Want A Pool By Summer? Here’s 3 Things To Do Right Now

Although summer is still pretty far away, if you are considering purchasing a pool, now is the time to start your research. We’re giving you a jumping off point for the process with these three things you need to do before you buy your pool.

1. Figure Out Your Motives For Wanting A Pool 

This isn’t as simple of a process as it seems. Really ask yourself why you want a pool. Do you want it for family to enjoy and play in, or are you a swimmer and want a place to train? If you want it for family fun, are your children younger or older? Younger children are probably going to need a shallow end, and older children may want a deep end to dive into or play games in. Pools, especially in-ground pools, are large commitments; are you willing to keep up with the maintenance? Looking at your motives for a pool will help you to better determine if a pool is the appropriate backyard accessory, because we don’t want it to end up being an unused space that you sank a lot of money into.

2. Establish Your Budget 

You’ll need a pretty penny to be able to purchase a pool, so planning out your budget for this expense is a necessity. You can’t plan out your pool if you can’t pay for it. Begin looking at your accounts and seeing what money you’ll be able to put into it out of pocket, what you’ll need to finance, etc. While you’re planning, start looking at financing options and make sure you are eligible and meet the terms of the loan options in your current financial state. While you won’t be able to plan out exactly how much the pool is going to cost without actually going through the purchasing process, knowing how much you are able to spend will be helpful for you and your contractor.

3. Begin Researching Your Desired Size, Shape and Material 

This step is a lot more fun than the previous two, because it involves envisioning and brainstorming about your dream pool. Think about the pool shape you’d like to have: maybe rectangular, kidney-shaped, or custom? Do you like the look of concrete pools or fiberglass more? You can find images of pools that you like and compare them all to see which features you would like from each of them. Have some fun with this part, but be sure to keep your motives and your budget in mind while brainstorming.

7 Beautiful Patio Sets You’ll Want In Your Backyard

Looking for inspiration for decorating and accessorizing your backyard? Check out these 7 gorgeous patio furniture sets that will get your creative wheels turning and help you get started on your own patio project! 

 

This outdoor couch, table, and ottoman set that are part of the Meridian collection by Agio look like the perfect way to relax in the sun on a Sunday morning. Mimosas anyone?

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Pergola patios are a popular trend because they provide some shade and are easy to hang objects like curtains and lights from. This outdoor room gives you the homey feeling of your living room with a backyard breeze.

This patio set from the Animal Kingdom collection by Agio could really bring out the wild side in your get-togethers. Although they are pretty tame, the animal print pillows prove to bring just the right amount of adventure to this patio set.

Classic and sophisticated, this patio furniture from the Agio’s Arrington collection would stay timeless in any backyard and would fit in easily for any season.

Sitting around the fire never looked so elegant! This Balmoral fire pit table from Agio would look great by any pool or hot tub on a chilly fall night.

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For those are looking to spruce up a sunroom, this light design with its wooden ceilings and wicker furniture would be inviting to any house guest. And not many other people could say they have a couch that hangs from the ceiling!

Although you may not have a lakeside patio to put it on, this wicker set from the Veranda collection by Agio would go great on any patio and make it feel nice and cozy.

Did you see a set or piece of furniture by Agio that you think would look fantastic in your own yard? You can find these designs and many others in our selection of Agio products! For more inspiration, check out our Backyard Paradise Inspiration board on Pinterest!