Issue No. 51 June 2014

Recommendations

Info

CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE HOME AND GARDEN Making a Splash Creating your Perfect Pool By Hilary Diack With a long, hot summer already under way it’s time to look at ways of keeping cool. Having a pool in your garden used to be a dream for many, but now the use of new materials has made it easier, and in many cases, more affordable. So, what are the points to take into consideration? Cairo West Magazine went to leading pundits in design and architecture, Mona Hussein of Mona Hussein Design House and Medhat Abdallah of Magnum Enterprises to get a few top tips. 22 21
Private Residence Landscape, Hacienda, <strong>No</strong>rth Coast by Mona Hussein CWM: What are the latest trends in pool design? MA: New pools tend to be more simple and minimalistic with a ‘Zen’ style being incorporated even in parts of the general design of different pools. The ‘horizon’ pool is generally a sign of luxury and excellence of design while the ‘overflow’ gives a special touch to any pool as it allows continuity of the hardscape and the pool water as one unit. Water-relax beds are also added when the area allows. They become a part of the pool that is shallow to sleep in, sit on or even allow space for a partially submerged chaise longue in for relaxation. Also, allowing a pool slot for a jaccuzzi facility is another plus. In larger sized pools, we can always walk into the pool through a beach ramp that allows ease of access and a feeling of spaciousness, so you are forced to jump or use the pool stairs when wanting to take a dip. MH: During the past years, freeform swimming pools have been the most popular, allowing a unique element to the design. <strong>No</strong>wadays geometric swimming pools have started to regain popularity. They are simple in shape and style, I personally prefer them. What colour schemes are popular at present? MH: The traditional shades of turquoises, blues, and greenish tones always have been and probably always will be the king according to the majority of our consumers’ tastes. However, there has been a trend toward earth tones and shades of grey and, above all, a burned granite that is adorned with motifs, whether floral, geometric or pop art. Whites and other non-traditional colors for liner bottoms are also popping up, though consumers are still a little conservative to apply them. What are the advantages of skimmers vs overflow systems? MA: Generally, as mentioned, the overflow is the newer trend and gives, most of the time, a more modern look. When you are building a pool close to the house borders you will definitely need to use the skimmer in these sides. You can have a walking approach (overflow side) when you are adjacent to a wall, green barrier or a non-accessible side of the pool. So generally, skimmers are good for limited areas having surrounded pools and overflow is used to make the water, the greenery and the hardscape look interconnected as one space. What lining options are available? MA: Tiles, mosaic, and ceramics are used in different sizes and textures, plus the vinyl lining used in some types of constructed pools. Another new trend is to have the pool cladded with special sheets that allow waterproof printing to give a 3D look to the pool sides and bottom. CAIROWESTMAG.COM
Page 1 and 2: Issue No. 51 June 2014
Page 4 and 5: One of the absolute best things abo
Page 6 and 7: Contents Interview 10 Ramadan Serie
Page 8: FEATURE
Page 13 and 14: She played two amazing roles last R
Page 16 and 17: 16 CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE
Page 18 and 19: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE INTERVIEW In De
Page 20 and 21: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE INTERVIEW What
Page 24 and 25: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE HOME AND GARDEN
Page 30 and 31: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE Elie Azar salon
Page 32 and 33: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FASHION BANDANA
Page 34 and 35: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FASHION Polar w
Page 36 and 37: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE Reclaim
Page 38 and 39: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE Are the
Page 40 and 41: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE protég
Page 42 and 43: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE Greates
Page 44 and 45: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE spot as
Page 46 and 47: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE WORLD C
Page 48 and 49: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE Sunday
Page 50 and 51: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE Entries
Page 52 and 53: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE Interes
Page 54: CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE WELLBEING Has s
Page 57 and 58: HEWAYA ART CENTER KIDDLES ARKAN Hew
Page 59 and 60: CAIROWESTMAG.COM
Page 65 and 66: Dietary Supplements: The Good, The
Page 67 and 68: No Gym No Equipment No Excuses! 3 O
Page 71 and 72: 2. Camel Pose (Ustrasana): This pos
Page 74 and 75:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE WELLBEING Seein
Page 76 and 77:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE RESTAURANT REVI
Page 78 and 79:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE ART & CULTURE G
Page 80 and 81:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE ART & CULTURE O
Page 82 and 83:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE 82 81
Page 84 and 85:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE 84 83
Page 86 and 87:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE FEATURE Hotline
Page 88 and 89:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE 88 86
Page 90 and 91:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE what’s new Ul
Page 92 and 93:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE what’s new Ho
Page 94 and 95:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE what’s new LE
Page 96 and 97:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE what’s new Gu
Page 98 and 99:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE 98 98
Page 100:
CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE launC h I n g t
show all

Issue No. 51 June 2014

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?