Contemporary pool with swim up bar, in pool barstools, laminar water features, raised spa with spillway and tanning ledges.
Large contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Austin with a hot tub and tile.

Tropical Poolside Landscape

Construction Landscape, LLC.

Waterfall plantings with large tropical accents. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape, Jennifer Bevins 772-492-8382.
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Orlando with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Free Form Pools

Polynesian Pools, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Las Vegas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Ponds & Swimming Pools

Foster's Inc. Landscape Design & Installation

This is an example of a large arts and crafts backyard custom-shaped natural pool in New York with concrete pavers.

Residential Work

Vaquero Stone and Supply

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Dallas with a water slide.

Pelican Hill

Urban Landscape

This is an example of a large traditional backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

San Antonio, Texas Natural Pool/Spa/Waterfall/Outdoor Living

Land Design | Swimming Pools & Landscape Designs

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Austin with a water feature and stamped concrete.

2015 Swimming Pools

Atlantis Pools & Spas, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Atlanta with a hot tub and stamped concrete.

Loch Lloyd Lounger

Nature's Touch

Tropical islands are the focal point for the design build of the acreage behind this stunning, Mediterranean-style home. The hardscape features a three level pool, including a toddler pool and a wading pool. Starting at the reef, there are three leaf petal loungers which allow you to recline in four to six inches of water at your feet. Limestone holy boulders are placed strategically along the edge for a natural element. A beautiful blend of earthy colors within the flagstone create a natural and rustic pool deck. All of the steps and bench seating inside the pool are also made of flagstone (custom fabricated flagstone coping for this project was completed on site). The toddler pool features fiber optic lighting which was installed at the bottom of the pool in the gunnite shell to create the reflection of a starry, celestial sky (fiber optic lighting can be used to create any number of shapes or constellations). An infinity edge crashes over beautiful stone and tile work, falling into a wading pool below. Another special feature is a water feature of riverstone cobbles sitting below dancing flames. Large stepping stones alongside this feature lead you to a lounge pool deck creating the feeling of an island retreat. Limestone slabs were used for a path of steps that take you through the landscaping back to the main house. A gazebo was added to hold an outdoor kitchen, an outdoor shower and a pool house with restrooms. All of the outdoor features are automated, allowing you to operate water temperature, fire features, water features, even the music and lighting from your smartphone.

The Pool and Sun Deck

Conscious Environments Inc.

An aboveground pool and spa along with a water feature creates an amazing view from the interior of the home. The cascading water from the pool and spa provides auditory and visual interest.

Pools

Bluewater Construction Group Inc.

There are two water features built into the design along with a cool fire pit. The natural stone work gives this large back yard ample amount of space to entertain guests. The lighting is well done to really make your evening very pleasant.

House Upgrades

House Upgrades Inc

Inspiration for a large backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Orlando with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Gerrard Resort Modern

Randy Angell Designs

Photographs by Jimi Smith Photography
Large mediterranean courtyard custom-shaped pool in Dallas with concrete pavers.

Our Work

Pool Country Design

Custom Fiberglass Pool with Gunite features. This small pool is 15 feet (reduced to 11 foot) x 28 feet. It doesn't take up too much space, but allows for comfortable lounging. The water feature is enhanced by almple.subtle lighting. The walkway has accent lighting to find your way

Our Work

20th Century Pools

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Modern Luxury Villa Remodel | Pool & Spa

Redkorp Inc - Design & Construction

Walled & gated contemporary Architecture at its Best, by NE Designs. Stunning open floor plan with volume spaces, four fireplaces (2 ORTAL), walls of glass, expansive pocketed Fleet wood door systems, grand center staircase, "Sonobath" powder room and two open air garden courtyards. This home features nearly 5600 sq feet of exquisite indoor-outdoor living spaces, inclusive of a 230 sq ft pool cabana with bath and an expansive 1100 sq ft rooftop entertainment deck complete with outdoor bar & fire pit. The custom LEICHT kitchen is complete with Miele appliances, over-sized center island & large pantry. Custom design features include: imported designer bath tiles & fixtures; custom hardwood floors & a state-of-the-art Crestron home automation system. Private master suite with large private balcony, custom closet w/ spa-like bath. An integrated swimmers lap pool & spa, with gorgeous wood decking complete with BBQ area, create an amazing outdoor Experience.

Better Than Bacarra

Green Scene Landscaping & Pools

Swimming pool with Baja shelf and spa
Design ideas for a large mediterranean backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub.

Kool Deck Overlay

Dave May Concrete

Photo of a mid-sized backyard custom-shaped pool in Other with concrete slab.

Dallas Backyard Transformation

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

This project was made for family fun. It has a large cabana with kitchen, raised perimeter overflow spa, large tanning ledge, fire bowls, fire bar, LED gushers and porcelain tile decks. Designed by Mike Farley. FarleyPoolDesigns.com

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Williams Landscape & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard custom-shaped pool in Other with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Black Custom-shaped 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.