A young family in Brighton East wanted their backyard to feel like an extension of their home, somewhere the two girls could grow up and the whole family could spend time together. The house has beautiful arched windows looking onto the alfresco area, so we took our cue from there: a lighter palette outside to catch the light, a Mediterranean feel, and soft curved paving to take the hard edges off.
We went with an Escape 6 in Pearl, a colour that keeps the water looking bright and clean against the light stone. Installation day threw everything at us, hail and freezing cold in the middle of a Melbourne winter, but the build stayed on track and the pool was ready in time for Christmas.
Built by Tanzanite Pools, your local Bayside pool builders. tanzanitepools.com.au | 0434 139 125
Landscaping by Clemray Landscape Construction
Can you build a pool in winter in Melbourne?
Yes. We build pools year round, and winter is one of the smartest times to start. This Brighton East project was installed on a day of hail and freezing cold, and it was still ready for the family by Christmas. Starting in the cooler months means you are swimming as soon as summer arrives.
How long does a fibreglass pool take to install?
Most fibreglass pools take around 8 to 12 weeks from consultation to your first swim, depending on council approvals, site access and weather. Fibreglass shells like the Escape 6 install faster than concrete because they arrive pre made, so there is less on site build time.
What pool colour suits a light, Mediterranean style backyard?
A lighter colour like Pearl works beautifully with a Mediterranean palette. It keeps the water looking bright and fresh against pale stone paving and soft curves, rather than deep and dark. For this Brighton East backyard, Pearl reflected the light coming off the alfresco area and tied the whole space together.