Transform your backyard into a luxurious Bali-inspired retreat with innovative, efficient, and affordable pool solutions designed for modern Australian homes.

What Is a Bali-Style Pool Aesthetic?

A Bali-style pool aesthetic captures the essence of a tropical resort, blending natural materials, lush landscaping, and tranquil water features to evoke the feeling of a luxury Balinese escape in your backyard. Essential elements include organic shapes, textured finishes, and seamless integration with the surrounding environment.

This design ethos is all about creating a private oasis at home, where the pool area becomes an extension of indoor living spaces, offering both relaxation and visual impact. Whether you’re a homeowner or a design professional, the Bali-inspired pool is achievable through thoughtful planning and material selection, even on a budget.

Design Foundation: Natural Materials & Organic Shapes

To achieve an authentic Bali-style pool, start with a foundation of natural materials. Incorporate rough-cut stone or volcanic rock pavers such as Sukabumi around the pool’s edge for a textured, organic feel. Timber or teak decking delivers warmth and a soft underfoot experience - both essential to echoing the Balinese look.

Bamboo screens or panels offer privacy while blending into the environment. The use of curved pool shapes, like the Plungie Arena, rather than strict geometric forms, adds to the organic and relaxed resort aesthetic. Plungie pools are designed to integrate easily with a wide range of outdoor materials and landscaping styles, offering flexibility in both placement and finish. This makes them a practical choice for streamlined construction and cohesive backyard design.

Tropical Landscaping for Privacy and Impact

Lush, layered planting is a hallmark of Balinese-inspired outdoor areas. Populate the pool perimeter with dense tropical foliage - think frangipani, birds of paradise, golden cane palms, fan palms, elephant ears (Colocasia), ferns, and bamboo varieties. Strategic planting not only amplifies the resort feel but also enhances privacy, transforming your backyard into a secluded retreat.

Shade & Chill: Bali Huts, Pavilions & Daybeds

No Bali-inspired space is complete without a shaded relaxation zone. Consider adding a Bali hut with alang-alang thatch roofing, a timber pergola, or a pavilion adjacent to the pool. These features provide essential protection from the sun and create a designated space for lounging and entertaining.

Incorporate low timber furniture, outdoor daybeds, or plush cushions for added comfort and style. Plungie’s compact pool solutions fit seamlessly with shade elements, enabling efficient site use even on smaller residential blocks, while delivering the resort experience homeowners desire.

Finishing Touches: Water Features & Ambient Lighting

Water features are central to the Bali pool aesthetic, introducing movement and a soothing soundscape. Consider spill-over water walls, bubblers, or Balinese statues with water spouts to enhance the sensory experience. Reflective ponds or secondary pools can be positioned nearby for added luxury, drawing the eye and elevating the sense of tranquillity.

Ambient lighting is key to extending the enjoyment of your Bali-inspired pool into the evening. Use uplighting on feature plants, soft lanterns, and underwater pool lights to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Integrating fire bowls or torches can also add a dramatic natural element. Plungie pools support a wide range of finish and lighting options, enabling customisation to suit every project’s vision and budget.