The large home was built on the edge of a ravine with three tiers of massive boulder retaining walls supporting the home’s foundation. The first step was to excavate down to bedrock to ensure the rock had no fissures. This required power washing the rock so a soil engineer could verify that it would support the structure.

Beauty to Infinity

The Amendola Group, Inc.

A unique infinity pool, an expansive retaining wall, and a durable patio to adds long-lasting views and seasonal enjoyment to this Latham, New York, home. Wanting to visually connect the pool to a pond on the property, the owners chose a patio made from light-colored pavers to give the color richness of the water a way to shine. The surrounding softscapes bring splashes of brightness to the property.

Winton Park Landscape Renovation

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Drifts of Bobo hydrangea edge the circular path around the spa, leading to the steps to the pool and patio below.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular pool in New York with with a pool and brick pavers.

Destination Backyard

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

No matter where you are in this backyard resort, there is seating and functional space. To break up the elongated property, Alderwood crews used native plantings, which also offered privacy for the pool.

An Outdoor Oasis in Point Arkwright

Quality First Constructions

This is an example of a large beach style backyard rectangular lap pool in Sunshine Coast with with a pool and decking.

Etlan Pool & Spa Project

THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION

Beautiful mountain setting swimming pool and spa. Featuring an outdoor pavilion with fireplace.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in DC Metro with with a pool and brick pavers.

Kingwood Residence

Smelek Design

Photo of an expansive modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Houston with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

The Modern Barn

Atelier Bond

Adelaide Hills house overlooking the escarpment below.
Photo of a large modern backyard rectangular pool in Adelaide with with a pool and decking.

Giardino CHN

Bernardino Dimitri

Inspiration for a custom-shaped pool in Bari with with a pool.

Poolgarten in Herford

Hans-Joachim Kleimann Gartengestaltung

Niveko-Invisible Skimmer-Pool, 7 m x 3 m, RGB-Beleuchtung, Salzwasser-Hydrolyse-Filterung, Beheizung mit Wärmepumpe, App-Steuerung, Terrassenflächen aus Muschelkalk-Natursteinplatten, Bepflanzung asiatisch mit japanischen Gartenbonsai (Niwaki) und Ahornen

Vinyl Liner Lagoon Defiance, MO

Bi-State Pool & Spa

This is what backyards are made for. Gold Pebble Vinyl Liner Lagoon swimming pool with all the added features of custom water fall, stamped cantilever coping, paver patio, deck decks, glo-brite lights and much more. See for yourself!

Top of the Hill - Santa Luz

Jesse York, Landscape Designer

Perched atop a Santa Luz hill, this backyard offers a breathtaking panorama: majestic mountains to the north and east, and the captivating coastline to the west. By day, its beauty is undeniable; but by night, it transforms into an enchanting spectacle. Crafted with natural stone, concrete pavers, and pristine white stucco, this space exudes sophistication while ensuring easy maintenance. Welcome to elevated luxury.

Naperville, IL freeform swimming pool with hot tub, large sunshelf, glass tile

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This project features a 20’0” x 47’0” freeform swimming pool, 3’6” to 6’0” deep, and a 7’6” x 9’0” oval hot tub. The pool also features a 176 square foot freeform sunshelf. Pool and Hot Tub tile are all Oyster Blue Deco accent tiles. The glass tile on the sunshelf, pool steps, hot tub spillover and wall going into the pool is Lake Blue Blend glass tile. Both the pool and the hot tub feature Valders Wisconsin Limestone coping. The pool also features an in-floor automatic pool cleaning system. The pool and hot tub interior finish is Wet Edge Prism Matrix Deep Sea Blue color. The pool decking is mortar-set full range Bluestone. The pool features 6 deck jets water features. Both the pool and the hot tub feature LED color-changing lights. There is also a raised water fall feature with 3 scuppers. The Retaining wall features Rosetta Belvedere with capstone. Photos by e3 Photography.

Pool Pump Cover

SlatMe Pool Pump Covers

Aluminium pool pump cover
This is an example of a mid-sized modern pool in Gold Coast - Tweed with with a pool.

Gordonton Residence

Edwards White Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Hamilton with with a pool.

Moraga Concert Yard

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Fun Backyard that was made for living, With making a missed place pool flow with the rest of the Yard. The client wants to use the yard asa place for concerts and Large Parties. The backyard opens to beautiful open space so the garden design and lay out needs to blend, frame but most all not obscure the view. The word party made us very aware of the flow and ease of use and walking around the Garden. In this Picture the Mother Hips Are performing

Family Fun Taken to New Heights

Betz Pools Limited

A favourite place to gather after dark is the comfy lounge area around the stone clad fire table. The large shade umbrella can stay up spring and fall to reflect the heat or be collapsed in summer to enjoy the stars. Being located in the country near Lake Simcoe and away from city lights means the night skies are spectacular!

Oregon

Daniel Rodriguez Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard round pool in New York with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Seasonal Wonder

The Amendola Group, Inc.

A complete front yard and backyard transformation, this Catie’s Way home offers a bit of everything. New features range from a large pool and deck area to a complete outdoor kitchen. Multiple seating options create the ultimate flexibility for outdoor entertaining or relaxing. Upfront, visitors are greeted by a winding stone walkway and a newly rebuilt driveway.

New custom Beachside home in Cottesloe

Lyons Architects

Photo of a large beach style side yard rectangular aboveground pool in Perth with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Black 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.