Hello dear forum,
my name is Alex and after quietly following the discussions for some time, I have finally decided to register here. Since my single-family house is already in the shell phase and we plan to move in on April 1, 2020, we are currently thinking about a practical and stylish design for the outdoor area...
our main concern is the positioning of the terrace, which should face more towards the main garden instead of the direction shown in the plan.
The next question is how large the terrace should be. There should also be enough space later for a pool.
Since the house already has clear, simple lines, I want the garden design to be a bit more daring. That means that more playful shapes and softer forms could be integrated here. So far, we have not been satisfied with the proposals from the local landscape designers.
I would really appreciate your tips and suggestions.
Best regards
Alex
my name is Alex and after quietly following the discussions for some time, I have finally decided to register here. Since my single-family house is already in the shell phase and we plan to move in on April 1, 2020, we are currently thinking about a practical and stylish design for the outdoor area...
our main concern is the positioning of the terrace, which should face more towards the main garden instead of the direction shown in the plan.
The next question is how large the terrace should be. There should also be enough space later for a pool.
Since the house already has clear, simple lines, I want the garden design to be a bit more daring. That means that more playful shapes and softer forms could be integrated here. So far, we have not been satisfied with the proposals from the local landscape designers.
I would really appreciate your tips and suggestions.
Best regards
Alex
Objection from me as well. Our pool has this size, and it is really large. You can swim a few laps, and if you want more, you can install a counter-current system.
What I wonder is: are there setback requirements for pools? It seems to me that it is very close to the property boundary.
What I wonder is: are there setback requirements for pools? It seems to me that it is very close to the property boundary.
Alessandro schrieb:
Besides, it should be easily accessible from the kitchen (here in the West)... But it isn’t. You are placing it at a corner of the house without direct access. You need to plan pathways just to get from the house to the terrace.
The planting looks too artificial to me. There’s nothing cohesive about it.
Really? 8 meters (26 feet)? That’s the length of two swimming lanes, so I don’t see the point in starting with that. A small pool where you can sit and refresh yourself would be enough for me. We have something like that in my mother’s garden. It’s used a lot, and my nieces and nephews still love it today, plus my mother jumps in every day.
Of course, I find a natural pond more beautiful. I also prefer swimming in a natural lake rather than in a chlorinated pool (just for your information: you only smell chlorine when it reacts with uric acid – otherwise, chlorine is odorless). That’s my opinion. Certainly. But don’t we all express our own views here? Everyone has their own preference, right?
Of course, I find a natural pond more beautiful. I also prefer swimming in a natural lake rather than in a chlorinated pool (just for your information: you only smell chlorine when it reacts with uric acid – otherwise, chlorine is odorless). That’s my opinion. Certainly. But don’t we all express our own views here? Everyone has their own preference, right?
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Alessandro13 Mar 2020 07:56Everyone should write down their thoughts here. I appreciate any input.
I also like the idea of a natural pond, but I can no longer stand the croaking of the frogs in the summer when the bedroom window is open.
My parents’ neighbors had natural ponds all around their property. It was barely bearable...
Since neither my wife nor I are strong swimmers, a smaller pool for cooling off would probably be enough.
I admit that the visual aspect is more important here (besides the main purpose of cooling down, of course). Anyone who has ever sat by a lit pool in the evening with a glass of wine will probably understand me.
I have never found the landscaping around the house as difficult as I do now.
@ypg The path would at least be shorter than if I had the terrace completely on the south side. I can very well imagine it that way.
There is actually too little space on the south side for me. Because of the neighboring building block, the main terrace is basically out of the question there.
I also like the idea of a natural pond, but I can no longer stand the croaking of the frogs in the summer when the bedroom window is open.
My parents’ neighbors had natural ponds all around their property. It was barely bearable...
Since neither my wife nor I are strong swimmers, a smaller pool for cooling off would probably be enough.
I admit that the visual aspect is more important here (besides the main purpose of cooling down, of course). Anyone who has ever sat by a lit pool in the evening with a glass of wine will probably understand me.
I have never found the landscaping around the house as difficult as I do now.
@ypg The path would at least be shorter than if I had the terrace completely on the south side. I can very well imagine it that way.
There is actually too little space on the south side for me. Because of the neighboring building block, the main terrace is basically out of the question there.
Alessandro schrieb:
I admit that the reasons here are more about aesthetics (besides the actual purpose of cooling, of course). Anyone who has ever sat by a lit pool in the evening with a glass of wine can probably understand me It’s fascinating how people perceive things so differently. I’ve sat by a lake in the evening with a glass of wine, and that was lovely—also because of the frogs croaking. What is supposed to be visually appealing about a rectangular pool, on the other hand, is a mystery to me.
Nobody is talking about the main terrace, but rather a cozy chill-out spot you can retreat to when the main terrace is still a bit too shady (enjoying the spring, autumn, or winter sun). A small seating area or two, three outdoor bean bags (very cool from vetsak), a small lounge, or something similar is enough.
The main terrace faces west, directly adjacent to the kitchen, with a large table, grill facilities, etc. The pond/pool/paddling pool would be located where the terrace currently is.
The main terrace faces west, directly adjacent to the kitchen, with a large table, grill facilities, etc. The pond/pool/paddling pool would be located where the terrace currently is.