RENOVATING A RUIN: Exciting Building Plans for the Long Italian Summer

This episode of Renovating a Ruin, we're sharing our plans for a rustic Italian swimming pool for the ultimate relief during the long hot seasons of spring and summer in Tuscany.
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[@elisaleal8010]

Yes to seeing what Guido and you eat to stay healthy ☺️ I love learning new healthy and sustainable recipes. As for the pool lining, I’d go for the grey. There’s nothing more beautiful than a dark teal pool.

[@miajoyce11]

I think the grey sounds lovely.

[@The02122010]

Yes, please share some recipes.

[@ana419]

It may look pretty for a fountain, but looks dirty in a pool.

[@karenclark3561]

The larger, wide gradual steps into the pool create a safe zone for toddlers/young children to sit and play without worry of toppling over or falling into deep water. Cant wait to see your completed project!

[@ninaoaster8039]

In today's day and age, to see a woman so happy and so in tune with Mother Earth is a wonderful sight to see for many of us. I wish you much love and peace and pray you enjoy this most wonderful time. Blessed be.

[@sonjapollon568]

From Palm Springs, CA… pool capitol of the world: build a large tanning shelf in your pool; GREAT for babies, little kids, grown ups. Also, holes for umbrellas in the tanning shelf; essential! You’ll be spending many happy moments in the lounge chairs under the umbrellas watching your kids while they are pretending to be fish 😍 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

[@cherylfluege3345]

This is a great idea!

[@user-ik2no7jw5g]

Holes for umbrellas is perfect!

[@dc3428]

Thank you for this idea!

[@misssilencedogood5968]

If you are under 6 feet you are going to need a lighter pool otherwise the pool will be EXTREMELY HOT in darker shades. The lighter the lining the brighter the water and cooler. The darkest you should go under 6 feet is sand/cream. Signed a pool owner in California 😉

[@tracylulu4015]

Exactly! I live in Miami were the temperature is all ready in the 90''s in June. I've got a salt water system pool that's gray, with platform steps. Looks like a natural pond. The water never gets hot. In fact, I turn on the heater when guests come over. I'm sure their pool will be beautiful 😊

[@sherryhudson9075]

Your Dr is so right. I have 6 children and I continued life as normal, doing the things I always did and everything was absolutely perfect. Pregnancy is a normal part of a woman’s life, and yes, eat healthy but don’t overthink everything. Looks like hubs has lost some weight too. ❤️considering you will have children in the pool,I’d vote for a light color so the swimmers can be easily seen

[@caffhan]

I thought Guido had lost weight for sure

[@hahna77]

Indeed. Healthy and happy is key. The way women did it hundreds if years ago was best.

[@Jen.O]

I'll second the suggestion for LIGHT pool color so you can easily SEE SWIMMERS playing around

[@daniellereid01]

I second this excellent advice. I had 3 healthy babies over 30 years ago and the exercise portion is very important. Do what makes you feel healthy and good xox

[@desiraeriddick3005]

I would love it if you created a video on what you’ve been eating for optimal health!

[@margaretmcclellan5744]

Diving into deep blue water is always refreshing- go with the grey liner for a cool turquoise blue pool! Your‘Stealing Beauty’ clip has always been my favorite natural / organic swimming scene- it’s memorable! Love the stone and the natural setting for your location- beautiful!!! You will create something wonderful, as you always do- Thank you for the inspiration!

[@ISTEasnoneother]

I’d go for the gray lining too, will be lovely in the long run. And for your allergies, start using a netipot Kylie, with himalayan salts. My highly allergic husband finds great relief from it! You can use it daily even twice if the season is high, eat local honey to counter your allergies. Good luck in the second half of your pregnancy!

[@lancestricklin5271]

Watching y’all talk about your pool project I was struck by the beautiful friendship that continues to grow between you both. My wife and I have been married for 32 years and I still can’t wait to share everything I learn with her. The two of you are such wonderful people and you make me very happy seeing that there are others around the world who get to share in the magical union of lovers and friends. Congratulations to you both in your great fortune and best wishes for a safe pregnancy. I look forward to seeing Guidos face when his first born son arrives. The birth of your first being a son is an incredibly emotional experience for a man and your husband is such a thoughtful and caring man that he will feel the enormity of the gift you’ve presented him with. By the way I’m no chauvinist. I am the happy servant of two beautiful, incredible daughters..

[@KylieFlavell]

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment, Lance. 🙏

[@cathybutcher4826]

Your comment brought tears to my eyes and I am not a crier. It's wonderful to hear a man that is so in love and like with his wife.

[@brandon2912t]

It',s true it is beautiful !

[@patriciajessup5275]

Would love to see and hear how you two have been eating...feeling clean after a healthy meal is wonderful. You've also asked us to weigh in via the color of the pool interior...just my opinion but I think the pale grey would be so romantic as you stated that the water shade would be a greeny turquoise which are brilliant natural shades found in nature.

[@mariagillinson8527]

The first child is always different because your life changes. You don’t know what to expect and it’s all new but it’s an adventure and exciting and all wonderful. This new life life and the baby will have two loving attentive parents!! So excited for you both

[@tonimactavish9937]

Yes to everything on your video. Your diet, your pool, your joy in being pregnant. I love it all!

[@susang1925]

Kylie... you look radiant and healthy! Your Mother and Doctor are perfect coaches.... along with your wise intuitions.

[@rachbryant]

Yes to the platform, we had that when our daughter was a baby and it was so perfect, especially in teaching her to swim! You will love it. Ours was about 30cm deep which was ideal. It was also a great platform for her to jump off to us from into the deeper part with the stairs being to the side. We also instead of straight stairs had a deeper platform of about 50cm in depth on the stairs side, and then the stairs started from that depth. It was useful to get her used to deeper water where she could still touch. As for the lining I think keeping it the sandy colour in line with the stone riming the pool makes if feel the most authentic. Although darker pools have warmer water so could offer you a longer swimming season, although in Tuscany I am sure that is already pretty long.

[@rosie8126]

Cara Kylie, it was opportune that we have just found your video, full of love, family, passion, culture, language , food and music which we adore. You have made your story come out of the page, vivid and colourful, real and true. Our love of Italy is inherent in our genes. Our Italian mamma gave us the greatest gift in life, which is a joy, but our hearts were broken when she passed away three years ago. Thank you for telling us your story with Guido and your genuine love with all that you do. God bless you both and the joy for the future. ❤

[@kristindanan7407]

Mother, designer, and swimmer here (from Los Angeles). When it comes to pools, I believe the primary concern should always be for safety. One of the reasons for the solid color, lighter bottomed pools is for visibility. So many children drown each year, and it is much easier to spot a child in trouble in a lighter colored pool (especially if they are wearing a bright colored bathing suit). Also, I highly recommend a shallow, level wading area in the pool for younger children to be able to play around waist height and for you to place furniture in. Ours has a rope with floating buoys to delineate the normal pool (with its sloping depth) from the shallow wading area. This helps the little ones know where they can stand and play without worrying about going in the deep end. I also highly recommend getting/building a safety fence for around your pool. This will help keep little ones out of the pool when you’re not out there and prevent animals from falling in (we’ve had a number of wild bunnies drown). Another helpful feature (especially for any wild animals) would be to have a zero-entry on one side of the pool. This is a shore-like side that any animals trapped inside can easily walk/crawl out of. This is also easier on little ones who may scratch their bellies or shins on any rocks that you have on the other edges of the pool when trying to get out. Here in LA, our deck surfaces are usually concrete, which can cause severe burns on delicate feet during our hot summer months. We had a company put a non-slip, heat diffusing coating on our concrete, which has helped a lot (the name escapes me now). Lastly, you may want to consider getting a pool alarm once your baby is on the go. It can help give you some piece of mind while keeping your little one safe.

[@sandra4710]

Simply beautiful!! Every part of it; your filming, your honesty, your ability to communicate switching between Italian and English and your positive attitude toward life! It's no wonder you have all these subscribers! We love you!!

[@cesuich]

So glad to hear you're feeling well. With regard to the pool, I built a new pool a few years back with the "beach" style stair area. I also had them put an umbrella post hole in the center so we could sit with young children in the water with an umbrella if we wanted. We used the beach area quite a bit when they were all small. But not so much as they got older. When it's hot we would float around more than sit by the beach area. The umbrella option really helped keep the young ones from sun burn. Oh yes, I had a darker blue grey color in my pool. When filled it was beautiful very much like looking at deep ocean water. There's something about looking at the water with the grey blue that compliments the stonework very nicely.

[@rachaelnead4629]

I am just hearing you are pregnant. Congrats to you and your husband! I have a 13 year old and for my spouse and I it was the BEST thing we have ever done together. Raising a human is the BEST kind of hard. I never regret the time, love, worry, resources we pour into our son. Nothing has been more rewarding and given my life more purpose than being a mom. Parenting is humbling and messy and wonderful.

[@msmw6159]

My friend was an avid runner and loved it. She continued through the 8th month of her pregnancy and all was well. It's very important to do what you and your doctor's deem appropriate.😘

[@janewarren9546]

A pool is a fantastic idea! My "two cents" is a grey liner to make the water look blue... platform and stairs is a good idea too. You look healthy and lovely! So excited for you and Guido with the upcoming arrival of your baby boy!!

[@sambawomen]

The problem with cheap pool liners they always go yellow at the waterline over time, obviously a tiled pool is preferable and lasts much longer but is much more expensive, so if one has to use a liner then definitely use a darker slate colour, and I personally would definitely go for the more expensive Touch Stone product as the yellowing at the water line will be much less apparent and when filled with water it will look much more natural than the less expensive liner, also the slate grey makes the water a wonderful deep blue/turquoise colour… Well that’s my 2 cents 😆

[@carleenmessina5022]

Safety is most important with a new baby. I sincerely am happy for you both. Consider safety with the baby and a pool!

[@TDAEON]

I can see your little one toddling behind papa and you in the garden as you harvest the little veggies. What a blessed environment to raise a child. Xx

[@robertjames-life4768]

We’re on the 42nd parallel in Southern Oregon and typically we’re in the 80’s-90’s but not this year, getting some very precious rainfall and cooler temperatures. 🙏🏼 Our local farmers are thrilled! We love hearing about your progress in your pregnancy. My ex-wife, while pregnant with my son, ate a ton of raw broccoli he’s 31 now, very healthy and earned a PHD in organic chemistry- must be something good in raw broccoli. ☺️ We’d love to hear about your dietary regimen.

[@feliciaregina8602]

Definitely go with a full platform followed by the steps. Children love water play, filling and pouring water from a variety of containers. As for the pool lining whichever colour is a most natural blend with the environment. Light blue would blend well with the sky easily seen from the hillside and it is a cooling colour for those hot summer days. So happy for you both.

[@coriquackenbush7874]

Dear KylIE, MAY I tell you that your videos are wonderful. I see the work you put in to them. Very professional and delightful. I love the cooking, gardening, painting, etc. just about everything. Thank you.

[@lyndaandrian7204]

You do you, that is my advice and what you and your Doctor discuss. Don’t listen to any outside noise. Keep up the positivity it’s so beautiful

[@glleon80517]

Hello, Kylie, we just returned from a wonderful trip to Italy which included a week’s stay in a villa in San Casciano at a small wine-making estate. It was so hot! The estate was so beautiful I began to weep when we met our hosts. They have a pool and it was so wonderful! I recommend gray or pale blue color, not beige, or the water will look green, not what you want. We have an earth-tone pebble finish pool in Arizona and the water is not blue. I am glad your second trimester of pregnancy is going well. Blessings to you and Guido!

[@emmanuelleo599]

I was just listening to you talk about your pregnancy and I can tell you from first hand experience, keep doing what you are doing. I, like you, had nausea during my first trimester, but felt so energetic after that passed. I was super active, was very careful about my diet and exercised, jogged and even rode horseback up until the start of my seventh month. I only put on 24 pounds and was back in my regular clothes a week after delivering my beautiful, healthy baby girl. Less than 24 hours after giving birth I was at a birthday party.

[@ericupchurch2967]

Long Italian Summer... Swimming Pool. 🌊

[@friofun868]

Kylie, We are building are 3rd pool here in Texas and manage many more. Always go up on more horse power for your filtration system. Light bottoms are better for visibility & safety, we have both. The swim platform is nice for babies and watching kids while staying cool. The color of sand is modern & hip and you have ancient buildings. Your pool style on the video is grass with a stone surround, which is nice. You have a wide open, flat area for your pool with no landscaping so you might want to match the color of the pool to the sky which would be cinematic! Go deep on one end, you'll enjoy diving in on hot days. Tell Guido that he'll love staying in shape swimming to lose weight and tone up wonderfully!

[@malibooo]

Never clicked so fast!! 💗💗💗 I needed this today! Thank you for uploading Kylie ✨

[@decorated1]

🌱💕✨️

[@desiraeriddick3005]

Like SO fast! Haha

[@sherylbentley3724]

I agree !😊

[@KylieFlavell]

Ohhhh thank you!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@sherylbentley3724]

Your a Beautiful & a Inspiration to many of us, I only wish I was as Blessed as you, be very proud of yourself and your accomplishments, many of us want make it....Thank you for being you ♥️🌹 from Florida 🌴🍊🐊

[@heidibarlow6687]

Having raised 4 children pools were very important to us. I loved the pools that had a shallower area for the babies to splash around in, 18 inches deep where they could play and walk around. A dark lining would be beautiful for your location.

[@michaelpatterson5811]

IF YOU WANT TO SWIM LENGTHS, DON'T HAVE FULL-WIDTH STEPS - because you can't do turns with the steps in the way. Sorry to SHOUT, but there are so many comments for you, Kylie! Secondly, the sand-coloured liner is perfect, because the water refracts the sunlight to look bright, fresh blue. That's what I have in SW France. Bon courage a vous deux! Michael x

[@victoriaromero3587]

Yes, please please nothing strenuous. You have to think about little Guido too now. Since there's no name yet, I'm calling him little Guido😊... Guido Senior looks thinner? 🤷It's surprising how some men change when they're going to be fathers. When my mother was pregnant with me, my mother had no nausea or cravings. My father was the one with the nausea and cravings. There's a name for that but I forgot it. My father all of a sudden stopped putting cream in his coffee and completely stopped smoking, it was due to bad nausea. While my father had alot of nausea,my mother was feeling great😂 with zero nausea☺️. You and Guido are going to be GREAT PARENTS!!! We can't wait to see little Guido grow... 💖(the Greek salad you made looked so Delicious!!! ) Love you guys🤗

[@nancychestnut8928]

Wow. So many opinions! Listen to your Doctor and Mother. You know what to do. You both look so happy and healthy! Have fun planning your house, grounds and your life. Only you two know what's best for you and what will make you happy.

[@greatedges]

It’s important to make a pool practical for actual use: for feet and kids playing around it. People sometimes make gorgeous natural pools (here in California) that are beautiful and rustic, but are dangerous for actual use. Our pool was white plaster with light blue tile. The water was like a beautiful sparkling aquamarine crystal. Remember that the water will also be affected by and reflect the gorgeous blue sky of Tuscany. Enjoy! Oh, would be very interested in your food prep and preferences. Your child will eventually thank you for your good nutrition!

[@tonilutz3146]

Your doctor is correct I was very active with each pregnancy worked until I gave birth! My births were easy and recovered quite quickly so do what ever makes you feel good and healthy! You look fabulous and don’t worry about getting a big belly that’s not an indication of babies health or size! I wish you a happy healthy pregnancy babies are a blessing ❤️

[@sandragoss48]

I vote for the water blue effect pool liner (grey). It feels so refreshing when you dive and swim through a blue/green pool. Guido is looking quite fit today.

[@christinebrandtchristensen1784]

We recently did a pool (built it ourselves - it was a true nightmare seeing as it couldn't hold water for the first year or so....) but instead of using chlorine we did a natural cleansing cycle with plants - like a natural pond but built in concrete and it turned out beautiful. So far it is working, and it is so lovely with all the plants surrounding the pool which also makes it feel more in touch with nature and the surroundings in the countryside. Maybe that is something you could also look into as welll. I love a pool that is not azure blue but a little bit more green - and with a fountain too it will look amazing. Can't wait to see the finished pool area as I'm sure you'll make it look amazing. Sending love to both (well, all 3) of you :)

[@laurap6461]

When choosing the color of your liner consider the ability to keep the pool looking clean and the desired water temperature. A light color will more easily show the dirt. We chose a black liner for our pool when we lived in upstate New York. Pool looked so natural that it attracted blue heron and wild ducks. It had an incredible reflective quality which highlighted the landscaping and extended the season by keeping the water warm.

[@victoriaromero3587]

I told my sister and her daughter about your beautiful and informational videos🤗, and to subscribe💖. We all love love Italy, especially Tuscany ❤️❤️❤️ Tuscany warms our Hearts! 💋

[@kellyhartman9089]

I vote for the 3/4 platform and 1/4 steps, room for laps and room for wading or baby play! Love the grey lining, giving a more deep turquoise color or more natural look of a lake or pond. Very exciting! Congrats again on your pregnancy!

[@TheRedStilleto]

I would pick "atlantic." Darker will make the water seem cooler and be cooler! The light ones will be hot!! BTW, you look amazing! Much love!

[@jillsallade7168]

Kylie, you are so adorable, smart and I have no doubt you are taking excellent care of yourself and your pregnancy. Thank you so much for sharing this journey. My son and daughter in law just had their first baby in February and he's a boy as well. Can't wait for your baby boy to arrive. I love that your garden is already producing awesome vegetables. So beautiful. I live in Las Vegas, NV and we were over 100 degree's today. It gets hotter here every year.

[@bluefeatherco]

Yay do a video on how to be in optimum health and full of energy! We have a newborn and need all the energy we can get. 🥰😄 Do what feels right for you. I found that when I was pregnant I needed nourishing foods as well. Sending all the best wishes as always! 💝 Your videos are always such a gift. Thank you for uploading such healing, beautiful, uplifting content. We need more of that in the world. Thank you! 🙏🏼💕

[@moca1296]

Only nourish your baby with the purest the earth provides. Mother Natures' s unconditional gift to us.

[@sallyo100]

A beautiful fence around the pool, Kylie! We Australians are used to fencing our pools 🙂..... So happy everything is going well with your motherhood xo

[@tamlynrn]

I just had my pool redone in 2021 and the color is azure. (Looked darker on the sample ) It’s a bit cartoonish. I wouldn’t choose it again. Fortunately it’s fading into nice resort like blue. I was told modern pools are dark. Definitely do a beach shelf entry with the ability to put an umbrella. My grandkids love it. Even the baby 🏖

[@bettygirasulo1636]

For the pool, I vote for the gray lining.

[@RanalynnNaipo]

Definitely having a accenting shallow end for children is a wonderful idea.

[@chachaneen]

I really appreciate when you both explain what is happening in the garden and how/when to pick - thank you! Yes, please share your food menu videos, I always enjoy seeing what your region has during the seasons. As for the pool liner go with a lighter color (grey) as that helps not absorb quite so much heat - you don't want a sauna, just a slightly warm and refreshing pool. And YES - get the platform, they are wonderful to lounge in even with low pool chair and of course the children can play, its a win-win. You both are doing a great job ❤️🕯️✨

[@barbhuber7502]

😂I would have had a hard time being pregnant with my third child if I couldn’t lift anything. I had a 20-25 pound toddler already that I had to lift all the time…into bed, into her car seat, into her high chair. I have had friends that even continue (not start)lifting weights through their pregnancies, although they did reduce their weights by 25-50 %. Light - medium color pools are somewhat safer, easier to see swimmers. Two of my daughters here in Texas have pools and their pools are on the lighter side because it gets blazing hot here. We too had temperatures 95-98 here in May but it’s not all that unusual for us unfortunately. Also, definitely yes to the the platform. So much easier with kids.

[@patriziabuda514]

Ciao! Greetings from Puglia. My daughter lives in Florence. I've come across your channel and I'm enjoying your videos. Beautiful... We live in such a wonderful country! God bless you

[@joannjacquin4983]

I think having a platform before the steps, going into the pool would be really helpful, and enjoyable for children. I think I like the beige color for the lining. How exciting for you!

[@sidninewton5377]

It’s always a Joy seeing what you two are up too. Stuff takes time, especially in Italy !

[@Funkensense]

Such a beautiful setting 😍 thanks for sharing Kylie! 💚

[@kathymynaugh9132]

We love the shallow shelf of our pool. It’s great for sitting in a plastic chair and having your feet in the water. It’s also wonderful for small children. I would go with the gray lining.

[@donna1648]

Yes, please do a video on what you are both eating during this time! You look very healthy and will have a beautiful healthy baby. My daughter and her husband have built a couple pools and they have 4 little ones so they chose to do the steps with the shallow part first so the little ones can walk, and play in the pool. You can even put chairs there as the step has plenty of room. So, the full platform/ shallow one is the best choice you won't regret!

[@ehpeachylove]

I am so glad you are feeling so healthy . Guido looks amazing and looks like he’s trimmed down a bit. Yes to what you both are eating to stay healthy and more energy. I’ve lost a bit but am at a plateau. What you both decide on pool wise will be perfect. Must have fencing around for security especially with young babies or other children. Not having pool I cannot give a good opinion. It will be amazing. Just love you both so much. Pray you get your master bath before the baby arrives.🤗😘🙏🤗😘❤️❤️❤️

[@katalinas9264]

Love the idea of travertine and I vote for whatever color makes the water look the most like the Mediterranean! 🤙 Also, happy half way 💖 🥳🤪!

[@fernetworek9030]

Like the color of Guido's shirt

[@mythoughts2221]

I love how you two coordinated your color blue for the video. Love your top, Kylie. You are truly glowing, and Guido can be part of the reason. You both will make marvelous parents.

[@meinh956]

I like the lighter sand colored liner and the platform. Our community pool has a platform like that and it’s wonderful for teaching children to swim or playing with a baby while the older one swims.

[@annatoth9478]

You are doing a beautiful job of balancing personal privacy and allowing your viewers to still be a part of your journey! A pool sounds divine! We spent a wonderful week in Tuscany with family years ago, and the pool at the villa was a special part of the experience. I think the color you use on the bottom can affect the temperature of the water, (ie darker colors can make the water warmer, lighter colors cooler etc) so choose carefully. The shape, I always think a long rectangular pool is classic and visually simple. It allows the nature around to be the focus, rather than the pool. Just some thoughts! I wish I could transport with my violin over to Italy this year! What a beautiful place. I spent my 6th birthday there (39 years ago!) with dear friends and musicians. We were in L'aquila. I still remember getting an Italian ice with my little friend in the hot July air. I got a beautiful little jewelry box, and a little yellow dress with pink ribbons that I still have somewhere stored away. Beautiful memories! Best of luck with the pool!

[@sammieclarkart]

When you mentioned that you're adding a pool, my first vision was the pool from the movie "A Good Year". The inspiration you shared is so similar and will be beautiful. My favorite lining colors are the slate and beach. Both feel natural yet fresh. :)

[@deborahd4310]

My favorite pool ever had small tiny little tiles that had various shades of dark blue and turquoise and it was gorgeous. I don't know if you want something like that but I'm just sharing what was my favorite.

[@lorrilewis2178]

Look at all your beautiful roses!!!

[@gracebeattie3815]

Wow so long and crazy!! I grew up with a pool in our backyard it was such a highlight of my growing up years. Good on you folks!! It's going to be amazing by what you have said. I love the sand colour and and the wide step in thought of children. I think you were born just for Guido you have so much in common!! Your wedding was so beautiful and as long as you have the people you love there it doesn't matter if it's small. Apparently we had relatives from Florence and a great great grandfather Francisco moved to New Zealand where I come from but now I married a Canadian living in Canada. I just love all the scenes from Italy, the countryside and all the stone work, etc.. My sister and I would love to come to visit Italy one day, also I love the history of France too it would be a dream trip. Thanks for sharing your busy life with us.. I don't know how you will do it with a baby, but so thankful your parents will be there to help you. Would love to see Guido parents in one of your video's? Maybe over a meal together?

[@Burbankelly]

I am so excited to watch you two wonderful people become parents! You are going to be awesome at it! I love old stone pools with natural stone/concrete finish. There is a movie with Russell Crowe called, "A Good Day", and it has a lovely pool in it but the one you posted with the flower pots at the corners is gorgeous and perfect! I love your fountain idea at the end! You will love the platform as the first step with having children but you can enjoy that for many other uses without children as well! I would definitely do that!

[@KylieFlavell]

Yes!!! A Good Year! That’s one of my other favourites! 💙

[@Burbankelly]

@@KylieFlavell Oh, that's right, "A Good Year!"

[@xscarletfields]

Put the stone on the other side of the pool, don’t cover that view! The pool will look amazing, I love the turquoise water effect!

[@alyona_karpushina]

Hello from Russia! I so much like watching your videos 👍 Agree with you about the diet. When I was pregnant (twice successfully) I also tried to eat healthy and not much 🌿 Wish you all the best!

[@mariaedwards9186]

A blue pool please I love the way the sun glitters on the water

[@idaslpdhr]

The wider stepped style would be great for toddlers, and the darker grey creates a beautiful blue, my fav

[@LuzianaLady]

#2 baby Italy should give you the pool house with fireplace!

[@sarahh6777]

A deep blue water would be beautiful against the green and tan backdrop. And the shallow part is actually perfect for children to play. Steps are sufficient, but the deck under water is very helpful for children to keep cool and be able to splash around without fear of becoming off balance and falling into the pool.

[@sparklebox11]

Hi Kylie .. with the baby coming .. the visual beauty is, of course, of importance, absolutely. However, im just mentioning because you havent included here in your plans, the NO 1 most important priority with your swimming pool is SAFETY FIRSTLY. You need a safety barrier/ gate / fence around your pool. Choose a lining that will allow adequate visibility. You'll do an amazing job with the design and i imagine with your taste it would be an equally enjoyable and creatively satisfying project to work with the professionals in the area of pool safety barriers and fences who can advise you on the best 👌 pool guard to protect your family. It can be architecturally and visually beautiful too, to blend with and preserve the original look of the farmhouse AND compliment your personal tastes. No 1 investment in your family's safety and of your friends or anyone who visits your property with children. Happy planning .. looking forward to seeing the completed project 🌞💛

[@kdclothes]

I had a dark lining in my pool in California. It had a Mediterranean feel! I always felt like I was visiting Tuscany ! Also my favorite film has always been Stealing Beauty! I was Rapt by the beauty and charm of the places and the people! ❤️🇮🇹

[@CaramelSunflowers]

I highly recommend a beach entry pool. Easy walk-in entry with no stairs.

[@vickiwalker3486]

Kylie, you sound FANTASTIC! I followed the same sort of advice from my doctors, books, friends, but mostly my doc advised me to stay at 35 pounds total gain and that’s how it worked out with my pregnancy: my baby was over 7 lbs, and is now 5’9”!

[@plantbasedontheprairie]

My Most important Pool Advice: Try to keep large trees away from it. During the fall leaves are the worst nuisance when trying to keep the pool clean. Salinated pools are very easy to care for once you get them started. Shallow pools are safer for children, you will want to make it difficult for a child to access the pool. I recommend putting a fence around with a locking gate around the area of the pool. Good luck! Your going to be a great mom!

[@KaterinaFerrara]

Dark liner = warmer water. So in the spring you can swim and it’s not freezing.

[@dlindsay913]

Love another project! I agree that a big flat area before stepping down will be so nice! I like the suggestion of adding a hole for an umbrella as well....perfect for safely playing or sitting out of the sun. Listen to your body...it will tell you when to slow down and what not to do! If you're tired, nap; if you're hungry eat healthfully, if you have energy, go for it and by all means...do not stress!

[@littlefluffiescloud8461]

I love that your husband supports filming him!

[@rpmiller9171]

We are so glad to hear all is going well with your pregnancy. Eating healthy is so important. We're placing our vote for a grey pool lining for that gorgeous turquoise colored water and the idea of placing a stone monument at the head of the pool is such a lovely and classic look. Can't wait to see it when it's completed. Sure, would love hear about your food regimen. 😋 A la prossima. ♥️

[@luccamagic]

Hello again. There is a stone from the South of Italy that is lovely around a pool because it does not absorb heat like many other natural materials. You can sit or lie along the pool's edge in complete comfort and it is rustic and elevated. Stealing Beauty is a favourite and defines why I live here in Tuscany...a truly lovely film....I also recommend that the inside of the pool is not blue...a lovely creamy natural beige colour allows the truest of blue water - when you compare the two, one is fresh and looks a bit like the sea...If there is little shade, it can be lovely to extend a vela-like fabric which looks so pretty and provides some shade. Have fun and take care. S

[@sheilavidmar5984]

Yes please do post what your eating for energy! You look amazing! Keep doing what your doing. The baby I’m sure is thriving!

[@kdclothes]

You and Guido are both glowing! And you both look so happy! Looks like you are eating very healthy! I can’t wait to meet your sweet baby. Thank you for taking the time to makes these videos! After the lockdown, I had gained weight and felt so bloated. I try your recipes and I’m eating like you. You are such a good influence on the world. Thank you

[@janicegreen534]

Definitely go with the option to create a darker turquoise! So beautiful. The idea of creating a shallow area is perfect for babies and toddlers!

[@christinac9002]

One thing to maybe consider for your beautiful bathroom is a toilet room. They are not very big and - sort of like a closet. Your space is very large and might be possible. It is very popular where I am from. Makes the bathroom more beautiful and private for those needing to use it.

[@darlenechandler2403]

Nice to hear about the pool, that is really nice. You are the prettiest pregnant woman I have ever seen and I’m a Senior. You are so correct with your food intake and exercise. Would definitely love to see a segment on healthy food that you are eating. Love when you do cooking segments all the time. Good to know you are now gorging on food, which a lot of people do ad hard to get off and I am sure you feel much healthier because you sure look so. Can’t wait until your parents come back to help you and be with you and Guido and the new baby. Again please show us cooking recipes.

[@GC-jk6zd]

Pacific blue for the pool. I put in a pool once with deep blue gunnite, beautiful flagstone terrace in a variety of colors with terracotta and ambers and tans in the flagstone (big slabs, like larger chards of flagstone for the patio, and steps into the pool and had a flagstone bench built into the side of the pool to sit on, then a steel bluish/matte finish tile with a chalky texture for around the top of the gunnite. It was GORGEOUS! The deep blue color of the pool made it look like the ocean. God was it amazing looking!

[@joeatkins4470]

Dear Kylie and Guido, just wanted to let you know that my father passed peacefully last night the same day his great grandson was christened - the circle rolls on. Love to you both - Joe

[@michelleneuman579]

Peace be with you!

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3167]

Kylie you look beautiful sweetie. Thank you for this pregnancy update. Please do make that video on eating healthy would so much enjoy watching it. You're garden looks amazing can't wait to see the new pool. God Bless you, Guido and your baby ♥️♥️♥️.

[@lesleyrevuelto2285]

I feel your pain with permits and pools. It took us 6 months for our pool plans to be approved and required 24 permits. In the end, the effort was worth it.

[@TheBTG88]

Definitely a darker color on the pool lining. More natural and mysterious.

[@robertaarnold3519]

Yes to the pool! Here in San Diego County a pool is wonderful. A light grey pool bottom will make a lovely natural look. The fun will be in the tile choices. Your attention to health, Kylie, is inspirational.

[@theresawilliams7327]

For the liner, I would consider the color of the shudders on the house! Also, I would stay away from dark because I’d like the see everything in the pool before getting in. Animals and such. Also, think about keeping the pool clean you will be fighting enough green. Play with what the pool will look like at it’s best AND at it’s worst because life can get busy and getting around to cleaning it can be a challenge.

[@nann9265]

I have designed many pools. I would recommend going with the gray lining. It will give you a pretty blue color that looks more natural. A white liner will give you the look of what we refer to as a "Holiday Inn" pool. I agree, the "printed" pool liners often look fake. The pools I design are gunite (a form of concrete), so plaster color or now "pebble tec' color is what is used. The color of pool water is the reflection of the sky, so the color changes depending on the cloud cover, etc. As you said, trees will shade the pool affecting the water color as well. If you would be interested in swimming laps you should consider the shallow platform, great for babies and sun bathing and the narrower set of stairs. I do like the look of steps going all the way across the pool. People will gather there and enjoy it, but not practical for lap swimming. I enjoy your videos.

[@KaterinaFerrara]

Oh wow just get so happy when a Kylie video pops up. Why are these so fun, entertaining, relaxing? I think it’s because I dream of a life in Italy regularly! ☀️☀️❤️❤️🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@siboneypeltier2307]

Why are these so fun, entertaining, relaxing? May it be the romance, adventure, and beauty all wrapped up in Kylie's beautiful cinematography?

[@KaterinaFerrara]

@@siboneypeltier2307 yea that’s about right!!

[@Tulipan05]

Grey liner and the /platform for the little one(s). The grey just makes the water look a bit more livelier.