Perhaps, one of the most exciting projects to put up on your outdoor space is a swimming pool. You probably already have an idea in mind about how it is going to look like once it is completed. Oftentimes, we tend to focus much on the design of the pool itself to the exclusion of the pool house or cabana, which is equally as important.

The pool house is typically where your swimmers can dress and shower. It can also be an entertainment center for your friends or even a guesthouse for a visitor. If designed right, your pool house can give your home added value.

Here are some valuable tips to help you design your ideal pool house:

1. Consult a familiar mind on the Building Code mandated by the government. There is a prescribed distance between the house and your pool, to cite an example. The depth of the pool is also a factor.
2. Make sure the design of your pool house is similar to that of your home to avoid architectural clashing, which is not pleasing to the eyes.
3. Design the pool house so it would have both indoor and outdoor spaces. That means your family or your guests can sunbathe but will also find shelter in case of sudden rain.
4. Value the privacy of those who will use the pool house, and that includes you. Make especially sure the dressing room is private, with ample covering such as blinds and screens.

5. The pool house should have its amenities. Place a mini-fridge and extra towels in the pool house so you or your guests wouldn't have to go to the main house to get a glass of cold drink or an extra set of towels. This would also prevent people from making puddles on the floor.
6. Make sure the pool house has enough storage space, so pool equipment would be very convenient and close at hand. This means putting up cabinets and shelves.
7. If the pool house is large enough, you can turn it into a place where you can hold parties or just hang around with guests. You can put there a bar with waterproof seat covers.

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Of course, it is also important to have electricity in the pool house. If you put a large TV there, you and your friends can watch your favorite movies or catch up on your beloved TV shows.

1. Think of a patio where you have sofas and tables. In the outdoor portion of a pool house, you can have a bar for partying. Since the chairs and the sofas would be covered in waterproof material, guests can come and go from the pool to the pool house and back again.
2. Some of the best-designed pool houses have themes, such as Greek or countryside. Remember, the primary purpose of a pool house is to have a place where swimmers can quickly shower and change. You can put up outdoor shower stalls and an indoor dressing room with complete privacy.

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Besides all these tips, the most important thing is to have fun while building your pool house, because more than just an added feature of your home, a pool house enhances the backyard entertainment and poolside experience. And that counts for a lot!