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DESIGNS ON POOLS

FITTING IN

‘A garden pool area must be designed so it is part of the scene, complementing the architecture of your home and surrounding landscaping. Consider the shapes, lines and forms in the wider garden – the swimming pool needs to be sympathetic to that master plan design. For instance, if the garden has lots of organic lines, then a rectangular pool will look out of place,’ explains garden designer Marcus Barnett.

POSITION WISELY

‘It should be in a discreet or hidden area, not

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