Planning & Design

Discover the top 10 must-haves for your pool house, from essential storage to luxurious entertainment. Elevate your poolside living with expert tips and resources from Poolz.

Discover the best shade options for your swimming pool, from natural trees to versatile umbrellas and luxurious pool houses. Learn how to create a cool, inviting poolside oasis with expert tips.

Professional pool design by a specialist designer will ensure a consistent design vision by an expert, it will save money and will deliver a better outdoor space that blends with your home and property.

Discover how to seamlessly integrate a pool into your new home with Poolz, covering space, services, access, fencing, and budget considerations. Get started with Australia’s top pool building resource.

Explore Australia's pool preferences in 2024 with Poolz, the most trusted authority on swimming pool trends. Discover why 39% favour plunge pools and how 14% opt for professional designs to ensure accurate quotes and avoid costly changes during construction.

In 2024, Brisbane's pool prices vary: custom concrete plunge pools cost $45,280-$62,880, prefab concrete $42,480-$52,080, fibreglass plunge pools $49,280-$61,280, and standard 7m x 3m pools in both concrete and fibreglass range from $50,600 to $64,200. Explore our guide for detailed insights and Poolz's tools for personalised planning.

Explore Australia's top pool slides in 2024 for safe, exhilarating fun. This guide compares design, user experience, and safety, ensuring an informed choice for family enjoyment.

If you’ve read our detailed information on Pool Fencing Laws and Regulations and The Poolz Guide to Selecting the Best Pool Fence, you’re now probably wondering how much your new pool fence is likely to cost? Well, you’ve landed in the right place because in this guide we summarise the 4 different pool fencing installation methods, answer the 5 most frequently asked questions about pool fencing costs, and give you a great cost-saving tip that could save you thousands! Okay, let’s dive straight into it!

Before we get started, it is illegal not to have a fence around a swimming pool or spa in Australia if the pool or spa has a depth of 30cm (300mm) or more. So, installing a pool fence around your pool is not only critical for keeping your loved ones safe, but also a legal requirement in every state and territory.With that in mind, let’s answer the top 10 most frequently asked questions about pool fencing laws and regulations in Australia.

Pool fencing is an essential part of your pool area as it helps keep your loved ones safe when you're unable to supervise them and can also enhance the overall look of your backyard oasis. However, with such a wide range of pool fencing materials and design options to choose from, selecting the best pool fence for your personal needs can be a challenge. So, to help you make the most informed decision, let’s explore the most popular pool fence types in Australia.

The Poolz Awards is the only place for the Australian public to vote on the pools they love, so the aim of this brief article is to help you write a great awards entry and showcase your expertise to thousands of homeowners actively looking to build their dream pool.

Learn to capture breathtaking pool photos using your smartphone with these 5 steps: understanding equipment, setting the scene, evoking lifestyle, utilising light, and experimenting with angles.