Fin dai primi sopralluoghi ci ha colpito il rapporto particolare che il sito ha con lo splendido scenario della Alpi Apuane, una visuale privilegiata della catena montuosa nella sua ampiezza, non inquinata da villette “svettanti”. Ci è parsa quindi prioritaria la volontà di definire il progetto in orizzontale, creando un’architettura minima, del "quasi nulla" che riportasse alla mente le costruzioni effimere che caratterizzavano il litorale versiliese prima dell’espansione urbanistica degli ultimi decenni. La costruzione non cerca così di mostrarsi, ma piuttosto sparire tra le siepi di confine, una sorta di vela leggera sospesa su esili piedritti e definita da lunghi setti orizzontali in cemento faccia-vista, che definiscono un ideale palcoscenico per le montagne retrostanti. Un intervento calibrato e quasi timido rispetto all’intorno, che trova la sua qualità nell’uso dei diversi materiali con cui sono trattare le superficie. La zona giorno si proietta nel giardino, che diventa una sorta di salone a cielo aperto mentre la natura, vegetazione ed acqua penetrano all’interno in un continuo gioco di rimandi enfatizzato dalle riflessioni create dalla piscina e dalle vetrate. Se il piano terra costituisce il luogo dell’incontro privilegiato con natura e spazio esterno, il piano interrato è invece il rifugio sicuro, lontano dagli sguardi e dai rumori, dove ritirarsi durante la notte, protetto e caratterizzato da un inaspettato ampio patio sul lato est che diffonde la luce naturale in tutte gli spazi e le camere da letto.

Stewart Street Decking

Spartan Landscapes

Photo of a large scandinavian backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Melbourne with with a pool and decking.

Keystone Falls

Ryan Hughes Design

From above, the entire backyard of the Tampa home was filled by Ryan Hughes Design Build with a plethora of elements for outdoor enjoyment. Swim, lounge, relax, swing or dine, there is a luxury spot for you. Outdoor living at its best! Photography by Jimi Smith

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.

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.

Van Nuys

J Designs Pool & Spa, Inc

The perfect size for a small backyard, long seating area fits all the guests
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and decking.

Ultra Modern Luxury Oasis

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Large modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub, with a pool, with privacy feature and concrete slab.

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 am See -

WEERTS Pools & Spa

Seepanorama Deluxe! Harmonisches Design trifft Seeblick. Ein Pool, der sich mit dem See verbindet – für Ästheten, die nahtlose Übergänge und exklusive Ausblicke schätzen.

Canyon Pass House

Landscape Design West, LLC

IN 2021, PETE AND BECKY MEIER HIRED LANDSCAPE DESIGN WEST, LLC, TO CREATE AN EXTRAORDINARY RENOVATION DESIGN FOR THE CANYON PASS HOUSE LOCATED IN THE GATED COMMUNITY OF CANYON PASS AT THE PINNACLE OF DOVE MOUNTAIN, IN TUCSON, ARIZONA. EXISTING LANDSCAPE DID NOT COMPLIMENT THE OUTSTANDING ADJACENT DESERT NOR THE UNIQUE MARK SOLOWAY ARCHITECTURE. GOAL WAS TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL DIALOGUE WITH THE ADJACENT DESERT AND RESIDENCE. DESIRED OUTCOME: INCREASE VISUAL APPEAL/LOWER WATER USE WITH NUMEROUS SPECIMEN SUCCULENTS AND A PLANTING DESIGN THAT IS INVITING, COLORFUL AND GRACIOUS, INCREASE YEAR AROUND COLOR AND BLOOMS TO ATTRACT NATIVE POLLINATORS SUCH AS BIRDS, BATS, HUMMINGBIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES MITIGATE DAMAGE TO PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PREVIOUSLY USED AS CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREAS LOWER WATER USAGE REPLACING EXISTING FAULTY IRRIGATION LOWER ENERGY/INCREASED NIGHTTIME LIGHTING AESTHETICS WITH A PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND USING HUNTER/FX LED LIGHTING CHALLENGES: HILLSIDE/SLOPE WILDLIFE ROCKY SOILS DIFFICULT ACCESS Robin Stancliff Photography

Gallery - Geometric Concrete Pools

Betz Pools Limited

The focal point of this yard is an 18’ x 51.5’ custom Gunite pool with glass-walled spa and shallow steppingstone path. In the shallow end a spacious 9’ x 18’ tanning shelf is a great place to relax. The handy shade umbrella can be adjusted to give you just the right amount of direct sun.

Modern Farmhouse

Pool Environments, Inc.

Infinity pool and spa with multi dimensional decking and firepit
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Dallas with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Reef Custom Rectangle Vinyl Liner, Lake St. Louis, MO

Bi-State Pool & Spa

Backyard Goals... We used every square inch of this backyard to create the perfect oasis. Custom rectangle vinyl liner pool with bump out seating, tanning ledge that includes bubblers, two sheer decent water features all placed on a 8' tall retaining wall.

Sherman Oaks | Hillside Backyard & Pool Construction

Moda Outdoor Living

Elevate your space with a hillside pool! Our experts craft stunning pools that harmonize with nature's beauty. Dive into luxury, blend with nature, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Contact us to build your dream escape!

PebbleTec Dark Blue Pools

Pebble Technology International

PebbleSheen Ocean Blue https://pebbletec.com/product/pebblesheen/ocean-blue Pictured: Allison Landscape & Pool Design

New Jersey Residence

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

Circa 2021. This stunning garden is in New Jersey and one knows it's not Houston because of the hydrangeas. Can you say staycation?
Photo of an expansive traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Houston with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

A true South Western Oasis

Selah Pools & Spas

Suburban countryside living in Fort Worth Texas, with outdoor kitchen, covered patio and a great freeform pool with fire pit and fire effects.
Inspiration for an expansive backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Dallas with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Residential Contemporary Farmhouse in Millerton, NY

UCE Fine Builders

Large modern backyard rectangular pool in New York with with a pool.

Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury mansion with wraparound moat pool

Whipple Russell Architects

Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury mansion with wraparound moat pool. Photo by Art Gray Photography.
Photo of an expansive modern side yard custom-shaped infinity pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and tile.

Pool and Spa

Liebo Builders

Inspiration for a large modern backyard lap pool in Los Angeles with with a pool.

Blue 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.