Sorrento Project - Taking The Plunge With Mediterranean Style

Elegant Outdoor Living in the Suburbs

Alright, this one is a bit of a stunner. If you want to see how you can make a backyard both functional and breathtaking, this Mediterranean-inspired pool and spa combo pretty much nails it. When the clients first came to us, they were after something totally different - and they pushed us to get creative.

There's a fully-tiled, raised spa that's the clear hero of the outdoor space. Feels a bit like an instant holiday when you step out there. The sheer glass fencing lets you see the pool from the alfresco area - that was a real must-have for these homeowners - and it really opens the place up. They've got a separate lawn area and sandstone paving that's both practical and easy on the eyes. It's the sort of spot where you really want people over and you don't have to panic about cleaning up too much.

We took care of all the paperwork, coordinating both planning and building permits, so when it came to construction, there were no headaches for anyone. The pool is a pretty good size at 9m x 3m, so it works for exercise or for family water games, or even just lounging about. Our crew fitted the pool and spa with both solar and gas heating, so it's always going to be the right temperature no matter if it's a sweltering January day or one of those cold Melbourne nights.

Then you've got all the tech perks. The Viron Connect10 automation system gives you full remote control from your smartphone, so if you're out and want to get your pool started or get the spa heated before you get home, it's easy. When we handed this over, the maintenance was one of the things that kept coming up. It needed to be simple to take care of, and that's exactly what we delivered.