A fresh take on a family favourite

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Written By Kim Manunui

This Waikawa renovation transformed an aging concrete pool into a clean, modern outdoor space designed for relaxed family living. Featuring a durable fibreglass lining, extended lounging step, sleek terrazzo paving, and a fresh deck to the pool house, the result is a low-maintenance, high-impact upgrade made for everyday enjoyment and effortless entertaining.

 

The clients came to us with a clear vision for their pool renovation: they wanted to transform their existing concrete pool into a modern, family-friendly space that balances style and functionality. They envisioned a durable, low-maintenance fibreglass lining paired with crisp white waterline tiles to brighten the pool’s look. A large, extended step was important for them—a versatile feature for lounging, playing, or relaxing with a daybed.

They also wanted to replace the old paving with sleek, contemporary Horizon Terrazzo Bianco pavers and create an expansive deck area leading to a pool house, enhancing outdoor living and entertaining space. For fencing, their brief was to have aluminium fencing that complements the home’s aesthetic while ensuring safety and durability.

Their goal was a fresh, comfortable outdoor area that suits modern family life in Waikawa, combining clean design with practical features. These included adding Mayfair’s proprietary insulation to what was previously a cold concrete pool.

Pool size: Freeform, about 6m x 3m, depth 1.4m - 1.6m

Pool features:

  • Colour: Fiji

  • Coping colour: Bianco

  • Coping: Honed Bullnose - Horizon

  • White Water Line Pavers

  • Spa Electric Pool Lights

  • Major updates:

    • Added insulation

    • Switch filter over to a Filtron Sand Filter and Put Glass media into it

    • Added a extended step for lounging and little kids play area

    • Replaced the paving with Horizon Pavers

    • Added an extensive decking area with a pool house

    • Replaced old pool fencing with new modern black fencing to match pool house aesthetic.

Pool design & build: Mayfair Pools Marlborough

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Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth.  And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

https://www.korio.co.nz
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