Reno Rehab: Pool Renewal

This is just a teaser. It’s a post about an unfinished pool that has major possibilities. The issue: I’m not a landscape artist, and we don’t have a Jamie Durie budget (did someone say hottie?)  The pool and backyard are brand new in two budget conscious ways: new pavers and pool refacing. Wasn’t cheap by any means but a great start. You’ll see more later.

This pool possessed the one thing that is totally wrong about Vegas: fake rocks. Don’t get me wrong I love Vegas, I love the kinetic energy, the chain smokers, the history, the cheese factor (best bachelorette party ever!) But the fake rocks offend my sensibilities, take me out of my comfort zone. It’s like watching a 70s movie with ridiculously bad special effects. Um, not fooling anyone.  I like creating an illusion that feels real, that’s what designing for television is all about. But a home has a different sense of reality, for me it needs to be clean, easy on the eyes, soft and light.

I started simple with the back yard. You shall see more soon! What’s your thing favorite about your backyard?