Check out these pool shade ideas to help you enjoy your outdoor space.

Layering multiple types of landscaping plants will also ensure a denser, less patchy form of shade.

For example, asunroom additionwill add as much value and beauty to your interior as your exterior.

Pool shade ideas

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If you like to swim in the morning, place it facing east.

Add Umbrellas Poolside

Patio umbrellas are stylish and functional.

Enhance the Shade

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A pergola over a pool is a great idea in itself.

Pool shade ideas

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But by adding awaterfall or water featurealong the edge, you’ll have the ultimate cool-off area.

As the trees grow taller, your whole yard will benefit from more shade, pool area included.

As a bonus, a shade sail prevents debris from landing in your pool.

Tall shrubs around pool

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There’s no standard pool size, so many shade sail manufacturers offer custom sizes.

You’ll get guaranteed shade coverage no matter the time of day.

Plus, retaining walls can double as stylish planters.

house shading a pool

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Fill it with your favorite towering plants like cacti orherbaceous shrubs.

Add a hedge wall plus two umbrellas, and you’re covered.

As the shadows grow longer, these sources will also shade the rest of the pool.

Sunroom and trees for shade

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Don’t forget to include anoutdoor dining areafor fueling up between laps around the pool.

Share the Shade

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A large patio umbrella often has room for twolounge chairsbeneath it.

pool house as shade

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Patio with three umbrellas

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shade over pool with a pergola

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waterfall and pergola

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Pergola Next to a Pool

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umbrella in pool

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fence as shade for pool

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perimeter of yard covered in trees

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pool house and pergola

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Cover over pool

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two twin sails over pool

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courtyard shading a pool

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retaining wall creating shade

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pool in half shade

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pool seating with shade

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patio with shade

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seating area near the edge of a pool

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