Summer holidays at last! It's the perfect time to take full advantage of the pool. Whether it's for relaxation, exercise or memorable parties, the pool will be at the heart of summer.
How do you dive into summer with complete peace of mind? In this guide, you'll find all the tips you need to optimise your summer experience around your pool. For a sustainable approach, you can now rely on eco-friendly decoration ideas and optimised water consumption management. As for activities, there's a whole range for young and old alike.
Green decoration and eco-responsible pool management
Creative and practical ideas can add an original, eco-friendly touch to your pool while reducing its environmental impact. Thanks to recovery and recycling solutions, you can create a unique, stylish and sustainable oasis of relaxation in your garden. Explore practical, eco-friendly ways to embellish and maintain your pool.
Decorating with recycled materials
Giving a second life to recycled objects and materials is a great way to decorate your pool area in an eco-friendly and economical way. Here are a few creative ideas.
Recycled wood
Recycled wood is an ideal material for embellishing the area around your pool. Whether you're building a bar, benches or a terrace, reclaimed wood adds an authentic, natural touch to your space. Not only is it an environmentally-friendly option, but it also looks great too. You can find recycled wood at demolition sites or from specialist suppliers and turn it into unique decorative elements.
Furniture made from recycled tyres to relax on
Give your old tyres a new lease of life by turning them into comfortable, durable poufs for your pool. They can be easily customised with paint, fabric or braided rope to blend in perfectly with your decor.
And why not recycle your tyres into recliners? Add a few colourful cushions, and they'll provide optimum comfort for relaxing by the water. With a little creativity, you can make them both attractive and weatherproof.
Place a low tyre table next to your pool to hold your drinks and books. This eco-friendly piece of furniture will be both practical and original.
Unique planters made from recycled pallets
Build your own planters by reusing wooden pallets. You can personalise them to suit your tastes, choosing the colours, shapes and sizes that suit you.
Recycled pallets are often free or inexpensive, making them an economical and environmentally-friendly option for embellishing your pool. You'll also be helping to reduce waste.
Plant your pallet planters with flowers, herbs or even small shrubs to add freshness and greenery around your pool.
The Pool Blaster iVac 350 Li cordless pool hoover is perfect for removing the small and large debris (leaves, dirt, sand, etc.) that may fall in with the plants and shrubs you've planted. This pool cleaner is ideal for both in-ground and above-ground pools. With an advanced conical filtration system and XL debris bag, it'll make pool maintenance a breeze.
With a little treatment, wooden pallets can withstand the elements and last for many years, providing a durable solution for your outdoor décor.
Ecological lighting with recycled bottles
You can use glass bottles to create magnificent lights to illuminate the area around your pool. Sand them down, drill a hole and place a light source inside to create a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Even plastic bottles can be reused for lighting. Cut them into original shapes and place them around your pool for a unique lighting effect.
Opt for renewable energy solar lamps, powered by integrated photovoltaic panels. They'll be both environmentally friendly and economical to run.
Customise your pool with recycled mosaics
Recover broken ceramic tiles to create unique mosaics around the edges of your pool.
You can also transform pieces of mirror into delicate mosaics that will reflect the light in a sparkling way.
And if you cut up coloured glass bottles, you can create sparkling mosaic patterns around your pool.
Flea markets and recycling centres are goldmines for finding unique, vintage items for your garden and pool decoration, at low prices!
Water management: a sustainable approach
Water management is crucial, especially during the dry season. Here are a few tips for saving water and using it responsibly.
Rainwater harvesting for watering and pool maintenance
Install cisterns or water harvesting tanks to collect rainwater. You can connect them to your gutters to maximise collection. The stored water can then be used to water your garden, fill and/or clean your swimming pool. In this way, you can considerably reduce your consumption of drinking water.
Good to know:
Pool maintenance should be carried out regularly, especially during the summer season, to ensure that your pool remains clean and hygienic. With a cordless pool hoover like the Water Tech Volt FX-8Li, you can clean your pool in just a few minutes. Compact and powerful, it's perfectly suited to cleaning large in-ground and above-ground pools quickly and efficiently. For lighter use, you can opt for the Water Tech Volt FX-2 portable pool hoover. It's perfect for quick, one-off cleaning of corners and steps. It has a long operating time of up to 2.5 hours.
Modifying your gutters
By adapting your gutters, you can direct rainwater directly to your cisterns rather than down the drain. It's a simple and effective solution for recovering large quantities of water.
Rainwater harvesting tanks and bins can be found second-hand, reducing the cost and carbon footprint associated with buying new.
A variety of fun and sporting activities to try in and around the pool
The swimming pool is not only a place to relax, but also an excellent space for a variety of sports and fun activities. Make the most of the summer season for memorable moments in and around the pool. From aquagym to the Paris Olympics and a pool party for 14 July, there's something for everyone!
Aquagym and other water exercises
Aquagym is a gentle, effective way of working all the muscles in your body. The movements in the water are less traumatic for the joints, making it an ideal activity for all ages. Give your body a gentle workout with aquagym and a range of water-based activities. Use accessories such as water fries, weights or flotation belts to diversify your activities. Now's the time to have fun with your children with water games and challenges.
For children, you can take inspiration from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to organise fun mini-competitions. Diving, swimming, relays, treasure hunts - you can recreate the Olympic spirit in your pool! For parents, water polo sessions will challenge them.
In keeping with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games theme, you can decorate the pool in the colours of the Olympic rings to create a festive atmosphere. Flags, banners, balloons... give free rein to your creativity! And don't forget the medal ceremony to celebrate everyone's achievements. A moment of pride and sharing not to be missed!
With these ideas for decorating with recycled products, you can transform your pool into a haven of peace and beauty, while protecting the environment. Give free rein to your creativity and have fun giving new life to ordinary objects. In this way, your pool will become a reflection of your commitment to sustainable living, while also being trendy. Dive into summer and turn your pool area into an unforgettable place of relaxation and conviviality!
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