How to get a toasty indoor swimming pool at home for winter
Of all the enviable features a home can have, an indoor swimming pool is supreme.
The kidney-shaped backyard pool was once the height of sophistication and a symbol of success for an Australian family – even if the climate in some states meant it was rarely used.
At-home pools are now not just a hang-out for kids and their friends in summer, but also a year-round sanctuary for parents.
This has made indoor pools, at a realistic base cost of at least $230,000, the ultimate add-on.
For those not lucky enough to buy a home with an indoor pool – of which listings are scarce – one can be annexed to an existing property.
Costs are about $80,000 to $120,000 for the pool itself, and the addition of the room can be in the realm of $150,000, experts say.
Laguna Pools director Glenn Maxton says the wellness trend is an inspiration for his clients.
Custom designs based on luxury European bath houses, Turkish hammams and day spas are sought by customers for whom the pool is more than a place to cool off for three to six months of the year.
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The Age
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- The Age
How to get a toasty indoor swimming pool at home for winter
Of all the enviable features a home can have, an indoor swimming pool is supreme. The kidney-shaped backyard pool was once the height of sophistication and a symbol of success for an Australian family – even if the climate in some states meant it was rarely used. At-home pools are now not just a hang-out for kids and their friends in summer, but also a year-round sanctuary for parents. This has made indoor pools, at a realistic base cost of at least $230,000, the ultimate add-on. For those not lucky enough to buy a home with an indoor pool – of which listings are scarce – one can be annexed to an existing property. Costs are about $80,000 to $120,000 for the pool itself, and the addition of the room can be in the realm of $150,000, experts say. Laguna Pools director Glenn Maxton says the wellness trend is an inspiration for his clients. Custom designs based on luxury European bath houses, Turkish hammams and day spas are sought by customers for whom the pool is more than a place to cool off for three to six months of the year.
Sydney Morning Herald
8 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
How to get a toasty indoor swimming pool at home for winter
Of all the enviable features a home can have, an indoor swimming pool is supreme. The kidney-shaped backyard pool was once the height of sophistication and a symbol of success for an Australian family – even if the climate in some states meant it was rarely used. At-home pools are now not just a hang-out for kids and their friends in summer, but also a year-round sanctuary for parents. This has made indoor pools, at a realistic base cost of at least $230,000, the ultimate add-on. For those not lucky enough to buy a home with an indoor pool – of which listings are scarce – one can be annexed to an existing property. Costs are about $80,000 to $120,000 for the pool itself, and the addition of the room can be in the realm of $150,000, experts say. Laguna Pools director Glenn Maxton says the wellness trend is an inspiration for his clients. Custom designs based on luxury European bath houses, Turkish hammams and day spas are sought by customers for whom the pool is more than a place to cool off for three to six months of the year.
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'Going back to my roots': Aussie supermodel Jess Hart says she wants to raise her children, Baby-Rae and Glorious, in Ballarat after decades overseas
Australian supermodel Jess Hart has revealed she plans to return home and raise her children in Australia, after spending more than two decades living abroad. The 39-year-old, who was born in Sydney and raised in Melbourne, has lived overseas since she was a teenager, first moving to Paris at age 15 to pursue her modelling career after winning Dolly magazine's Model Search in 2000. Hart's career took off quickly, with high-profile campaigns for brands including Victoria's Secret, Guess, L'Oréal, Louis Vuitton and Max Mara. She's graced the pages of Vogue and Sports Illustrated, and called cities like London, New York and Los Angeles home. But now, with four-year-old daughter Baby-Rae, three-year-old son Glorious, and 11-year-old stepdaughter Wren in tow, Hart says she's preparing to lay down roots back in Victoria. "I want my children to be half-Australian and half-American- not just Americans with Australian passports," she told Harper's Bazaar. "I want them to be immersed in Australian culture and grow up the way we did." The supermodel, known for her cheeky gap-toothed grin, is reportedly eyeing a permanent base near Ballarat in regional Victoria- the same area where her late mother Rae's family once lived. Rae tragically died in January 2023 after a battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disorder formerly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. "It would make my mum so happy," Hart said. "[The region is] where her family had homes. I'm going back to my roots, my heritage." She also revealed she's currently exploring schooling options that would allow the family to split their time between both countries. While it's unclear whether Hart and her longtime partner, American NASCAR driver James Kirkham, are still together, she's made no secret of her desire to reconnect with Australia. In September, Hart starred in a Qantas campaign alongside First Nations model Charlee Fraser, with creative direction from Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin. When asked what she misses most about home, Hart quickly responded: "My friends and family." More recently, the supermodel shared a string of sweet snaps from her trip back to Australia on Instagram, including time spent at Sydney's Crown with her children. "Three little monkeys…. Just busy creating winter memories in Australia," she captioned the post. She also made an appearance at Australian Fashion Week in May, opening the Bianca Spender show to the delight of fashion insiders.
