Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast

Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast

Dive into the world of pools and outdoor living bliss with ’Luxury Outdoor Living’ the podcast designed exclusively for homeowners eager to transform their outdoor spaces into havens of relaxation and entertainment. Join us weekly with hosts Mike & Trey from Farley Pool Designs as they embark on an exciting journey to help you make the most informed decisions when it comes to buying a pool, spa, or enhancing your overall backyard living experience. Our expert hosts, each have more than 30 years of industry experience, will demystify the process, offering invaluable tips on selecting the perfect pool or spa, navigating design and landscaping choices, understanding maintenance, and even optimising your backyard for year-round enjoyment. Each episode they’ll answer your questions, which you can submit at www.poolsideperspectives.com, and discuss a vocabulary word in the pool industry. Whether you’re a first-time pool owner or a seasoned backyard enthusiast, ’Poolside Perspectives Podcast’ is your go-to source for inspiration, advice, and insider knowledge to create the backyard paradise you’ve always dreamed of. Tune in to unlock the secrets of outdoor relaxation and entertainment, and turn your backyard into an oasis you’ll cherish for years to come. Subscribe today and start your journey towards backyard bliss!”

Episodes

October 28, 2025 52 mins

Welcome to the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast hosted by Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs. The Farleys share their insights on essential outdoor living features. The episode breaks down key elements like quality grass, shade solutions, water features, gardening tips, outdoor furniture, kitchen equipment, wellness setups, lighting, fire pits, and storage. By focusing on these essentials, they provide a roadmap for creating ...

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Welcome to the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast with Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs. With over 40 years of experience, the Farley team shares insights on transforming backyards into serene retreats. In this episode, step four of the design process is explored, covering the importance of creating visually appealing spaces. Topics include 3D modeling, sightlines, and prioritizing features such as fire elements, water featur...

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Explore the world of fences, walls, and screens to elevate your outdoor living space with Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs. With over 40 years of experience, they delve into the aesthetic and functional aspects of these crucial elements, offering tips on creating privacy, defining spaces, and enhancing views. Discover innovative materials, design trends, and practical advice to turn your backyard into a personal oasis. F...

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Mike and Trey Farley celebrate the second anniversary of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast. They dive into enhancing outdoor spaces with George from Apollo Louver Roofs, exploring the benefits of louvered roofs for shade and weather protection. They discuss installation methods, weather resilience, customizable features, and integrating smart home technology. Additionally, the episode includes expert advice on outdoor kitchens and ...

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This episode is a treasure trove of ideas for creating memorable outdoor spaces that can keep families engaged and happy across generations. Mike and Trey Farley, experts in pool design with over 40 years of experience, share their extensive knowledge on transforming backyards into luxurious personal retreats that cater to both grandparents and grandchildren. Dive into discussions about integrating pools, outdoor games, lush garden...

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Mike and Trey Farley welcome Scott Armstrong from Synthetic Turf Experts to discuss the evolution of backyard sports courts. With over 40 years of experience at Farley Pool Designs, the hosts delve into the design and installation of various courts, including pickleball, tennis, and basketball, as well as multi-sport setups and emerging trends like sunken trampolines and in-ground trampolines. Scott shares insights on materials, ma...

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How do you ensure your luxury outdoor space stands the test of time? Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs delve into the complexities of creating stable, long-lasting backyard retreats. Drawing from over 40 years of experience, they discuss soil stability, the need for geotechnical reports, and the critical role of structural engineering in pool and outdoor living space design. From understanding the diversity of soil types ...

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Join Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs as they mark their 100th episode of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast. With over 40 years of experience transforming backyards into personal paradises, they dive deep into the essentials of designing the perfect outdoor kitchen. From ideal layouts and essential appliances to the importance of proper ventilation and lighting, Mike and Trey share invaluable insights that ensure your ou...

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Discover how to incorporate existing trees into your landscape design, the importance of consulting an arborist, and the impact of trees on property value and well-being. Learn practical tips for preserving tree health during construction, managing root systems, and navigating the challenges of working with different types of trees. Join Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs as they share insights from over 40 years of transf...

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Join Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs as they delve into the complexities of Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) in swimming pools with expert guest John McIntyre. In this in-depth episode, discover the causes and devastating effects of ASR, how to identify it, and crucial steps for prevention and mitigation. John, a professional engineer with over 46 years of experience, shares his extensive knowledge and insights on this crit...

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Welcome to the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast featuring Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs. In this episode, they discuss transformational backyard projects, the latest pool lighting innovations, and advanced pool automation systems with industry experts Brian and Kim from Fluidra, a major international pool equipment manufacturer. The conversation covers LED lighting advancements, robotic pool cleaners, the convenience of ...

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In this episode of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast, hosts Mike and Trey Farley from Farley Pool Designs delve into the world of artificial green walls with Sebastian, the owner of VISTAFOLIA, and Tim, the commercial director. They discuss the history, benefits, and customization options of VISTAFOLIA's UV and fire-resistant synthetic plant products, which are used to create stunning, low-maintenance green walls and other installa...

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Welcome to the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast with Mike and Trey Farley from Farley Pool Designs. In this episode they discuss the importance and benefits of outdoor bathrooms, showers and bath tubs in enhancing backyard retreats. They explore the concept's appeal, addressing common homeowner concerns, and explaining the detailed planning and costs. The episode covers different types of outdoor bathroom setups, from basic sinks to e...

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Join Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs in the latest episode of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast as they dive deep into creating perfect backyard entertainment spaces. With over 40 years of expertise, they discuss Step 3—entertainment features. Learn how to design with gatherings in mind, whether for intimate hangouts or large crowds. Discover the importance of size and layout for outdoor spaces, the latest trends in bui...

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Join Mike and Trey Farley from Farley Pool Designs as they delve into the world of backyard water features with Greg Wittstock, founder of Aqua Scape. From Greg's childhood fascination with ponds to creating world-renowned water features, this episode offers insights on transforming outdoor spaces into personal retreats. Learn about Aqua Scape's innovative 20 product, 20 step approach, and explore how their biological filtration sy...

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Join Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs on the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast as they delve into the world of luxurious backyard retreats. In this episode, they interview Brandon, the sales manager from Illuminated Trees, who shares the fascinating journey and unique features of hyper-realistic illuminated trees. Discover how these artful creations, used in venues from Las Vegas casinos to high-end restaurants, can transfor...

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Welcome to another wonderful episode of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast by Farley Pool Designs. Hosts Mike and Trey Farley are joined by special guest Susan Semmelmann, founder of Semmelmann Interiors. Susan shares her inspiring journey of launching her interior design brand and how she expanded her operations across Texas and beyond. The discussion delves into the intricacies of designing cohesive indoor and outdoor spaces, the...
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In this episode of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast, hosted by Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs, the focus is on the transformative power of outdoor lighting in creating stunning landscapes. The guest, Jan Lennox Moyer, a renowned landscape lighting designer with nearly 50 years of experience, shares her journey from interior design to landscape lighting. She discusses the intricacies of landscape lighting, including th...

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June 18, 2025 52 mins

In this episode of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast, Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs return with the second installment in the two part series of building your dream backyard. Key topics include the difference between plot plans and surveys, the significance of understanding utilities and easements, tips on navigating HOA and city regulations, and the critical role of soil reports. The episode also features a segment o...

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In this episode of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast, hosts Mike and Trey Farley from Farley Pool Designs interview Chuck, a seasoned veteran in the pool design industry. Chuck recounts his extensive experience, sharing a fascinating story about a lost lighter connected to a historical pool built by his father. He discusses the evolution of pool designs over the decades, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive planning and coll...

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