HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-05-07, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7,1997
Outdoor
livingroom
If you are like every other pool
owner in Canada, summer is your
season. All winter long you pine
for the return of hot relaxing days
by the pool. You live in your
backyard all summer long, so why
not turn your summer retreat into
your "outdoor living room"?
Your backyard metamorphous
will be more than just a simple
weekend project. Ask yourself,
"How do we live in the pool area
during the summer? Is it a private
retreat or my entertainment Mecca?
What can I afford in a budget?
What are my likes and dislikes?
What is my lifestyle?"
So that your backyard is not just
another pool area, do a little bit of
homework. The creative use of
landscaping, lighting and furniture
will create an outdoor environment
especially for your pleasure.
Purchase a ruled notebook. This
will become your design diary.
Photocopy the pictures you really
like, glue them in your diary and
write down why you like them.
You can source material by visiting
the local library, building centres,
nurseries, and bookstores. By doing
your homework, technical
decisions will be easier and you
will be able to decide what your
design tastes are.
Research is especially important
if you are going to have
professional landscapers or
contractors do some or all of the
work. With the design diary, you
can show your wish list and avoid
misunderstandings that could affect
the final product and your budget.
Once the physical construction
has begun, think about lighting.
Not only does lighting enhance
night entertaining, it adds safety,
and can create visual accents by
highlighting the focal points in
your landscape design. Consider
different types of lighting and using
dimmer switches to control the
intensity of the light and the
direction.
Now you can go furniture
shopping. Remember this is the
pool area ana the type of furniture
you purchase will depend on your
lifestyle and budget. Also, take into
consideration how you store your
furniture over the winter. This may
affect the type of furniture you buy.
Finally, keep the pool clean.
Nothing will spoil your enjoyment
faster than a dirty pool. Set-up a
regular maintenance plan that will
save you time and money. Contact
your professional pool care centre
for products and tips to keep you in
the pool and not cleaning it.
When the work's done, grab a
cool one, sit down and enjoy your
outdoor living room.
Gardening
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