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