Does your garden pool need a bit of TLC? Or have you bought a home with an in-ground pool that takes you back to the 1970s?
Either way, it is pretty simple to modernize an old pool, and with a few simple tips, that pool will be an asset to your home, your garden aesthetic, and your family.
Fencing
Why have an installed glass pool fence? It looks modern, provides security, allows you to lock the area around the pool, and prevents debris from getting into the pool. To make sure that any pool fencing you have installed is up to safety standards, be sure to have it fitted by a professional.
Regular Cleaning
If your pool water is dirty, if the drain is blocked, and if there is grime, then your pool is going to look older. Try to use a hard brush to scrub the pool surfaces once a week to remove algae and grime, and have a skimmer or netter to get leaves out of the pool daily. Keep the pool’s chemicals balanced and the filter clean, and you’ve done 95% of the work to make your pool look new.
Lighting
Lighting around your pool doesn’t have to be fluorescent. There are many ways to brighten your pool area, such as string lights, underwater lights, gentle spot lights, or even solar-paneled lights. If you are aiming to have the lights fitted to your home’s electrical system, you will need to call an electrician, as this can be tricky if you don’t know what you are doing.
Also, you can get lights that match your home’s décor, adding to the look of the pool and the garden overall.
Seating
What is an in-ground pool without a seating area?
There are so many affordable seating options for gardens available now that homeowners may find themselves spoilt for choice. If you have a more natural pool, with a wildflower garden nearby, why not opt for wooden or wicker seating and tables? If you have a modern home, why not go for rattan furniture with a parasol? Just be sure that whatever you choose can either be moved or covered for winter.
Plants
A natural feature that can help your pool look like new is placing some decorative plants around it.
These don’t have to be large (though some large plants can help with shading), but by placing them in wooden planters or even planting them into the ground, you can bring your in-ground pool into 2026.
Of course, you won’t want to have plants that shed around your pool. Many homeowners who aim to update the look of their pool opt for the bird of paradise, hibiscus plants, and agave.
The key to keeping anything looking like new is to make sure that you maintain it. Be sure to check that the lights work, the fence is standing, and that the plants aren’t drooping, and you will be able to keep your pool looking brand new for years to come.