Pool Cabanas - a Simple guide to Style and Function in Oakville, Ontario
Quite often we have spent a small fortune in building and designing the pool of our dreams in Oakville - only to realize we have overlooked one important fact - we actually spend much more time in the area around the pool rather than in the pool itself! Regardless of age and size of your family most summer days will be spent lounging around the pool rather than in it - but not to worry - I have prepared some important considerations for your backyard oasis - today we will consider some:
It's important to have some shade in at least one area of the pool - can be something as simple as a shade umbrella or sail , up to a majestic Pavilion. Even with some breezes coming off Lake Ontario in to Oakville, incorporating this into your space will create a secondary "area" to enjoy and provide sun protection as you see fit
Our first impulse is to make the pool as large as possible at the expense of everything else. Unless you are planning to use it for swimming laps, then consider adding other features to make your backyard space a more attractive and functional entertaining area. Once you have the obtained the allowable structures and setbacks guidelines from the Town of Oakville, Pool Cabanas are an excellent choice that can incorporate many features such as a Bar Area , Change Room or even a toilet. Let's dive in further into our Pool Cabana entertainment discussion here:
- Are you the type that enjoys the company of family and friends or just the blissful relaxation after a hard days work? Kid friendly or just for adults? All important questions to ask to design the ultimate structure. If you love to entertain than a Bar area is a must , where you can have a small fridge and a counter, possibly incorporating into a sitting area. Typically you will need an area of at least 5 ft x 8 ft to allow for this. You can definitely add an outdoor TV mounted to a wall , especially under covered spaces. With kids I believe an outside toilet becomes very important - there are many options today for waterless as well even if you don't have plumbing available.
These are just some of the important considerations - will dive into some other aspects in the next article.