A swimming pool at home is considered the epitome of luxury, but a stylish deck lifts the elegance by leaps. With a pool in your backyard, you have what you need to beat the summer heat and a cool place to chill out with your friends and your family. Does your splash deck have a stellar look and super-comfy feel, or does it look neglected and vintage? Having access to the leisurely activity of swimming at home is a prestigious thing. Maintaining the poolside is as important as taking care of the pool. Give your fibreglass poolside deck an attractive look that it deserves.
Upgrading or giving a facelift to your splash deck always need not mean spending a fortune. Simple tweaking of the design here and there, replacing a malfunctioning surface, adding some colours, and comfortable poolside furniture can do wonders.
Looking for ideas that will add character to your splash deck? Here are some suggestions you could use:
Brighten up the deck
It’s summer; adding some bright colours can do magic to your poolside. Make your outdoor space more interesting and fun by brightening up the area by a notch. It necessarily does not have to be a budget buster! You can paint the pots and planters with vibrant and pop colours, add some brightly coloured furniture to infuse a dash of liveliness. Rocking chairs, hammocks, and wicker sofa can spice up the decor and steal the show. Don’t forget to check the comfort quotient of the furniture! Remember, the poolside is one of the most relaxing spots in your house.
Throw some rugs and pillows with bold patterns, bright hues, install striking garden art to shake up the decor. Inject technicolour, disco vibes representing the seventies-style into your pool deck. Paint the walls with eye-catching shades of red, blue, yellow, or your favourite shades. That will instantly lift the mood, make it more noticeable, and be a fun place to spend time in. You can also go for colourful stepping stones, mosaic tile patterns, or bold abstract art to create a positive mood.
Install movable deck umbrellas, canopies, and awnings to provide shade
Everything in the deck area is not just about enhancing the aesthetics. The splash deck is not just for show; it is an area where you spend time with your family and friends splashing in the pool, lounging, cooking, and enjoying the outdoor view. Adding movable deck umbrellas is a good idea as you can provide shade to the pool users where it is needed. Similarly, canopies and awnings work well to provide shade during the warm summer days when the sun is too bright. These installations will make the area more comfortable. People will be able to spend more time and enjoy more. These are affordable additions that improve functionality and provide comfort in the deck area for everyone. Providing shade over the cooking, eating, and lounging areas can be a wonderful idea for a deck improvement project. Here are 10 of the best pool upgrades that will save you money, time and energy.
Upgrade the railing
You may have a lovely wooden deck but are your railings wobbly and look shabby? Consider replacing the old ones with something more fancy or contemporary as a part of your overall deck upgrade. Opt for something sleek and modern to save space and to add a stylish look at the same time. You can find your preferred material ranging from wood, steel to other metals. Criss-crossed detailing, lattice, bar deck railing, cable railing, every style can add a whiff of newness and elegance to your splash deck. Enhancing your deck railing and adding privacy by installing rail-mounted planters can be a show stopper.
Let there be light!
The right kind of lighting can give your splash deck a magical look at night. When you have a pool at home, there will be evening gatherings and parties. Landscape lighting can give your backyard area a resort-like look. Go for a DIY project or take the help of professionals to dress up your deck with the right kind of lighting. Low-voltage, soft lighting is ideal for creating a romantic, fairytale effect. It also puts less load on the wiring. For added safety, you can install brighter lights around the pool to make it the focal spot. You can also consider illuminating your splash deck from above. That will require lights to be mounted on the roof from the trees. Such lighting can create an illusion of the moonlight, and who wouldn’t love it?
If you want to create a dramatic effect, tiki torches, illuminated water features, and highlighting plants with lights can give the area a fancy look. If you are fond of creating a fun, festive party atmosphere, installing trendy bistro lighting with hanging strings of lights, just go for it to spice up the lighting plan.
Add lushness around the pool deck
A simple pool landscape can also exude elegance when thoughtfully done. If your pool deck is too bare, you can create a lusher setup by planting small trees and shrubs. Choose suitable containers to plant flowering plants that will infuse some colour and freshness into the area. Some common flowering plants with bright flowers are Hawaiian hibiscus, bird of paradise, salvia, and verbena.
The choices are endless depending on available space and the deck design.
Planting aromatic flowers next to the deck is a wonderful idea. Flowers like geranium, lavender, gardenia, hyacinth, and freesia make some of the easy-to-grow, fragrant flowers that are ideal for poolside gardens.
Enhance the pathway
The pathway from the deck should be visually appealing as it draws attention towards the pool. Remember, it provides an approach for people and should not be difficult to walk on. Replace uneven, broken, old tiles or stones with new ones. Add some turf in between the paving stones to add a hint of nature below your feet. Sink your toes in the soft grass as you walk to the deck.
Install heaters to make it an all-season sit out
Why not use the splash deck in all seasons when you have invested time and money to make it attractive and functional. Build a firepit, or install space heaters, patio heaters, or standalone tower heaters to create an inviting evening hangout area even during winter.
There are so many things you can do to give a facelift to your splash deck. The most important thing is to consider comfort, budget, and your preferences. You can always start with some small changes to add character to your splash deck. Here are some of the most affordable and appealing backyard pool designs!
