Poolside

Poolside showcases the most beautiful swimming pools Australia has to offer, with photographers who are the best in the business of providing stunning images that captivate readers. As well as featuring amazing Australian pools, this publication also focuses on the creative philosophy of the builders and designers and their attitudes towards pool building. With more than 100 individual designs featured in every issue, this magazine informs its readers with design issues, maintenance questions, new materials and stylish poolside accessories.

FROM THE EDITOR

Poolside

WEATHER-RESISTANT, CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE

SLEEK, MINIMALIST SHADE COVERS

LOUNGE IN LUXURY ON THE WATER

MODERN FENCING

TRAMPOLINES BUILT TO LAST

POOL CHEMISTRY CAN BE A BALANCING ACT • The key to having a safe and healthy pool, as well as protecting pool equipment, is pool water balance

NATIONAL POOL OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022

JUDGES PANEL • Meet the judges of the Poolside 2022 Pool of the Year Awards

A BALANCED LIFESTYLE • This pool stands out from the crowd in more ways than one

A FRESH APPROACH • With a gorgeous infinity-edge lap pool and spa at its heart, this Northern Beaches backyard is a stunning example of tropical-style living at its finest

INSPIRING ENTERTAINER • Urban Escape has turned a previously unusable space on this steep block into an inspirational outdoor entertainment zone

COMPLETE HOME

ENJOYMENT FOR LIFE • A beautiful family pool and spa with all the bells and whistles

RESORT STYLE • For these homeowners, life away from the hustle and bustle never looked so good with a large resort-style pool to enjoy year-round

MODERN REVIVAL • Farewell 1980s pool design — this resort-style project now belongs in the 21st century

STEEP SLOPE SOLUTION • It was a case of the trickier the better when designing and building a pool to suit this sloping Brisbane site

PERFECT HARMONY • Seamless integration between pool, landscape, cabana and home

ON EDGE • Cares and stresses melt away at this coastal holiday house with an infinity-edge pool and spa that offer enviable bushland and water views

FOR ANY OCCASION • Regardless of their needs or the time of year, everyone in this family is kept happy with their award-winning, multi-purpose pool and spa

TRANSFORMING INTERIORS • A pool interior that sparkles

LASTING IMPRESSIONS • A state-of-the-art pool, with features everywhere you look, excites the senses

POSITION, PRIVACY AND ENTERTAINMENT • The perfect modern outdoor retreat to be enjoyed at the end of a busy week

A STRIKING STATEMENT • The geometric pool, boatshed and gardens of this exquisite waterfront property overlooking Pittwater combine to make a striking statement

GET READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER POOL EXPERIENCE • When we emerge from winter into the warmer months, sparkling backyard pools will be the place to be

SILKY SMOOTH SWIMMING • An Aussie dad creates a world-first hybrid pool sanitisation system

RAIN, HAIL OR SHINE • Retractable enclosures are an exceptional solution for year-round swimming

POOLSIDE PROFILES • Be inspired by the beautiful pools and spas within these pages and find out about the companies behind the designs. From themed backyard oases through to designs catering for both the home and the environment, the following pages have something for everyone

A TOUCH OF MAGIC • After working together on two previous successful home projects, it was only natural these homeowners would call on the same company to transform their latest house into something truly special

FAMILY ENTERTAINER • Rural bliss meets coastal living for year-round enjoyment on the Mornington...