Make the most of your outdoor space with our functional and aesthetic pool styling tips

Nothing captures luxurious holiday vibes more than swaying palm trees, lush greenery, white sands, and endless cocktails by the resort pool. Why not bring that dreamy overseas holiday home by transforming your pool area into a little slice of Australian paradise in your backyard?

With our five pool styling tips for all aesthetics and budgets, you’ll soon be enjoying those coveted vacay vibes from day to night throughout the seasons.

5 Pool Styling Tips for Holiday Vibes All Year Round

1. Elevate your pool landscaping to create a lush paradise

You can incorporate plants throughout your pool area by researching native tropical plants that’ll thrive in our slightly harsher climate or enlisting the help of a professional landscaper. Be sure to select plants that can resist accidental splashes of chlorine or salt pool treatments and those with small or shallow root systems.

A vertical garden is a simple yet stunning way to transform the area without taking up much space if your pool is next to a wall or boundary. Picture your favourite variety of Australian natives and vines climbing up the wall or elegantly dangling over the ledge, creating a beautiful natural feature.

Alternatively, you can place a generous selection of low-maintenance potted plants around the pool area, such as palms and succulents.

Allow your greenery to shine by opting for neutral-coloured pots and planters that blend effortlessly with the overall scene.

2. Enjoy unobstructed views of your pool area with glass panel fencing

With the sun's golden rays bouncing off the glistening blue water, your pool is a beautiful feature to highlight in your backyard. Frameless and semi-frameless glass fencing is the perfect way to maximise your pool views while ensuring safety. It can be customised to complement your architectural preferences.

Enhancing the overall aesthetics of your pool area and surrounding landscape, glass panel fencing creates an open, spacious feel. Plus, with the unobstructed pool views, you can also monitor any young children or pets taking a dip, giving you peace of mind.

While your glass fencing will require a regular wipe-down to keep it sparkling, it tends to be easier to clean and maintain than traditional timber or metal options that may weather and rust. Tempered glass is also designed to endure impacts and harsh weather conditions while resisting moisture, chlorine, and salt.

3. Highlight your outdoor pool with ambient underwater and external lighting

When the night falls, elevate your poolside ambience with different lighting formats to create a stunning visual effect complemented by the twinkling stars.

Firstly, if you don’t have lights inside the pool, consider installing underwater LED lights along the pool walls or on the pool floor. These will also increase visibility and safety while enjoying a night-time dip.

Secondly, bask the surrounding area in a soft glow with ambient external lighting. From string lights strung around or over the pool area to architectural accent lighting and recessed lights in the decking, you can combine and layer different lighting to transform your pool area into a day-to-night focal point in your backyard.

4. Escape the sunburn with shaded areas

As much as we Aussies love our sunshine, investing in pool shading is not just about aesthetics but also about enhancing comfort and safety by protecting ourselves from the stinging UV rays.

Numerous shading options are available to add sun-smart aesthetic appeal to your pool area, depending on the overall look and feel you want to achieve. Pool umbrellas are great for adjustability and portability; simply open and move to your preferred spot for poolside relaxation.

On the other hand, for a resort-like touch, consider luxurious cabanas for shaded lounging and stylish shade sails that can partially or fully cover your pool area. Other options may include retractable awnings and canopies, depending on your functional and aesthetic requirements.

Don’t forget that trees and large shrubs can also be strategically placed around your pool area to provide natural shading. Look into fast-growing species with broad canopies, minimal leaf shedding and small root systems for the easiest upkeep.

5. Sit, lounge, and dine by the poolside with Kinso’s outdoor furniture

Lastly, your pool area wouldn’t be complete without stylish poolside furniture. Whether you’re picturing a summertime cocktail bar, a casual BBQ, or elegant dinner parties by the pool, Kinso furniture transforms your outdoor area into a versatile retreat for all your poolside moments and celebrations.

Made for Australian outdoor living, Kinso offers an elevated range of poolside sets, including modern sun loungers. With fixed and adjustable options to relax in, our durable yet effortlessly luxe sun loungers are trusted by some of Australia's best hotels and resorts, making every day feel like a holiday (without leaving your home).

To complete your perfect outdoor oasis, explore our outdoor dining sets and outdoor lounges, intentionally curated to enhance the appeal of your backyard for intimate, peaceful moments and entertaining family and friends all year round.