Short Hills, NJ Pool Pavillion, New Construction, AIA Silver Medal Winner

The owners acquired an adjacent property and called on our firm and a team of consultants to join the properties into one seamless private park like setting complete with a Pool Pavilion and Pool. A study of light and space, The Pavilion offers different experiences at different times of the day. The optimum display of light and transparency occurs at dusk. At that hour, one can catch the reflections in the pool and the glowing of this small jewel within in the landscape. Amenities include an air conditioned lounging area with TV and kitchen/bar, a laundry and changing room, a private bathroom with shower, an additional outdoor shower and a full basement for storage of pool toys and equipment. The contemporary approach combines rich woods, stainless steel, and concrete with marble, glass tile and natural stones. Cedar shingles, a nod to the main house, recede into the landscape while the soaring glass windows and doors flood the space with light and views back into the landscape. The building also features a bead board ceiling and exposed structure. This blend of materials yields a sophisticated modern design that is calm and cheerful while providing conditioned entertaining space for the Owner’s family and friends. The client gushes “I feel like I am transported-- on vacation-- every time I open the doors and enter the space.” Robert Glasgow Photography

Prestonwood Modern Angular Pool + Cabana

Randy Angell Designs

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

Outdoor Living Space with inground swimming pool

CDG DESIGN BUILD

Swimming pool renovation with outdoor sunning area, covered seating area, gazebo, and outdoor fireplace
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard l-shaped lap pool in Toronto with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Custom Pool Projects

Infinite Pools

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Orange County with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Industrial Modern

AquaTerra Outdoors

Our client wanted a modern industrial style of backyard and we designed and build this outdoor environment to their excitement. Features include a new pool with precast concrete water feature wall that blends into a precast concrete firepit, an Ipe wood deck, custom steel and Ipe wood arbor and trellis and a precast concrete kitchen. Also, we clad the inside of the existing fence with corrugated metal panels. Photography: Daniel Driensky

Cool Quarry I Newtown, CT

Total Pool + Patio, LLC

Lisa Cascone Photography
Mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in New York with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Oklahoma Pool On A Golf Course Has Nature Inspired Waterfeatures

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

This home backs to a golf course and the design of this pool gives some privacy to the homeowner. The stone patio blends well with the architectural features of the home and the sound of moving water provides a calm environment for outdoor entertaining. Design and Installation by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. J. Orthwein Photography

The Barrett Project

Pratt Guys

Photo owned by Pratt Guys - NOTE: This photo can only be used/published online, digitally, TV and print with written permission from Pratt Guys.
Photo of a large transitional custom-shaped aboveground pool in Jacksonville.

Atlanta Swimming Pool and Cabana

Boyce Design + Build

The gabled cabana features an outdoor living space, fire table and water feature combination, enclosed bathroom, and a decorative cedar tongue-and-groove wall that houses a television. The pergolas on each side provide additional entertaining space. The custom swimming pool includes twin tanning ledges and a stacked stone raised spa with waterfall.

Water Features

Treasurescapes

Water feature and Pool combination
Large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Miami with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

2013 Swimming Pool Photo Gallery

Atlantis Pools & Spas, LLC

Anna Cathryn
Large traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Atlanta with a water slide and concrete pavers.

Pool Cage - Picture Window

Innotech Construction Services, LLC

Pool - 31' x 13' including a 3' x 13' Custom Sun-Shelf and Built-In Staircase at the front, and a 6'x6' Built-In Spa with a Negative Edge in the rear. The finish is White Pearl Pebble-Tec with a 6" x 6" Cobalt Blue Waterline Tile. Pool Cage - Fine Mesh 20/20 Screen, No Chair Rail, and Large Picture Window for optimum viewing. Pool Deck - Sandblasted Bianco Ibiza Marble 24" x 24" Coping - Sandblasted Bianco Ibiza Marble 12" x 24"

Lost Valley Residence 1

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Southerland Residence

Norwood Architects

Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard rectangular lap pool in Atlanta with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Bridgeport Freeform Infinity Pool and Cabana

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

Bridgeport Freeform Infinity Pool & Cabana designed by Mike Farley. This is a clean, neat, tailored diving pool with a large shallow end for activities and swimming laps. There are multiple level flagstone decks, dry stacked retaining walls, and steps to deal with the hillside. Entertainment areas were placed on the sides and the back so not to block any views of the pool or grandchildren swimming. Fire bowls anchored the Vanishing Edge spillway and framed the view of the lake. The cabana provides shelter for the large kitchen and bar area. The back wall of the pool provides additional seating due to the grade and a place to gather around the fire pit. The spa provided good access to the master bedroom and floating pads provided transition between the two terraces.

Pool Deck Remodel

NeSmith Landscapes

Pool Deck remodel. New coping, pavers, sitting wall, columns, and outdoor lighting. Pavers: Belgard, Catalina in Napoli Inlay Accent: Charcoal Wall Block: Belgard, Castle Manor in Napoli Outdoor Lighting: Alliance

Hard to be Contained

Tom Lowry

An 8x20 container pool with custom 8x8 splash pad by Trek Pools is at the center of this homeowner designed urban oasis. Integrated into a sloped yard, the pool feels as though it is in-ground at the patio yet it has an open far side complete with infinity-style window. The pool offers the perfect vantage point for an evening at the movies on the 135" drop down rear projection screen that is built-into the loggia.

Amenagement d'un jardin de ville

Les Paysages De Gwen

aménagement d'une terrasse en bois avec plantation d'une haie de laurier dans le but de masquer le vis à vis
Photo of a large contemporary backyard pool in Bordeaux with with privacy feature.

Glass Tile Spa with Negative Edge in San Antonio, Tx

Keith Zars Pools

Stunning glass tile, custom infinity edge spa creates a gorgeous focal point for this contemporary pool. A 4" armrest built around the inner perimeter of the spa allows your head and arms to rest comfortably when relaxing.

Modern Pool

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

Black 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.