Richard Perlstein, Jared Polsky
Design ideas for an arts and crafts backyard rectangular natural pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Picturesque Pool

Nature's Touch

Several beautiful features make this jacuzzi spa and swimming pool inviting for family and guests. The spa cantilevers over the pool . There is a four foot infinity edge water feature pouring into the pool. A lazy river water feature made out of moss boulders also falls over the pool's edge adding a pleasant, natural running water sound to the surroundings. The pool deck is exposed aggregate. Seat bench walls and the exterior of the hot tub made of moss rock veneer and capped with flagstone. The coping was custom fabricated on site out of flagstone. Retaining walls were installed to border the softscape pictured. We also installed an outdoor kitchen and pergola next to the home.

Traditional Westport

Oliver Design Associates

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with natural stone pavers.

Wood Fences

Dakota Unlimited

Custom pool fence designed & installed by Dakota Unlimited.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard rectangular pool in Minneapolis with brick pavers.

Water & Hardscape Features

Signature Pools & Patios

Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Wilhoite Homestead Renovation

Elizabeth Eason Architecture LLC

Bruce Cole Photography
Small arts and crafts backyard rectangular pool in Other with a water feature and decking.

Custom Pool & Covered Patio

Allure Construction & Concrete

Small arts and crafts backyard rectangular natural pool in Houston with a hot tub and concrete slab.

JACUZZI

Oregon Hot Tub

Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Portland with a hot tub and decking.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Austin with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Cortlandt 2

Southland Homes of Texas

Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard rectangular pool in Houston with a hot tub.

Lomness Residence

Alleanza Custom Homes

Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard kidney-shaped pool in Houston with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Ultimate Backyard Renovation

Topaz Design Group

This beautiful pool has a triple sheer descent waterfall accented by 2 fire bowls to create the ultimate pool ambiance. Natural stone pool coping.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard rectangular pool in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Russell Home

SteveGriggsDesign.com

Design ideas for an arts and crafts backyard custom-shaped pool in New York with a pool house.

Classic Carolina

Bradford Products

Bradford’s Classic Collection of residential stainless steel spas arrive from our facility fully fabricated with all appropriate equipment. We provide frame-mounted equipment within the stainless steel frame or remote equipment on a lightweight, durable polypropylene platform. Inground, recessed or on-grade final installations of a Bradford spa will require accessibility to the shell plumbing for the user. All electrical and plumbing must be performed by licensed trade contractors.

Highland's home in Bend, OR

Norman Building & Design

Looking back over the pool to the home's rear elevation.
Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard rectangular lap pool in Portland with concrete pavers.

Pinewood Paradise

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

optimal entertaining. Without a doubt, this is one of those projects that has a bit of everything! In addition to the sun-shelf and lumbar jets in the pool, guests can enjoy a full outdoor shower and locker room connected to the outdoor kitchen. Modeled after the homeowner's favorite vacation spot in Cabo, the cabana-styled covered structure and kitchen with custom tiling offer plenty of bar seating and space for barbecuing year-round. A custom-fabricated water feature offers a soft background noise. The sunken fire pit with a gorgeous view of the valley sits just below the pool. It is surrounded by boulders for plenty of seating options. One dual-purpose retaining wall is a basalt slab staircase leading to our client's garden. Custom-designed for both form and function, this area of raised beds is nestled under glistening lights for a warm welcome. Each piece of this resort, crafted with precision, comes together to create a stunning outdoor paradise! From the paver patio pool deck to the custom fire pit, this landscape will be a restful retreat for our client for years to come!

West Side Alamo Auto Cover Swimming Pool

Creative Environments

This was such an enjoyable project because we had a trusting client with a vision of what they wanted in their existing yard and knew they had a talented team of artisans that could help transform their yard. We had so much fun working with our clients on this project that our team never once felt like we were going to work

Mountain Home Retreat

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

This expansive project includes a custom fire pit with a gorgeous view of Newman Lake, a large pool, and a massive boulder water feature overlooking the entertainment space.

New Swimming Pool and Spa with Water and Fire Features in Parkland, Florida

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This amazing pool and spa in Parkland, Florida is the ultimate backyard style retreat with pergola that features an incredibly soothing rain curtain, sunshelf for sun lounging, fire bowl fountains, and custom fireplace for those crisp winter nights in Florida!

Stained Amber Poolside Privacy Fence

Flexfence

Beautiful Stained Amber Poolside Privacy Fence designed by Patios et Clôtures Beaulieu. Perfect for that extra little privacy you need and a bit of shade from that hot summer sun.

Arts and Crafts Backyard 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 arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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.