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Ep 115 The Outdoor Living Design Process and Features.
This episode is a 2025 recap of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast with Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs. Over 40 years of expertise is distilled into key episodes covering design trends, insider tips, and transformational outdoor projects. They discuss major episodes from the year, such as design processes, wellness in outdoor spaces, construction insights, and interviews with leading designers and product experts. Topics include wellness features like saunas, site analysis for new projects, handling trees in designs, and the latest in lighting, pool finishes, and unique outdoor products. Listeners are encouraged to share ideas and ask questions, with an emphasis on creating joy, relaxation, and memorable retreats in outdoor living spaces. The episode ends with a holiday greeting and a teaser for new trends in 2026.
https://www.farleypooldesigns.com/
https://www.instagram.com/farleydesigns/
https://www.instagram.com/luxuryoutdoorlivingpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/poolzila/
00:00 Introduction to Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast
01:30 Overview of the Five-Step Process
02:14 Step 1: Defining Your Dream Backyard
04:03 Step 2: Conducting a Site Analysis
06:48 Step 3: Creating Outdoor Living Spaces
09:10 Step 4: Enhancing Aesthetics and Functionality
12:33 Step 5: Designing the Perfect Pool
14:11 Specialized Products and Expert Insights
29:07 Discovering Swimmable Ponds
30:01 Vista Folia: Bringing the Outdoors Inside
31:35 Innovations in Pool Technology with Jandy Flora
33:05 Transforming Backyards with Sports Courts
34:16 Adjustable Patio Covers with George
34:46 Exploring Pebble Tech Pool Finishes
36:00 Trends and Design Challenges in 2025
36:38 Luxury Outdoor Living: Expanding the Podcast's Focus
37:28 Designing for Small Spaces
38:30 The Evolution of the Backyard with Eric Herman
39:52 Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Transitions with Susan Ziman
40:59 Creating Outdoor Bathrooms and Showers
41:48 Integrating Pools with Existing Trees
43:30 Designing for Grandparents and Multi-Generational Spaces
44:37 Fences, Walls, and Screens: Defining Your Space
45:00 Outdoor Living Starter Pack for First-Time Homeowners
46:10 Fun Features for the Backyard
47:01 Backyard Transformations: From Start to Finish
48:40 Wellness in the Backyard: Insights from Experts
53:44 Understanding Concrete Cancer and Construction Challenges
57:04 Regional Design Perspectives: Insights from Across the Country
01:05:19 Looking Ahead: Trends and Inspirations for 2026
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By Mike Farley
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This episode is a 2025 recap of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast with Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs. Over 40 years of expertise is distilled into key episodes covering design trends, insider tips, and transformational outdoor projects. They discuss major episodes from the year, such as design processes, wellness in outdoor spaces, construction insights, and interviews with leading designers and product experts. Topics include wellness features like saunas, site analysis for new projects, handling trees in designs, and the latest in lighting, pool finishes, and unique outdoor products. Listeners are encouraged to share ideas and ask questions, with an emphasis on creating joy, relaxation, and memorable retreats in outdoor living spaces. The episode ends with a holiday greeting and a teaser for new trends in 2026.
https://www.farleypooldesigns.com/
https://www.instagram.com/farleydesigns/
https://www.instagram.com/luxuryoutdoorlivingpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/poolzila/
00:00 Introduction to Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast
01:30 Overview of the Five-Step Process
02:14 Step 1: Defining Your Dream Backyard
04:03 Step 2: Conducting a Site Analysis
06:48 Step 3: Creating Outdoor Living Spaces
09:10 Step 4: Enhancing Aesthetics and Functionality
12:33 Step 5: Designing the Perfect Pool
14:11 Specialized Products and Expert Insights
29:07 Discovering Swimmable Ponds
30:01 Vista Folia: Bringing the Outdoors Inside
31:35 Innovations in Pool Technology with Jandy Flora
33:05 Transforming Backyards with Sports Courts
34:16 Adjustable Patio Covers with George
34:46 Exploring Pebble Tech Pool Finishes
36:00 Trends and Design Challenges in 2025
36:38 Luxury Outdoor Living: Expanding the Podcast's Focus
37:28 Designing for Small Spaces
38:30 The Evolution of the Backyard with Eric Herman
39:52 Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Transitions with Susan Ziman
40:59 Creating Outdoor Bathrooms and Showers
41:48 Integrating Pools with Existing Trees
43:30 Designing for Grandparents and Multi-Generational Spaces
44:37 Fences, Walls, and Screens: Defining Your Space
45:00 Outdoor Living Starter Pack for First-Time Homeowners
46:10 Fun Features for the Backyard
47:01 Backyard Transformations: From Start to Finish
48:40 Wellness in the Backyard: Insights from Experts
53:44 Understanding Concrete Cancer and Construction Challenges
57:04 Regional Design Perspectives: Insights from Across the Country
01:05:19 Looking Ahead: Trends and Inspirations for 2026
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