This means that they may be trekking water through the pool house, or that they may be applying sunscreen, zinc, or suntanning lotion in the pool house. These may stain or damage the materials inside your pool house, so opt for pool house ideas that are fairly durable and versatile. Aiming for furniture and materials that can be easily wiped down and cleaned is a great idea, too.



However, the exterior of your pool house isn't the only thing to worry about. The interior of a pool house is important, too. What you do with your interior design will of course depend on your own tastes and on the space that you have available, but aim for something in keeping with the pool theme. For example, vases filled with shells or glass beads are a great option that suit a watery theme. Photographs of your family in bathing costumes, or photographs of ocean scenes or beach houses can be a great way of linking your pool house with the wider pool and water theme. Whites, blues, and yellows are great colors for decorating pool houses, and soft cushions and wicker are also great for keeping within the pool house theme.



The key to a great pool house is to make it your own. Aim for colors and styles that suit your taste, which is likely already reflected in your home. Try to make it a relaxing place that you'll want to spend time in before or after a swim. Aim for fun colors and a simple, clean look that's easy to look after and maintain.