Why should I build a pool house?
There are both practical as well as lifestyle reasons for building a pool house. From a practical standpoint, a pool house should provide spaces associated with the use and enjoyment of a pool; storage of seasonal items, a place to change clothing/ shower, a staging area for pool activities.
In terms of lifestyle , a pool house greatly increases the pool season by creating an indoor/outdoor entertainment space that can be used and enjoyed beyond the swimming season. You are creating a unique space that embraces the sky, garden, and fresh air while providing shade and shelter from the elements.
What amenities should I consider?
This will depend of the level of convenience you desire and the location of the pool/pool house. If the pool is close to the main house, some of the pool needs can be fulfilled from within the house itself (ie bathroom/ kitchen) But if the pool is more separate from the house these items would want to be integrated into the pool house design. In addition, one should visualize the intended use of the pool house beyond the needs of the pool: For example: as an outdoor kitchen and dining area, outdoor entertainment area for viewing movies or sporting events, outdoor fireplace hearth, outdoor gym area, or outdoor office extension.
What is the first step?
The first step is to conduct a professional architectural consultation. The architect will listen to your goals and desires and provide you with initial feedback; including an explanation of each step of the process, what team members may be needed, typical budgets and timeframes, and what information from the owner may be required (i.e. site plan/survey).
There are both practical as well as lifestyle reasons for building a pool house. From a practical standpoint, a pool house should provide spaces associated with the use and enjoyment of a pool; storage of seasonal items, a place to change clothing/ shower, a staging area for pool activities.
In terms of lifestyle , a pool house greatly increases the pool season by creating an indoor/outdoor entertainment space that can be used and enjoyed beyond the swimming season. You are creating a unique space that embraces the sky, garden, and fresh air while providing shade and shelter from the elements.
What amenities should I consider?
This will depend of the level of convenience you desire and the location of the pool/pool house. If the pool is close to the main house, some of the pool needs can be fulfilled from within the house itself (ie bathroom/ kitchen) But if the pool is more separate from the house these items would want to be integrated into the pool house design. In addition, one should visualize the intended use of the pool house beyond the needs of the pool: For example: as an outdoor kitchen and dining area, outdoor entertainment area for viewing movies or sporting events, outdoor fireplace hearth, outdoor gym area, or outdoor office extension.
What is the first step?
The first step is to conduct a professional architectural consultation. The architect will listen to your goals and desires and provide you with initial feedback; including an explanation of each step of the process, what team members may be needed, typical budgets and timeframes, and what information from the owner may be required (i.e. site plan/survey).