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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
The American Leather Living Room Aiden Chair ADN-CHR-ST has the right fabric, color and framework to fit inside a lovely pool cabana.
A cabana is any tent-like, small structure that has been designed to provide shade. This is often used by the beach or alongside a beautiful pool. Apart from providing shade, these can also double as dressing rooms. There are cabanas that are used as a mini kitchen for people who are enjoying the pool. Cabanas can be temporary or a permanent structure.
When you live in an area that has a lovely tropical climate, the cabana is sure to be at home. Build yours with those thatched roofing though if you’re planning to have one near the pool, then have framed aluminum, wood or steel. If you want plastic, then you can also go ahead and do so.
Cabana Sizes
There are many sizes for a cabanas. The small cabana can be as little as four by four feet or about 1.2 meters by 1.2 meters. This resembles a tiny bathroom.
A big cabana, on the other hand, can be as huge as a hospital suite which is about 10 x 10 feet. This is around 3.05 meters by 3.05 meters. There are also options that are 12” x 12” or 3.7 by 3.7 meters.
Cabana Amenities
In terms of amenities, cabanas have a lot to offer; some just come as basic structures that just keep the sun’s rays from burning your skin but there are also those that have curtains to offer a bit more of privacy. Still some include air vents, even electrical wiring so that you can have ceiling fans installed or even have a TV included.
Most cabanas come with exterior-grade fabrics. This cloth’s main purpose is to keep the sun’s rays out and also to provide some form of protection from rain. Don’t think that the flimsy curtain keep you dry during a storm, though. If you want to be protected even in such weathers, then find the pool cabanas that have more elaborate designs. These come with walls made of harder materials such as wood.
Inside the pool cabana, you can also unleash your creativity. Go ahead and have it furnished to your liking. Have some chairs inside complete with a cozy table to hold some drinks. Larger cabanas could even be installed with a bathroom and some running water.
Cabana Paint
If you choose to create a cabana by the pool and have it made of wood, then you can stylize it further by having it painted. Change the color according to the season; experiment; mix and match.
The Ornate Cabana
There are many methods of designing your pool cabana. Customize it according to your taste. Get carved wooden posts to create a distinctive cabana. You can also have iron or steel molding with ornate designs. Ask the help of a professional installer for a sturdier structure.
Cabana Lighting
A basic decorative touch for the pool cabana is the addition of lighting. Use fairy lights and have them coiled around those customized posts. You can also have a small pendant light set up if you have a working electrical system already in place.
‘Feeling more fabulous? Why not go all the way with a chandelier?
The Hooker Furniture Living Room Melange Flowered Drum Table is an outdoor charm that can make a wonderful accessory to your pool cabana.
Fortifying Your Pool Cabana
If you want to make sure that your cabana is able to stand up to winds and the torrential rains, then be sure to set metal posts. Determine the right size for the four posts. Begin by digging 14” x 2’ deep holes. Pour concrete to the bottom of every hole then set a 6×6 redwood post.
Attach the post then pour dry concrete all around it. Use a level to check the posts also to make sure that they are perfectly lined up.
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
FFDM’s Summer Home Collection provides a beautiful set for that perfect cabana. Don’t forget to display a bowl or tray of fresh fruits and some flowers to complete the look.
The pool house is a second house right inside your property. This could house a second kitchen, guest room, spare bedroom for a family member, or a game room. A pool house may just be adjacent to a major structure (your home) but it needs a building permit and a whole range of requirements. This is often a place that is also referred to as cabana though, technically, this is not the proper term to use.
Cabana is a three-sided structure that is roofed and is used to provide privacy right at the pool side. This can be considered a tent or it can be big enough to be built with a permit.
Whether you would want the cabana to be a full-blown pool house or a changing room, perhaps a storage room, the thing that you need to accomplish is the overall landscape. Cabanas are big so they cannot be hidden behind plants or bushes. This can be a part of your property that can improve its market value.
Position It Correctly the First Time
The cabana is big – more often than not – focal point in your backyard. Create a structure that is visually pleasing, one that would harmonize with the rest of your home’s current architecture. You have the leeway to repeat the colors, materials and finishes used on the facade. Your goal is to make the cabana appear like it was created together with the home when it was first constructed. The visual link should be powerful enough so make sure that you install the necessary elements such as outdoor lighting and accents.
Place the cabana right inside the property lines. Create a balance between the cabana and the pool as opposed to the cabana and the property line.
Preserve any plant life or tree in your backyard. Position the cabana so that even the trees of your neighbors will serve as a perfect backdrop for it.
Indoors and Outdoors: A Fusion
Every cabana is a unique place to its owners. The indoor and outdoor spaces could be anything from a fireplace, bar, or a covered patio. It is quite common to find covered patio during hot or rainy seasons. The barbecue place can also be located in a cabana. The more open space it looks, the more that it will become a visual add-on.
Orient Express Furniture Dining Room Vera Dining Chair – Havana Leather 6833.HAV-PA206 is perfect for a relaxing cabana.
Design Smorgasbord
Cabana can be symmetrical where both sides show equal parts of the beautiful landscape design. Pairing the plants is also a good way of creating symmetry in your design.
A curvilinear layout is a design that makes use of three or more elements. Say no to even pairings here as oddity is the key.
The cabana can also be screened allowing for outdoor living minus the mosquitoes. It can also be a place for entertainment. For those who want extra storage, then this will serve as a room for gardening supplies and equipment. Just make sure that you make the entryway large enough so that you can easily bring in (and out) the supplies that you need.
Consider also what you would want as your cabana view. The outdoors offer versatility and style that you can play with especially when you have a creative mind. Say no to a boring backyard. Now, the cabana can provide practical uses but it can also be a stylish focal point.
Do you want an outdoor dining area? This isn’t just another picnic table by the poolside. You can get creative by adding the right dining set. For a more put-together look, use luxury linens and drapes.
Lastly, the cabana can be the ultimate relaxation spot. Just set up a simple bedding, even a hammock, and tranquility is yours for the taking!
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