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Create an Oasis Around Your Inground Swimming Pool With Furniture Decor, Waterfalls, and More

Chad Maag • August 4, 2023

Inground swimming pools are more than just a place to cool off during the lazy, hazy days of summer. A pool in the backyard can also become a tranquil retreat where you can read, meditate, relax, and unwind. In fact, you can even feel as though you’re on vacation every time you step into your own private oasis.

Here are some accessories you might use to transform your inground swimming pool area into the luxurious space you’re craving:

Furniture to add comfort and elegance
Decor to set the scene
Waterfalls and other water features
Slides for a touch of adventure
Lighting for ambiance and safety

Let’s get started on some of the ways you can enhance and improve your pool area.

Furniture to Add Comfort and Elegance

While using your pool, you’ll want a place to sit, lounge, and put your drink down. Choosing the right furniture is essential for your comfort and for creating the appearance you prefer. Materials, like wicker and aluminum, will be able to stand up to outdoor elements (and being splashed by pool water). For comfort, look for thick cushions on your chairs and sofas.

In addition to the typical chairs and tables, you might consider a poolside cabana or a pergola to add shade. Imagine the luxury of laying under your own private canopy on a cushioned lounge chair and a drink in your hand!

Decor to Set the Scene

Adding the decorative pieces that suit your style can go a long way toward turning your pool area into your own personal oasis. Think about what you prefer in terms of theme and color, and go from there. Do you like tropical elements, like palm trees and hibiscus? Perhaps your style is more Old World, and you’d like Mediterranean decor.

You will want to consider adding an outdoor rug, sculptures, and ornamental plants to make your pool area look the way you want it to. You might even want to keep your pool toys, floats, and beach towels on theme. If you aren’t sure where to start, choose a color or two to focus on, and see where it leads you!

Waterfalls for Calming Sounds

Waterfalls add not only visual appeal but also the relaxing sounds of water trickling. It can help block background noise, as well, so if you can hear traffic or neighborhood noise, a waterfall can really help. In addition, lighting and plants around the waterfall will add to the appeal.

There are many types to choose from; you can opt for a natural rock waterfall that blends in with the landscape or a more contemporary and modern design. The water can fall into the pool if you have it set up as part of your filtration system, or you might choose to have it separate but nearby. You might even consider having the water trickling into a backyard pond, complete with koi.

Slides for a Touch of Adventure

Whether you have children or are a child at heart, a water slide can add a bit of fun and adventure to your backyard retreat. Pool slides come in a variety of shapes, lengths, and sizes, so you can add a small slope for your toddlers or a tall and twisty slide for those who are more daring.

Again, you can decorate around your pool slide with plants or other decor. You could make it look like the slide is coming out of a tropical garden, or perhaps you want to find one in a neutral color that doesn’t detract from the elegance of the pool itself. Let your preferences guide you.

Lighting for Ambiance and Safety

Adding lighting in and around your pool will add to the overall ambiance of the space as well as increase safety. You will be able to use your pool area safely after dark, too, which opens up new possibilities on warm summer nights.

Consider uplighting in the plants or around a slide or waterfall. You can choose from a variety of colors to light up your evenings. Lights in the pool itself are very safe as long as the pool is modern and a professional handles the installation, says Garden Guides. While you can certainly add your own lighting around the pool deck, putting them in the pool itself is not a DIY endeavor and should be left to the pros.

Conclusion

Your inground swimming pool is an excellent investment when it comes to fun and entertainment. Adding pool decor, furniture, water features, slides, and lighting can increase your enjoyment of the area and turn it into a personal retreat, where you can escape the pressures of daily life.