The pool house has a soaring ceiling covered in raw cypress planks. The walls are painted brick with soft gray French doors on all four sides. The floor is large random French limestone. Interior design by Markham Roberts.

Outdoor Living Project

Darren James Interiors

Contemporary pool in Brisbane.

Blu 60 mm

Techo-Bloc

You can hear the echo of the craftsman’s tools in Blu. The same honest lines and rugged texture as our larger, 80mm version, the same opulent colors and modern yet eternal look, Blu 60mm is lighter in weight and has a smaller height, making it a better choice for pedestrian and light-traffic-only areas such as on walkways and patios.

Natural Swimming Pool in Alamo, Ca

Creative Environments

Swim a lap, dive a rock, soak in a hot spa, walk across a foot bridge in the water fall, listen to the water tumble out of the spa or the water fall or the vertical jets. Led lights transforms this pool to a colorful delight at nighttime.

Sandy Point Ln

Aquatica Pools & Spas

Design ideas for a contemporary pool in Charleston.

Run of the Knolls

Tracy Lynn Studio

Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean backyard custom-shaped pool in San Diego with a pool house.

Palmetto Pool Lanai

User

Florida pool lanais are the essence of outdoor living but often present challenges for landscape design. Large colorful pottery planted with outdoor artificial flowers and geenery solves multiple problems.

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.

25 RO Miami Beach

Solid Builders Inc

Contemporary rectangular pool in Miami.

LaurelRock Company: Back Country Manor

LaurelRock

Neil Landino
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular pool in New York with natural stone pavers.

Saratoga Contemporary

Design Focus International

@ Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

masons Ave renovation

Jessop Architects Ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Auckland.

Winnington Road

Ungar Architects

Inspiration for a small contemporary indoor rectangular natural pool in London with natural stone pavers.

Modern TranquilityUpon entering this outdoor space, the atmosphere of a resort s

Ryan Hughes Design

Upon entering this outdoor space, the atmosphere of a resort surrounds you and the raised spa makes for a perfect vantage point for taking it all in. The linear fire feature is another stunning and memorable element of this space. Ryan Hughes' custom design beautifully beckons family and friends to relax and enjoy life in the resort-like backyard. From beautiful Travertine tile surfaces, this space produces a major “wow” moment and brings the modern vibe and tranquil beauty that was desired in this northern Virginia backyard.

Clean Contemporary Backyard

JRP Design & Remodel

Our client came to us with a desire to take an overgrown, neglected space and transform it into a clean contemporary backyard for the family to enjoy. Having had less than stellar experiences with other contractors, they wanted to find a trustworthy company; One that would complement their style and provide excellent communication. They saw a JRP banner at their son's baseball game at Westlake High School and decided to call. After meeting with the team, they knew JRP was the firm they needed to give their backyard a complete overhaul. With a focus on sleek, clean lines, this contemporary backyard is captivating. The outdoor family room is a perfect blend of beauty, form, and function. JRP reworked the courtyard and dining area to create a space for the family to enjoy together. An outdoor pergola houses a media center and lounge. Restoration Hardware low profile furniture provides comfortable seating while maintaining a polished look. The adjacent barbecue is perfect for crafting up family dinners to enjoy amidst a Southern California sunset. Before renovating, the landscaping was an unkempt mess that felt overwhelming. Synthetic grass and concrete decking was installed to give the backyard a fresh feel while offering easy maintenance. Gorgeous hardscaping takes the outdoor area to a whole new level. The resurfaced free-form pool joins to a lounge area that's perfect for soaking up the sun while watching the kids swim. Hedges and outdoor shrubs now maintain a clean, uniformed look. A tucked-away area taken over by plants provided an opportunity to create an intimate outdoor dining space. JRP added wooden containers to accommodate touches of greenery that weren't overwhelming. Bold patterned statement flooring contrasts beautifully against a neutral palette. Additionally, our team incorporated a fireplace for a feel of coziness. Once an overlooked space, the clients and their children are now eager to spend time outdoors together. This clean contemporary backyard renovation transformed what the client called "an overgrown jungle" into a space that allows for functional outdoor living and serene luxury. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Rovere Sabbia Porcelain Pavers

Bayrock Natural Stone, LLC

2 cm porcelain paver woodlook Rovere Sabbia. Available size: 8x48 and 16x48. #woodlook #woodtime #2cmporcelain #porcelainpaver #rovereimpero #bayrockstone #exteriordesign

The Barrett Project

Pratt Guys

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Photo of a large transitional custom-shaped aboveground pool in Jacksonville.

Coolwater

AquaTerra Outdoors

With our vision of transforming their former look into a clean, fresh “Santa Barbara” style, the clients gave us permission to proceed with a new pool and outdoor kitchen design, as well as a new fire pit, additional landscaping and enhanced lighting. Additionally, Aquaterra updated the outdoor appliances, fans, security light fixtures and re-routed some ugly electrical lines. Wade Griffith Photography

Pool Deck Photos

Irwin Outdoors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Tampa with natural stone pavers.

Featured Project #10

Lucash Montgomery builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional indoor pool in New York.

Beige 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.