When the weather is hot and humid, there is nothing more refreshing than taking a dip in the swimming pool. During the warmer months, the pool area becomes a favorite place for socializing and family bonding. To make it more appealing and enjoyable, try these decorating ideas to give your concrete pool deck a fresh new look.
Have a Decorative Pool Deck Repair
No matter how much you decorate a pool deck, if it has existing damage or discoloration, it wouldn’t really be pleasing to the eye, would it? Topping it off with tile or stone is expensive but there is an affordable method: concrete overlay and coatings. With these, pool deck damage is covered and the look and function are improved. If the deck is just discolored, reapplying concrete pool deck colors would be a good idea.
Furnish the Concrete Pool Deck
Adding furniture is crucial especially for in the lounging area. Beach chairs are a given but you might want to add more comfortable couches or single chairs and add some cushions. Nowadays, outdoor spaces are almost as comfortable as indoor living rooms. You can even add a dining set for outdoor brunches while the kids are frolicking in the pool.
Bring it Closer to Nature
To enhance the outdoor experience, why not make the pool deck look a bit closer to nature? The mere addition of plants, potted or planted, will make the area look warmer and friendlier. Flowering plants brighten up the area. You may use herbal plants especially those that add fragrance to the air and those that repel mosquitoes.
Install Dramatic Lights
Lighting is always a dramatic addition to any space, be it indoor or out. In the pool area, adding lights to the pool makes it light up at night and then makes lighting effects caused by the moving water. Installing the lights on the pool deck helps set the mood while contributing to the need for safety and security.
Add Outdoor Features
These could be anything. The most popular additions are fire pits, faux waterfalls, and fountains. The water features make the pool more interesting and enjoyable. The movement helps keep the pool water from standing, which could encourage mosquitoes to breed. The fire pit is a great way to add light and warmth to an otherwise chilly pool area. It is also a great grilling area for barbecues and marshmallows.
I have been in the decorative concrete industry for over 29 yrs. My husband and I started in business when plain, gray concrete was the only choice a customer had. We have evolved to offer Sundek Classic Texture, Stamped Overlays, Acid Stains and Polyurea/polyaspartic coatings. Our motto is "We Make Concrete Beautiful"!
