The client's came to us wanting a design that was going to open up their small backyard and give them somewhere for their family to enjoy and entertain for many years to come. This project presented many technical challenges due to the levels required to comply with various building regulations. Clever adaptations such privacy screens, floating deck entry and hidden pool gate behind the raised feature wall were all design elements that make this project more suitable to the smaller area. The main design feature that was a key to the functionality of this pool was the raised infinity edge, with the pool wall designed to comply with current pool barrier standards. With no pool fence between the pool and house the space appears more open with the noise of the water falling over the edge into a carefully concealed balance tank adding a very tranquil ambience to the outdoor area. With the accompanying fire pit and sitting area, this space not only looks amazing but is functional all year round and the low maintenance fully automated pool cleaning system provides easy operation and maintenance.

A Compact Retirement Retreat

Betz Pools Limited

This backyard leisure retreat is the highlight of a new retirement residence for a couple in Aurora. They pursued an outdoor living lifestyle and asked Betz to include features they could enjoy throughout the day, from morning to evening. The yard may be compact, but it is brimming with aesthetic appeal and practicality.

Contemporary Remodel Hollywood Hills

asap/ adam sokol architecture practice

Photo of a small contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and brick pavers.

The Block House 2 - Leah & Ash

Plungie

The Block 2023' Leah and Ash chose with an above-ground Plungie Arena in Mediterranean Blue. Choosing a darker ecoFinish colour for the pool interior created a beautiful mirrored effect that reflects the pool's surroundings. Not only did the pool create an architectural feature in their yard, but the install was completed on the same day as House 1. Just another example of how Plungie mixes style and practicality.

Highwater Garden

Sean Walters

A vanishing edge pool and waterfall are focal points for a constraint-driven project governed by a wetlands and associated no-build zone, extensive rock outcrops, steep slopes, and a small, tough-to-access work area. A team of consultants was required in order to obtain variances and other approvals across multiple agencies and meetings. The end result is a beautiful outdoor living space that expresses the architecture and utility of the owner's home into a highwater garden for relaxation and enjoyment.

Oeste Home Yucca Valley, CA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

This is an example of a small backyard round aboveground pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Urban Swimming Pool Project

Little Miracles Designs - Toronto

A client, an avid swimmer, wanted an exercise pool / spa installed and garden landscaped. Garden has contemporary touches yet classical layout. Clipped hedges match the shape and dimensions of the Ipe benches. Corten borders keep the compact garden in check and easy to maintain.

AVIVA Pools Ovation 23

Aquamarine Pools of Texas

12' x 23' - Seychelles Sand Color
Small modern backyard rectangular natural pool in Austin with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Oriole Gardens

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Toronto with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Aménagement d'un jardin avec piscine

Arbo Paysages

Aménagement d’un jardin avec piscine à Bordeaux, - Plantation des massifs - Mise en place de graviers et roches décoratives - Mise en place d’un arrosage automatique - Pose de gazon de plaquage

Proyectos de gres porcelánico Cerámica Mayor

Cerámica Mayor

Cada vez son más los que deciden revestir tanto el suelo de su terraza y piscina, como las paredes con gres porcelánico y ¿por qué no?. Las baldosas de Cerámica Mayor están disponibles en una amplia variedad de diseños y permiten infinidad de combinaciones que siempre van a quedar bien. En este caso el color Sea Rock Caramel de inspiración en las rocas marinas se utilizó para todas las paredes que rodean el patio, mientras que el Cements Snow pavimenta el suelo y la piscina, una combinación que no pasa desapercibida y que genera un amiente armónico.

PebbleTec Pool Remodel: PebbleSheen Blue Surf, Lightstreams Tile, Fire + Water

Pebble Technology International

Here is an inside look at the backyard of one of our Elite Builders! This two-tier, newly remodeled pool belongs to Dane Palmero, the owner of Overflow Pool Construction & Repair located in Phoenix, AZ. Not only does this pool defy gravity, but it also beautifully blends all three of our PebbleTec product lines: Pool Finishes, Lightstreams Glass Tile and Fire + Water Outdoor Elements. Materials used: PebbleSheen Blue Surf with Luminous Blue Blend, Lightstreams Glass Tile Gold Iridescent Collection Silverado, Fire + Water Cast Stone Fire Bowl and Lava Rock.

My Project

Diamanti Pool & Patio

Guntie Pool
Small backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Pools & Spa

Bay Scenery, Inc.

Custom pool by https://www.diamondspas.com/ , metal fabricated, see through side glass.

Lakeview

Ryan Hughes Design

The custom pool is surrounded by the home creating an indoor-outdoor flow for enjoyment and entertainment. Photography by Ryan Hughes Design.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Tampa with with a pool and tile.

Plunge Pool Backyard Getaway

Easton Pool & Spa - Where great backyards begin!

Inspiration for a small backyard rectangular pool in Boston with with a pool.

Designer's Sanctuary

DD Ford Construction

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard rectangular pool in Santa Barbara with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Geometric Accents

Old North State Landscape Development

This Cape Cod-style home needed a modern accent in the backyard. We created a new space using lines from the existing deck. The pool shape is accented by a black paver border, surrounded by large concrete paver slabs.

Outdoor Elegance

Delbert Adams Construction Group

Transitional patio and pool area with natural stone pavers and outdoor wicker furniture, pavilion and back door access, and lush greenery throughout.
Inspiration for a transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Baltimore with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Gallery - Geometric Vinyl Pools

Betz Pools Limited

To add visual interest and keep garden debris out of the pool, a full-length feature wall clad in Wiarton tiger stripe ledgerock was added along the hedge. The matching Wiarton pebble top coping of the pool complements the clean lines of the random rectangular saw cuts in the architectural stamped concrete patio.

Backyard Pool Design Ideas with with a Pool

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.