What is a pool house, and how can you build one?
Gardens are versatile spaces that can be transformed to fulfil an array of aspirations.
Bespoke buildings, such as pool houses, make wonderful additions to homes and gardens which we dive more into in this blog:
What is a pool house?
What is a pool house?
Pool houses typically neighbour outdoor swimming pools. Conventionally they’re known for providing a convenient place for pool users to change, safely stow away swimming equipment, and afford ancillary accommodation.
Fast-forward to today, pool house designs and purposes have evolved so modern pool houses offer homeowners like you these benefits and much more…
Pool house ideas
Pool house ideas
Whether you’d love to construct an outbuilding to accompany your home swimming pool or you’d like to complement your home with both, in addition to your treasured surroundings, the requirements and use(s) you have in mind for your pool house will inspire its design. Here are just a few examples of the types of pool houses our clients here at Oakwrights have crafted with us:
• A pool house gym and sauna for pre- and post-swims.
• A private place where families can enjoy indoor-outdoor living beside the relaxing sound of rippling water.
• A pool guest house to entertain friends and a home away from home for them to retire to at the end of the day.
Of course, you may envision utilising your new outbuilding in more than one way, and the beauty of a pool house design is that it can be multifunctional if you so wish.
Top 5 considerations when building a pool house
Top 5 considerations when building a pool house
1. Its purpose
Instead of focusing all your attention at the start of your journey on its look, we recommend you determine the exact function(s) of your new pool house. This will then help you to benchmark…
2. Your budget
Approaching your chosen design-builder with a transparent budget is vital to ensuring everyone is on the same page for your project from the outset. Once you have your budget, your architectural design can begin flowing.
3. Your home and garden
The aesthetics and ambience of your home and garden will also influence your pool house design. You may, for example, wish to construct it with balancing building materials, such as oak, or position it around a particular feature in your garden.
4. Its architectural design
Feeling confident with the above three steps, for the very first time, every aspect of your pool house project will be brought to life during this highly anticipated stage, where dreams become realities!
5. Planning permission and Building Regulations
Some bespoke buildings may fall under permitted development rights and as a result, may not require planning. Important factors such as location, size and height will guide the route for your future pool house, which the Planning Portal details further here.
Rest assured, our experienced teams will work with you to achieve planning permission approval if required and will collate and supply associated Building Regulations documentation.
Oak framed pool house designs
Oak framed pool house designs
From its structural stability and longevity to its charm and character, oak offers many construction benefits. What’s more, the warming hues and unique tones that can be admired within each unique piece of sustainable green oak used to hand-finish our below clients’ pool houses provided them with a timeless blank canvas to add their personal touches:
• Mark and Clare’s oak framed pool house in West Sussex
• The Gallimore’s oak frame pool house and gym complex in Buckinghamshire
Ready to get started?
Ready to get started?
Whether you have a clear concept for your pool house or are ready to talk to someone about the possibilities of designing and building one, call 01432 353353 to arrange an appointment with our architectural team, and together, let’s begin your oak frame journey!
