LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS
CARIBBEAN BLINDS TEAMS UP WITH GB ATHLETES
External shading manufacturer Caribbean Blinds has completed another expert installation of its award-winning Outdoor Living Pod™ for a family of Surrey based athletes .
GB Masters competitors Virginia Mitchell ( World and European Champion W55 at 400m ) and husband Tony ( British Champion at 300m hurdles ) saw the ongoing lockdown as the perfect opportunity to enhance their home gym and fitness studio which they utilise daily for training sessions , alongside their two grown-up children – also budding track athletes !
Having previously commissioned a large spa pool situated just outside the gym , the Mitchells required a solution that would seamlessly link the two areas . The couple decided that due to its unique louvered roof , the Outdoor Living Pod™ would provide them with the flexible cover they needed .
Stuart Dantzic , Managing Director of Caribbean Blinds , explained :
“ Following a full demonstration of the system and provision of samples to showcase the high-quality finish , sleek design and durable construction of our products , the Deluxe model of the Outdoor Living Pod™ was selected . It was installed in January 2021 by our expert team , taking just one day to complete , resulting in an impressive low-maintenance outdoor facility that complements the adjoining gym and spa pool .”
Virginia Mitchell commented : “ Every member of the family trains , competes and even coaches within some type of sport , so our fitness studio and pool are the focal point of our garden – and our lives !
“ We opted for the Deluxe model of the Pod as we felt it would provide the optimum balance of style and practicality . The beautiful , sleek white canopy roof acts as the perfect link between the gym and the pool , and we ’ re delighted with how it looks and functions .
“ The louvered roof panels cover the spa and protect it from the elements , yet at the flick of a switch , they turn to let in the light and sunshine – plus , we love how the open sides make you feel like you ’ re still in the natural open space of the garden .”
The addition of the Pod has also been a godsend for Tony who has his own water-based sports rehabilitation business , AquaTone .
Tony Mitchell added : “ My business has really thrived in lockdown thanks to the Outdoor Living Pod™ . My clients can do their work out in the pool with protection from all elements , all year round and they have been very complimentary about our new spa facility .”
For more information , visit : www . cbsolarshading . co . uk / outdoor-living-pod /
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