3 Reasons Why You Need a Poolside Patio This Summer in Sun Prairie, WI Area
A pool is often the centerpiece of backyard living, but there’s so much more to the pool experience than swimming or soaking. Here are 3 reasons why you need a poolside patio this summer in Sun Prairie, WI.
Before You Start… Make a Master Plan
A master plan for your backyard will achieve a more cohesive design aesthetic. Your pool area won’t look like a series of add-ons; it will look well-thought-out right from the beginning. Your pool and patio will complement each other and the final outcome will be an integrated plan for your outdoor space that is designed for your lifestyle and aesthetic.
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1. Continuity of Design
Continuity of materials is one of the main ways to make space feel more coordinated, as though it was designed at the same time as your home. That “been there forever” look where materials match or complement each other is far more appealing than a space that looks added on. You could, for example, use the same natural stone or pavers on your pool patio, the main patio (if it’s separate), and walkways.
2. The Amenities You Want
Having a few creature’s comforts close to the pool is important. Going to the pool for a dip is a straightforward experience. You go, and you get in. But getting out is another thing altogether.
What do you want to do when you get out of the water? Sunbathe? Relax with a book? Nap? Warm-up by the fire? Enjoy a cool drink and a light lunch? And do you want to go all the way to the house for it, potentially still in a wet swimsuit?
Having certain amenities near the pool can make the experience significantly more appealing than having the pool as a singular destination with no warmth, shelter, comfort, or snacks and beverages nearby.
Amenities that make for an amazing experience include a fire pit or outdoor fireplace for warmth; a snack and beverage center (if not close to the outdoor kitchen); a permanent shade structure such as a pergola or pavilion; and an outdoor shower so you can rinse the chlorine off your skin.
Want to get fancy? A swim-up bar lets you serve guests who are in the pool, as well as anyone not currently taking a dip. Again, you don’t want to be leaving the pool area just to enjoy a refreshing beverage.
A cabana with a toilet is a wonderful way to keep anyone from tracking water into the house. This space can also share plumbing with an outdoor shower, for the ultimate in poolside luxury.
All of these amenities should be located on the patio for close proximity to the pool.
Even if your pool is in the furthest reaches of your backyard and not close to the home, you don’t want it to feel disconnected from the main outdoor living space; but at the same time, you don’t want to make people undergo a big inconvenient journey every time they want to do something other than swim.
3. Protect Your Pool - AND Your Landscaping
One of the primary functional reasons to add a pool patio that surrounds the entire pool, is to protect nearby plants from chlorinated water and other pool chemicals; and, to reduce maintenance by keeping grass clippings and leaves away from the pool. The patio will act as a buffer to protect both the pool and your soft scape.
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