Western Australia Pool + Outdoor Design

FROM THE EDITOR As we emerge from the turbulent waters of a year like no other, the pool and landscape industry has demonstrated, beyond a doubt, its resilience and dedication to delivering unrivalled outdoor excellence. And with Western Australians spending more time at home, there has never been a better time to upgrade your alfresco. Whether you are daydreaming about your first pool, or an experienced swimmer, dive into this issue #16 of Western Australia Pool + Outdoor Design for the ultimate collection of stunning and innovative pool and landscape designs, as well as products from some of the industry’s best and brightest. Before we jump ahead, we can look back with pride at the achievements of some of the industry’s ever-inspiring professionals, with the 2021 Swimming Pool and Spa Association…

The latest news from the local industry SCAN TO VIEW ADDITIONAL PROJECTS ONLINE SCAN FOR INSPIRATION The Western Australia Pool + Outdoor Design team is excited to announce QR codes will now be featured throughout every publication. Each unique code will take you directly to our websites, unlocking exclusive online content as well as hundreds of projects, articles, and news pieces from previous issues! With links back to social media and company websites, scanning any of the QR codes within these pages makes every talented pool builder, designer, and industry professional in these pages easily accessibly to all of our readers. Learn more about their practice, range of products, and explore a portfolio of quality projects that showcase their expertise and range of skills. Most smartphones have in-built scanners in…

EYES ON THE PRIZE(S) Graziani Pools + Landscape has long been acknowledged as one of the leading pool providers across Western Australia and the name has become synonymous with impressive pool builds, high-quality workmanship, and pioneering designs. Recently recognised for its impeccable status, Graziani Pools + Landscape is thrilled to have been awarded the coveted prize of Western Australia Concrete Pool Builder of the Year at the 2021 SPASA WA Awards of Excellence. In addition to this prestigious title, Graziani Pools + Landscape secured several other accolades – further solidifying its deserved status as an industry leader. Graziani Pools + Landscape was also awarded gold for Best Concrete Pool over $120,000 and was the recipient of an astonishing three silver awards in Best Pool up to $120,000, Best Concrete Pool…

STYLE FOR YOUR TILES Bisazza is delighted to announce its collaboration with Fornasetti, bringing you a range of beautiful art that you can display in your home or pool. Both Bisazza and Fornasetti have garnered a pristine reputation internationally for their pioneering designs, high-quality materials, and beautiful, awe-inspiring pieces. This partnership brings you the best of both designers in the form of four different mosaic patterns – the Ortensia, Bocca, Serratura, and Soli a Capri, all inspired by iconic Fornasetti images that the brand is renowned for. The four images are timeless pieces which will remain beautiful for the ages, each drawing inspiration from powerful works of cultural significance. The mouth, the hypnotic gaze through the keyhole, the woman peeking out through a bed of floral blooms, and the glorious…

GATEWAY TO RELAXATION Polaris Hinge is thrilled to announce the release of its new soft-close hinge, the Polaris Retrofit 155. Polaris has gained a strong reputation for providing unparalleled glass gate solutions that exceed the benchmark for reliability, safety, and performance. Standing as a testament to this, in 2010 and 2016 its soft-close hinges were awarded the prestigious International Design Mark Award for its innovation, visual and emotional appeal, functionality, quality, usability, and environmental sustainability. Developed by Glass Hardware Australia and withstanding incredibly rigorous testing, the Polaris soft-close hinge was engineered to be durable and reliable, and to endure harsh pool chemicals and unpredictable outdoor conditions. With ongoing technical support and a three-year warranty on all products, you are covered regardless of what the Australian outdoors throws your way. The…

NANOLEAF TRIED AND TESTED: LIGHT UP YOUR WORLD Smart lighting industry leader Nanoleaf introduces the Essentials range – a new line of smart bulbs and lightstrips that offer vivid whites and rich colours for your everyday lighting needs. Following the success of its modular light panel products, Nanoleaf is now releasing an A19 bulb and lightstrip to provide the best lighting for your essential day-to-day activities. Both Nanoleaf products come with a small manual booklet full of easy-to-understand illustrated instructions outlining the simple installation process, which only takes a couple of minutes to complete. While the instructions could use one or two sentences to clarify certain points, the illustrations are a clever way to universally explain the set-up, making smart lighting accessible to everyone. The lightbulb has a cool geometric…