The back door of the house opens up onto a limestone paved alfresco area, perfect for entertaining on those balmy summer nights. Limestone steps lead down two distinct levels of the backyard all the way to the owner’s private jetty. The first of the sunken levels incorporates this stunning fibreglass swimming pool, purchased from Aqua Technics (Aqua Technics Mandurah).

The pool featured is the Aqua Gym which measures 5.59m long x 2.54m wide and features a large seating area as well as a reclining spa seat. This pool was the perfect size for the space that was available and the spa jets in the Aqua Gym have allowed the couple to enjoy the relaxing features of a spa while still having the pool of their dreams. The pool is finished in Pool ColourGuard™ Black Coral, which now includes a Lifetime Interior Surface Guarantee*. The dark colour of the pool provides a stunning contrast against the neutral limestone paving. The warm tones create a soothing, elegant and modern feel that harmonises the entire outdoor area.

Dark wooden decking surrounds the pool area and beautifully complements the limestone bullnosing and alfresco paving. The client organised their own paving and decking and also installed a number of halogen lights along the limestone wall by the side of the pool. The aim was for the swimming pool to be the focal point of the outdoor area in the evening as well as during the day, so ample lighting was necessary to achieve this.

The owners have also built a unique box seat to house the pool pump and equipment. The deck-chair style seat was made in the same timber as the surrounding decking to keep the warm tones consistent throughout the area. This is a fantastic, functional and attractive addition to the pool side!

Some more limestone steps lead to the lowest level of the backyard and the custom built wooden jetty. The jetty was cleverly designed to match the decking used around the swimming pool. The sun-lounges which are also found on this level are truly the best seat in the house to appreciate the canal views and stunning boats that cruise past!

To find out how you can create your own slice of heaven in your backyard, contact Aqua Technics or visit one of their display centres in Joondalup, O’Connor and Mandurah (Western Australia).

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All four models have been designed in a modern style that offers a large, uninterrupted swimming area ideal for recreation and exercise as well as two corner sit-outs at the opposite end for relaxation. Two sets of side entry steps at the shallow end allow a safe entry and exit point for all swimmers.

The Napoli and Riviera models are of the same style, though they are offered in different dimensions to suit a wide range of backyards. The Riviera is the more compact of the two at 6.7m long and 3.1m wide, while the Napoli is a much longer pool at 7.9m by 3.4m. Their depths also differ slightly, although they both begin at 1m deep, the Riviera is deepest at 1.75m and the Napoli at 1.89m.

The Monaco and St Tropez fibreglass pool models are slightly longer and wider than the Napoli and Riviera. Like the latter models, these two are the same shape but are offered in different dimensions. These swimming pools are a perfect, long lap pool ideal for both relaxation and exercise.

The Monaco’s length is almost endless at a huge 10.6m while its width is 4.4m. This model also offers a safe diving depth of 2m at the deep end, and a safe play area for younger swimmers with a depth of 1m at the shallow end.

The St Tropez is ideal for swimmers wanting an interrupted lap swim but may not have the room for a 10.6m long pool like the Monaco. This model is slightly smaller than the Monaco at 8.5m long and 3.8m wide, with a 1.78m deep end.

All of these stylish new models incorporate plenty of areas to sit back and relax once the play and exercise is over, including the two corner sit outs and the wide side entry steps that offer the perfect place to rest.

Like all Buccaneer Swimming Pools popular safety designs, these fantastic new models feature a safety ledge along the three deepest walls, offering a sturdy profile to stand upon that is ideal for supervised children learning to swim.

Add gas or solar heating to your new pool to get a much longer, more enjoyable swimming season out of your brand new pool. Also choose from the wide range of colours and finishes available at Buccaneer Swimming Pools, including the brand new, fade resistant Pool ColourGuard that is the most technologically advanced fibreglass pools protection system on the market.

For a season of fun, enjoyment and exercise for the whole family, visit one of Buccaneer Pools’ display centres around Perth, located in Belmont, Joondalup and Baldivis.

Their enormous, Titan fibreglass swimming pool is 8.2m long by 3.3m wide and includes an attractive grand arch-entry area and two corner swim-outs. Hand rails have been fitted to one side of the pool to assist the owner with daily entry and exit of the pool that is relied upon for physiotherapy and rehabilitation exercises.

Mr and Mrs Doyle have surrounded their pool with thick palms, ferns, and fragrant frangipanis to provide their very own tropical getaway. To complete this stunning tropical backdrop, Balinese stone statues have been placed throughout the rich foliage adding an extra touch of interest to the pool’s scenery.

Limestone bullnose headers and dark wooden decking are contrasted beautifully to complete the picturesque view. The decking leads to an open entertainment area complete with bar fridge and a relaxing seating area. This alfresco area is situated directly opposite the games room, over the pool, giving the impression of a much wider space around the pool. Elegant, self-closing, French doors open the games room to the pool to allow maximum access to the whole backyard in the warmer months.

The fencing surrounding the pool needed to be addressed differently, due to the inability of the owner to reach high to open gates. Therefore all doors surrounding the pool were fitted with automatic closing systems to ensure the pool complied with pool and safety regulations.

For more information on the Titan and other fibreglass models available in Perth and WA, click here.

The Australian Business Awards are a national program honouring organisations that demonstrate the core values of business excellence, product excellence, sustainability and commercial success in their respective industries through an established series of business and product award categories.

The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence recognises products that demonstrate overall product superiority offering a real point of difference with competitor products.

Over 14 years of proven fade-resistant research has gone into the development of Pool ColourGuard™ which has resulted in a fibreglass swimming pool that will not be bleached by the chlorine in the pool, oxidised by chemicals or degraded by the effects of ultra violet radiation. Pool ColourGuard™ is now also backed by a world first Lifetime Interior Surface Guarantee*. This is why Pool ColourGuard™ is still unmatched by any other product in the swimming pool industry.

Tara Johnston, Program Director of the Australian Business Awards, commended the achievements of all Winners saying: “The standard of entries for 2010 has underpinned the strength of the Australian economy and provides a welcome opportunity for organisations committed to business and product excellence to receive the recognition they deserve. Congratulations to all the Winners for achieving exceptional results in their respective categories. In addition to highlighting the outstanding achievements of the winning organisations in the private and public sector, we are pleased that these Awards continue to promote key values in the workplace, including corporate responsibility, enterprise, innovative business practices, community contribution, product and service excellence across all industries.”

The criteria for the assessment of product and services comprise of the following main areas: performance, technology, visual appeal, cost-effectiveness, benefits to the user, sustainability and compliance. Pool ColourGuard™ meets and exceeds all of these criteria by providing fibreglass swimming pools with a stunning vivid colour that sparkles like new even after years and years of regular use.

Click here for more information on Pool ColourGuard™

Made in WA to Australian Standards, the new Provincial and Conquest have been innovatively designed to offer the sleek and sophisticated look of a concrete pool, in a fibreglass form.

With a squarer radius than many other fibreglass pools, theProvincial and Conquest can be fitted with modern square-edge paving, to achieve a contemporary appearance previously only available in concrete.
The more compact design of the Provincial model and spacious swimming area of the Conquest, mean that one of these new models will suit most backyards perfectly. The Provincial measures 6.7m long and 3.2m wide while the Conquest is slightly longer at 8m long and 3.5m wide.

All of your family and friends will be able to enjoy the spacious design of the Provincial and Conquest models. With unobtrusive side-entry steps for an uninterrupted lap swim, corner safety swim-outs, and a generous depth, both pools have plenty of room for relaxation, recreation and exercise.

The Provincial and Conquest are available in Sapphire Pools’ wide range of surface finishes, including Pool ColourGuard ™ with the world’s first Lifetime Interior Surface Guarantee*, to ensure that your pool colour sparkles like new even after years of regular use.

Contact your nearest Sapphire Pools display centre today, and be the first to own one of these latest swimming pool models!

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This Yangebup resident has transformed his compact backyard into a luxurious outdoor escape. The combination of the Sapphire Pools fibreglass swimming pool, a cabana with a hidden bathroom, and a custom made feature wall with a bench seat make this backyard a beautiful, yet practical space.

The pool is surrounded by Banksia coloured exposed aggregated concrete, which was poured by Dingo Home Solutions. The grey tones of the concrete flooring and the Black Quartz cladding feature on the back cabana wall, give the whole area a modern and spacious feel. The wall and seat have both been rendered in Wattle, a weathered grey colour, and are highlighted by the dark shades of the custom made Balinese cushions that cover the bench seat. The cabana also hides an outdoor bathroom, accessible via a side door. Viva Developments designed and built both the cabana and bathroom.

The Empire pool model was manufactured and installed by Sapphire Pools, measuring 6m x 3m, with a depth of 1m to 1.7m. This model was the perfect fit for this backyard, with its attractive slim-line design and unobtrusive side entry steps which offer a generous swimming area for a smaller sized pool. The full- length side entry step, not only provides additional seating in the pool but has been fitted with spa jets for that little bit of added luxury and relaxation.

The pool has been installed with a multi-coloured LED light, perfectly complementing the Pool ColourGuard ™ Sterling Blue pool colour, which now comes with a Lifetime Interior Surface Guarantee*. The LED pool light, garden bed lighting and the cabana lights make this swimming pool a stunning masterpiece at nightfall.

For more information on how to best utilise your backyard with a stunning pool and modern landscaping, contact a Sapphire Pools Sales & Design Consultant today.

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