Flat roof pool house

Flat roof pool house: opt for modernity with Akena

Gone are the days of the garden shed or ageing pool house: the flat-roofed pool house is now one of the most durable and modern solutions for adding character to your garden and increasing the value of your home. Positioned next to your aquatic area, the pool house now acts as an outdoor patio; an open, designer space for your outdoor equipment or relaxing furniture. Real added value! Smile: it's time to enjoy.

Flat-roof pool house: practical aesthetics

With its flowing lines, sleek design and glazed surfaces, your flat-roof pool house stands out from other models on the market, such as the traditional outdoor pergola. A true extension of your living space, this flat roof module offers a contemporary design inspired by our Scandinavian neighbours. Unbeatable!

In construction, it's often said that what's beautiful isn't necessarily what's practical. The construction of a flat-roofed pool house is a clear exception to this adage!

And yes: the advantages of this type of construction are far from trivial. In addition to its modern and elegant features, it boasts much easier maintenance and better integration into the landscape. What's more, the flatness of its roof offers a host of interior design and façade options! Last but not least, nature lovers will appreciate the option of planting the roof to blend in naturally with the surrounding environment.

Note: for a top-quality pool house that lasts, you need to choose the most resistant structural materials. Aluminium flat-roof pool houses offer one of the best value for money. Endlessly contemporary, aluminium is also light and easy to handle: one of the most popular materials for outdoor use.

The model

Couleur & style

Roof performance

Equipments

Swimming pool annex

Delicately positioned at the bottom of the garden, the pool house echoes the pool and organises life by the pool. The extension, enclosed by a bay window, offers a glimpse of a summer kitchen and bar, where you can enjoy a snack after a swim.

Fitness area

Installing a real fitness centre on your terrace is the perfect place to get healthy. On the wellbeing side, set up a balneotherapy area with a spa or jacuzzi, a suspended moment conducive to relaxation and recuperation.

Lodge between house and garden

Conceived as a house open to nature, this pavilion is partly freed from its partitions to open up to the outside world and become a place where you can recharge your batteries.

Garden room

The terrace, covered like a pergola, is the perfect place for your outdoor furniture. Furnished with a sofa, armchairs and a coffee table, it's the perfect place to relax after a swim.

Colours :

Coloris aluminium Akena - Gris givré texturé — Textured frosted grey

Coloris aluminium Akena - Gris architecte texturé — Textured architect grey

Coloris aluminium Akena - Noir sablé texturé — Textured sandblack

Coloris aluminium Akena - Gris anthracite texturé — Textured anthracite grey

Coloris aluminium Akena - Beige clair texturé — Textured light beige

Coloris aluminium Akena - Blanc brillant — Gloss white

Customisation :

The wooden wall partition is completely customisable. You can choose between different colours, materials, shapes...

Bardage lames bois - Akena — Wooden slats (bronze)

Bardage lames bois composite - Blanc - Akena — Wood composite slats (white, anthracite, caramel oak, ceruse, bleached)

Bardage lames bois composite - Chêne caramel - Akena — Clapboard (white, grey, anthracite, ceruse oak, caramel, bleached)

Bardage lames bois composite - Claire-voie brun moka - Akena — Wood composite slats with clerestory effect (grey, sand, mocha brown)

Bardage tôle acier - Chêne naturel - Akena — Clerestory-effect steel sheet (Natural oak)

- Self-supporting White/White sandwich panel, 63 mm thick,

- Panel assembly with joint keys,

- Panel centre distance 1200 mm,

- Roof pitch in the direction of the smallest dimension, with a slope of 2 to 5% depending on depth.

Stores gris pergola à lames orientables - Akena — Closing screen blinds

Brise-vue orientable coulissant - Pool house Akena — Adjustable sliding screen

Claustra décoratif gris anthracite - Akena - Pool house — Decorative screen

Coulissant de verre - Akena - Pool house — Sliding glass

Akena Pergola - Bandeau LED — Led ramp lighting

Applique murale - Eclairage Pool house - Akena — Light wall

Appareillage électrique - Prise - Pool house Akena — Electrical appliances

The cost of your project depends on a number of parameters: materials, equipment, accessories and your comfort requirements.

28 968€

Installing a pool house at home: steps to follow

A small utility room or a large storage shed? A simple poolside shelter, a multi-purpose space or a real garden house? Identifying your needs is the first step in determining the size of your future pool house. It is then essential to follow certain steps to ensure the successful installation of your pool house.

Where to install your contemporary pool house?: The location of your pool house depends above all on the characteristics of your land (is it sloping, wooded, more or less crumbly on its outer layers?) but also on the location of your indoor swimming pool or the orientation of your home.

More concretely:

The pool house is first and foremost a living space. Its orientation should therefore be considered in the same way as that of an outdoor terrace, whether covered or not. As a general rule, we recommend installing a flat-roofed pool house to the south or south-west, so that you can enjoy the sun all day long.

The distance from the house or pool should also be taken into account. Positioning depends on the use of your pool house. Is it a relaxation area, a storage area, a dining area or something else? Building a flat-roofed pool house close to the pool is more practical, but you can also position it close to the house for easy access to the main living area.

Akena tip: to position your pool house correctly, make the most of what already exists! A quick bioclimatic study will help you to take advantage of the natural shade of your trees and shrubs or the natural ventilation characteristic of your land. This will give you an extra living space with unrivalled thermal comfort.

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What original, modern ideas can you come up with to decorate your flat-roofed pool house?: Unlike a wooden or inflatable pool enclosure, a pool house is a living space. It often consists of a covered terrace, which may or may not be connected to an enclosed annex. This annex can house your outdoor equipment and barbecue, or it can be reinvented as a luxury dining room or spa: the choice is yours!

Whatever the case, there are a number of tricks you can use to make the most of the existing space with the minimum of effort:

Incorporating a bar overlooking the pool

Choosing adjustable ceiling panels, for the best thermal comfort

Installing integrated spotlights

The addition of curtains, for an anti-UV effect and reaffirmed cachet

Finishing touches: towel rails or hooks, screens, climbing plants, swings, etc.

It's a good idea to plan for two or three different use zones in a pool house. If you don't know where to start, ask one of our Akena experts for advice!
Flat-roof pool houses: the right price for every need!: The construction of a pool house with a flat roof naturally has financial implications. As a general rule, here are the criteria that will influence the price of your extension:

The size of the pool house: from a 5 m² storage area to a summer kitchen of 30 m² or more, your flat-roof pool house can be adapted to suit all your outdoor design needs. As a general rule, flat roof pool houses cover an area of 10 to 15 m².

An annex. Are you planning to build an enclosed extension to your outdoor terrace? Logically, this will have an impact on the price of the pool house.

The frame material used: wood, aluminium, composite materials or masonry.

Connections and finishing touches: installation of water, electricity and lighting points, as well as automatic blinds, music or other spotlights: the choice is yours.

Finalement, combien débourser pour un modèle design de ce type ? La bonne nouvelle, c’est que chez Akena, les pool houses sont 100 % personnalisables : vous êtes donc en mesure de définir vous-même le prix final de votre espace de vie, en accord avec votre budget. Il vous suffit pour cela de demander un devis !
Are there any building constraints for a pool house with a flat roof?: The construction of a flat-roofed pool house is governed by the same planning regulations as those applicable to other outdoor constructions. It is effectively an addition to your main home.

Installed in your garden, what might be described as a flat-roofed pergola requires planning permission if its footprint exceeds 5 m² (excluding protected sites):

Less than 5 m²: no permission required

Between 5 and 20 m²: a simple works declaration is sufficient

More than 20 m²: planning permission is required.

You should also consult the planning regulations applicable to your plot of land, using your local land registry. These may govern the height of the flat roof pool house or its distance from the road, even if your pool house is less than 5 m². If you need it, you can quickly obtain a cadastral view of your plot via the government website.