Dupree Bay with an AquaFit Sport Swim Spa. Great combination!
Photo of a large contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in San Diego with a hot tub and decking.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

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Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs

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Photo of a small country backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Tampa with a hot tub and decking.

Charm to Farm-House

Artesian Custom Pools, INC

This is an example of a country rectangular aboveground pool in Austin with a water feature.

N44° 44' 19" | Lake O'Dowd

Unfold Architecture

Simple Modern Scandinavian inspired gable home in the woods of Minnesota
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Minneapolis with with privacy feature and concrete slab.

Smedley Rd Park Orchards

Outdoor Designs

Woodland views are enjoyed in this hot/cold plunge pool. Connection to the Modern Mid Century Residence was created by connecting the existing stone terrace adjacent to living rooms by a deck that encircles half of the above ground plunge pool. Views of the newly landscaped gardens can be enjoyed too complete with expansive lawns and garden beds and a fire pit area.

Contemporary Garden w/ Bird's Eye View

Conscious Environments Inc.

This spa features an infinity edge, black porcelain tile, and view. Other surrounding features consist of raised hardwood decks, cantilevered umbrella, BBQ island, fire pit, covered patio, and drought tolerant landscaping.

Full Backyard Pool Deck

Vandeck Builders

This is an example of a large traditional backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in New York with a water feature and decking.

Canning Vale

MPM Perth

Design ideas for a small backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Perth with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Mount Hawthorn Plunge Pool

Naturesque

Inspiration for a small modern backyard round aboveground pool in Perth with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Yallingup Home

Villa Plunge Pools

Circular precast plunge pool , 3480mm wide x 1430mm tall, fully tiled concrete pool
Photo of a small country backyard round aboveground pool in Perth with decking.

O'Brien St - Bondi Beach

Bondi Landscapes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Sydney.

Farmhouse Pool

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard l-shaped aboveground pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

Glass House

Corylus

Inspiration for a contemporary indoor rectangular aboveground pool in Gloucestershire with a hot tub and decking.

Modern Pool

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern rectangular aboveground pool in Salt Lake City with a pool house.

Calming Pool Haven in Hauppage, NY

Above All Masonry Design, Inc

Evoking a sense of calm and equilibrium for all who visit, this symmetrical poolscape provides a haven in a Hauppauge, NY backyard. Unilock Beacon Hill Smooth pavers, with custom-made 2'x2' slabs, provide a smooth transition from the side walkway and up the stairs to the elevated, geometric pool. As guests and family gather on the expansive poolside patio, they can take in plenty of sun while listening to the calming rush of three nearby waterfalls. The stone-like design weaves its way around the property, leading right up to the front door for ultimate curb appeal and elegance. From the front yard to the back patio, clean lines and a delicate balance encompass both the paver and pool design, while incorporating lush gardens and symmetrical hedges.

Nautical Themed Rooftop Pool

Bradford Products

Rooftop stainless steel pool finished in gray tile. The pool features an acrylic viewing window, fire feature, infinity edge and bench seating.
Design ideas for a small beach style rooftop rectangular aboveground pool in Other with decking.

Denver Front Range Various Projects

A.T. Sipes, Inc.

Outdoor water hole, the gathering place, captured natural water shed from Peak 10 in Breckenridge, Colorado, overflows into the Blue River. A.T. Sipes

Dusky Cottage

Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard aboveground pool in Devon with a hot tub.

Aboveground Pool Design Ideas

Swimming pools are heavenly during hot Australian and New Zealand summers and are the perfect way to cool down, relax, entertain friends and even get fit. A pool can also create visual interest, especially when you consider features like coloured pool tiles, lighting and landscaping. If you are short on space, you might still fit a lap pool, plunge pool or swim spa, all of which could be focal points in your small garden. As you plan your pool design, map out your space and determine what size, shape and style works best for you. Browse the photos on Houzz for design ideas for above ground pools, inground pools, as well as pool landscaping and novelty features like pool slides or water features. Then, save your favourite photos to an ideabook, and get in touch with the experts behind your favourite picks.

What type of pool should I install?

The dimensions of your backyard will determine the type of inground pools you can install. Take into account boundary restrictions and pool fencing compliance. Fibreglass versions are cheaper, and quicker to install; whereas concrete constructions are better suited to tricky sites and give you more freedom in design. If you’re on a tight budget or don’t want to commit to an inground pool, above ground pools are a more affordable alternative. If you only have a small backyard, a plunge pool is a great solution, and can easily run along a boundary wall or down the side of a house. This option is also low maintenance, can be heated for use in winter, and can do double duty as a swim spa. A long, narrow space, on the other hand, could fit a lap pool, whereas a water feature could fill an awkward space. If your backyard features a stunning vista, consider an infinity pool to accentuate the view.

What pool fencing options are available?

While the specifics vary from state to state, fencing is required of most pool designs. However, pool fencing doesn’t have to obscure your pool design. Glass fencing is increasingly popular for this reason exactly, and is available framed, frameless, semi-frameless and even in-ground. A cheaper alternative is aluminium or steel fencing, which, again, are available in a variety of styles: flat top, loop-top, double-top and wire-based.

What pool landscaping features should I consider?

To get the most out of your pool, design an area that offers multiple hangouts. Include a nearby barbecue, dining area, seating for lounging and outdoor shower. Having shaded areas will give you more reason to stay poolside longer, too. Timber decking and stone paving are popular choices for pool surrounds, and are also helpful in creating zones. Just imagine a raised timber platform with a daybed – a luxurious, resort-style addition to any pool design. Leafy trees and rocks will create a more natural-looking oasis, and will help provide more privacy for swimmers. Where you want your landscape to be the main focus, keep pool equipment and furnishings to a minimum.