Our Top 10 Pools, Patios, and Porches

During the scorching summer months, there’s nothing better than diving in the pool or lounging in the shade. Outdoor retreats such as these can make this sometimes brutal season downright delightful.

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The shades of blue used on the curtains and pillows mimic the waters of the Gulf.
Tria Giovan

What a Breeze

 Why we love it:

  • The shades of blue used on the curtains and pillows mimic the waters of the Gulf.
  • Having a low, white fence enclosing the pool does not obscure the space and adds a measure of safety.
  • Urns on either side of the pool are low-maintenance decorative accents, as they get better with age.
  • Tiling the pool in a deeper shade tints the water a darker hue that prevents a bright reflection, important in the sometimes harsh light of summer.
RESOURCES: Design by Phillip Sides Interior Design, 334/240-3333; architecture by John Kirk, Cooper, Robertson & Partners, 212/247-1717.

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The shades of blue used on the curtains and pillows mimic the waters of the Gulf.

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