Tuesday, 2 July 2013

Diving In: Outdoor Pools

Guest post by Lily Ellis of Birch + Bird.

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David Allee for Dwell

Although we've had a fair amount of sunshine over the past few weeks, temperatures haven't been nearly as warm as they have been in summers gone by. They are supposed to rise this weekend though and I'm sure my kids would be pleased as punch to take a dip in any one of these backyard pools! I don't know about you, but I prefer pools that look more natural and blend into the landscape a little bit more than the standard bright blue-lined versions. Although with views like these, I wouldn't complain about a thing!

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Peter DaSilva for The NY Times

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Jenna M. McKnight for Architectural Record

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I think feed tank pools are pretty genius and oh so affordable! Upcycled and the perfect size for a cool plunge, not to mention so much easier to maintain than a full sized swimming pool. Would your dream home include a backyard pool? If so, which would you choose? Enjoy the sunshine!

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Lily co-writes with Rachel over at Birch + Bird. Together they organize local handmade + vintage markets and run a small Etsy shop. You can follow Birch + Bird on Facebook and Twitter.

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