the woven mat is made from the highestquality terylene. Importantly, the framework is heavyduty, hot-dipped galvanised RHS. It’s the combination of these components that ensures an Olympic-standard bounce all year-round, from dawn to dusk. MrTrampoline has set the benchmark for Australian backyard bouncers and is also the number-one choice for trampoline parks across Australia. Safe, strong, durable and fully guaranteed, MrTrampoline is suitable for all skill levels. For more information, visit mrtrampoline.com.au SPEND MORE TIME IN YOUR POOL The…

Sales of above-ground pools are on the rise, driven by a demand from homeowners who are seeking cost-effective swimming solutions. Above-ground — or modular — pools provide a fantastic alternative to concrete and fibreglass swimming pools, particularly for sloping sites and families on a tight budget. Modular pools can be installed above ground, partially submerged or fully in-ground, yet the costs associated with their purchase and installation are significantly cheaper than traditional in-ground pools. HELPING THE HIP POCKET With advances in construction and design enabling above-ground pools to also be installed in-ground or partially submerged, homeowners have embraced the modular as a budget-friendly alternative to concrete or fibreglass varieties. By saving on the structure, pool owners have more freedom and flexibility to spend money creating an outdoor oasis complete with…

In collaboration with A Total Concept, Jade Swimming Pools has created a stunning yet functional masterpiece. When selecting their pool, the homeowners wanted a design that would complement their new home while ensuring the backyard was utilised effectively. An award-winning company, Jade Swimming Pools has won numerous accolades including the SPASA 2014 gold medal for innovation. This particular pool is a testament to the company’s amazing ability to create pools that are both original and eye-catching. Surrounded by lush green lawn, the 9m x 4m rectangular layout of the pool is the central feature of the backyard. The designers at A Total Concept took advantage of the backyard slope by cleverly incorporating the travertine coping with integrated steps. The striking glass window in the front of the pool partnered with…

Modular pools, also known as above-ground pools, are a great alternative to concrete and fibreglass pools due to their significantly cheaper purchase price, installation cost and greater ease of installation in difficult access sites. Unlike concrete and fibreglass pools, Sterns Pools’ modular components can be transferred to your backyard through a side pathway and installed by a professional installer in as little as a day. Sterns Pools is dedicated to providing pool owners throughout Australia with high-quality modular pools at affordable prices. The company offers stylish and sophisticated products without the highend price tag. Manufactured locally using Australian BlueScope Colorbond steel, designs include Mission Beach, Lindeman, Palm Cove and the saltwater-compatible Whitsunday and Tangalooma ranges. Its high-quality components — resin, high-grade PVC and heavy-duty liners — ensure pools that are…

This Coastal Pools design promises both relaxation and fitness, perfect for an active, yet stylish family. With a unique structural shape, the pool includes both a lap swimming section for exercise, a family fun area and a spa for relaxation. Stunning features include a unique acrylic window in the shallow end of the pool that sheds light into the games room. Framed by sawn bluestone pavers, the pool complements the modern look of the new house and blends seamlessly with the colour scheme of coal, white and blue. The striking blue ceramic mosaic tiles that adorn the interior of the pool contrast with the basecolour palette, producing a fresh and inviting feel, while multi-coloured LED lighting brings the pool to life at night. The sharp lines and edges of the…

Exuding elegance and optimal functionality, this pool and landscape by The Pool Company is nothing short of beautiful. In fact, the design won the 2015 SPASA Gold Award for Best Pool and Landscape Combination. Designed to complement the Europeanstyle home and garden, the poolscape boasts features reminiscent of an Italianate mansion and incorporates clean lines and formal garden beds. Construction was difficult, as access points to the garden were challenging. The Pool Company team had to cut in a road and insert 80m³ of concrete footings to build the pool up out of the ground. A large amount of formwork and boxing was also required to achieve the desired style. Despite these setbacks, the pool was finished with the highest precision and the end result is an ‘L’-shaped combination lap…

GOODMANORS Pool + Garden prides itself on taking jobs right through from design to construction. The emphasis is placed on careful consideration of existing architectural proportions results in a holistic and individualised approach to each site. From the softscaping and plantings through to a quality execution of structural elements — retaining walls, decking, paving, lighting — attention to detail is always at the fore. The execution of this contemporary pool and garden area demonstrates GOODMANORS’ clear intent to achieve seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. This particular design focused on complementing both the architecture of the existing home and the owner’s interior styling. The striking spotted gum hardwood decking extends upwards through the space as a timber staircase, cleverly utilising levels to create an upper deck overlooking the courtyard.…

Located in Melbourne’s eastern suburb Park Orchards, this stunning perimeter overflow style pool was designed to be the centrepiece of this contemporary backyard and outdoor entertaining area. Designed and built by Minke Pools, this perimeter overflow or wet-deck style pool exemplifies decades of experience by Minke Pools in building high-quality concrete swimming pools. The exceptional attention to detail is demonstrated in the complexity of the design, with the entire 33 lineal meters of the pool spilling uniformly to create a seamless transition between the pool water level and the surrounding paving. The pool incorporates an 8 x 5 metre swimming area with a swim-out ledge and entry steps. It also features a 2.5 x 2 meter spa with adjoining children’s play pool. The spa is cleverly isolated by glass dividing…

HASSLE-FREE LIVING Remco’s PoolGuard presents the latest innovation in swimming pool covers, ticking all the boxes for maintaining a beautiful pool that minimises hassle. Putting the owner’s needs first, PoolGuard’s heavy-duty construction provides high-quality safety, conservation and 100 per cent protection from debris. The perfect all-rounder, its intelligent design principles help retain the chemicals, water and heat pumped into your pool while ensuring that leaves, dirt and debris are nowhere near the water surface. Unlike traditional pool covers that generally let leaves and dirt fall back into the pool as they are rolled up, PoolGuard sits on the pool coping to allow for quick and easy removal of debris from the cover surface before retraction. PEACE OF MIND The PoolGuard cover is completely impenetrable and lockable, providing outstanding safety for…

Every swimming pool owner knows that maintaining a clean, sparkling pool comes at a price. In fact, the traditional method of cleaning swimming pools — using an AC circulation and filtration pump — is typically the second-largest consumer of household electricity. Depending on the size of the pool, AC filtration pumps can cost owners between $1000-$2000 in electricity bills each year and contribute somewhere in the vicinity of six tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. However, thanks to German manufacturer Lorentz, swimming pool owners now have the opportunity to protect their hip pockets, and the environment, by taking swimming pool filtration off the grid. Lorentz has introduced a range of long-life solar pumps that use zero electricity and are almost twice as efficient as traditional AC pumps. They are quiet to…

From robotic cleaners to automated control systems, the plethora of hightech gadgets now sweeping the market means backyard swimming pools are no longer high-maintenance. Thanks to major advancements in automation during the past decade, owning a clean, clear and warm pool that’s ready for use year-round has never been easier. Poolside Showcase chatted to leading industry experts about the latest range of high-tech products available to complement and simplify pool ownership. Zodiac, which specialises in innovative and consumer-friendly pool equipment and chemicals, is a pioneer in pool automation with the company selling high-quality pool automation technologies to the Australian market for the past 15 years. Zodiac marketing manager, Jonas Ryberg, says the company’s iAquaLink software enables pool owners to control their entire system — from the pump to the lighting…

Combining elegance with effortless simplicity, this pool provides the perfect solution to families wishing to escape the daily stresses of life. Award-winning Classic Pools sought to create a pool that enhanced the family home and the tranquillity it provided, taking inspiration from the leafy location in Munruben Woods. With this in mind, the pool was designed in the unusual shape of a teardrop to exemplify outdoor beauty at its finest as it complemented its natural surroundings. The unique design also gave the pool owners ample room to fit in a spa and sauna, with decking surrounds for that added polished look, to provide relaxing fun for both adults and children alike. A Zodiac Eco E3 pump was utilised for flawless functionality that was easy to maintain and economical to run,…

Tucked away in the corner of the yard, this pool is bright as a sapphire and built to fit perfectly between the home and the fence. The brilliantly tiled pool features Florentine glass tiles. It stands out against the white weatherboard home and is enhanced by the navy-blue feature wall. The raised garden beds, surrounding half of the rectangular pool, bring life to this corner of the yard. A bench meets the garden bed halfway along the wall, providing a resting place. This luxurious pool features an automatic in-floor cleaning system and a Malibu fresh water system for a maintenance-free pool. It also features multiple play areas for children and benches to provide a safe area as the water deepens. An outdoor lounge is ideally situated to enjoy the view.…

The SPASA Awards of Excellence aim to recognise, reward and promote the achievements of SPASA members, showcasing their creativity and craftsmanship in a friendly competition. Presented annually, the awards recognise exceptional new designs and advanced products, as well as the retailers, suppliers and services supporting these innovations. The next few pages of Poolside Showcase provide a snapshot of the residential gold winners from the 2015 SPASA South Australia and SPASA Queensland awards. For the full list of winners, visit the SPASA SA and Qld websites, or call SPASA for a free copy of the SPASA magazine, Choosing Your Pool & Spa. COMPANY PROFILE SPASA SA P: 08 8364 4211 F: 08 8331 0150 E: info@spasasa.com.au W: spasasa.com.au COMPANY PROFILE SPASA QLD P: 07 3252 6777 F: 07 3252 6700 E:…

Striving to create your dream pool sounds like a no-brainer — just dream and build, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much for your poolside dream to go astray. One wrong decision in materials, installers or technology and your beautiful design becomes a race to see how many corners can be cut, and the end product is not what you envisioned at all. While the pool itself is obviously at the heart of the design, many homeowners neglect to spend the same time and attention on the area around the pool. The deck, screening and pool fence all make a huge difference between getting a pool and getting your pool. So that you don’t end up with a pool area that is more disappointment than design, keep these pointers in mind.…

Davey’s latest and best, high-efficiency ProMaster VSD Eco-series pool pump is ideal for today’s swimming pools. This ProMaster is an innovation in traditional pool pumps in a variety of ways: • The ProMaster pool pump provides fully variable speed selection, giving pool owners total control over the operating speed, from 1500 to 3600 rpm. • A unique water-cooled motor captures noise and vibrations, which enables superquiet operation, bringing the noise down to 50 dBa at the lowest speed. • The ProMaster is equipped with a selectable two-minute backwash cycle that offers safe, reliable and easy operation of the pump when backwashing the media filter. • Automatic restart technology automatically restarts the pump and runs it normally after 30 minutes if a fault occurs. • The eco-series pool pump provides an…

For uninterrupted views of your swimming pool and garden oasis, look no further than Everton’s Fully Frameless Channel System. Ideal for homeowners who are starting their pool projects from scratch, the Channel System features a truly frameless appearance, with the footing being mounted below the paver or deck line, offering a modern, seamless look in the surrounding landscape. Creating an instant wow factor, the DIY system can be integrated into decking, concrete paving or other surface foundations for ultimate luxury and practicality. The DIY system is easy to install with the help of a friend and is a cost-effective, fully frameless solution that provides superior quality without compromising on safety or aesthetics. Featuring 12mm toughened safety glass for durability, the sleek system protects the pool area from unwanted entry, particularly…