A vanishing edge works well with trees backing it up, no need for clear open views beyond. David Bartsch, www.BartschLA.com
Large modern rectangular infinity pool with natural stone pavers and with a pool.

Poolside Paradise in Carmel Valley

Jesse York, Landscape Designer

Welcome to 'Poolside Paradise,' where a beautiful pool nestles seamlessly in a cozy backyard setting. This design highlights how massive glass door systems can effortlessly link the interior of the house with the outdoors, creating a unified, expansive feel. Ideal for those seeking a relaxed yet stylish backyard nook, it showcases that even in smaller spaces, grandeur is achievable with the right design touch.

Roseville Pool & Backyard

Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.

This was a backyard remodel with the addition of a contemporary pool, patio and custom steel framed shade structure with a metal standing seam roof and shiplap ceiling, custom gas fireplace and surrounding landscape.

Backyard Escape in The Manor

Georgia Classic Pool

Georgia Classic Pool is the Premier Custom Inground Swimming Pool Designer and Builders serving the north metro Atlanta Georgia area. We specialize in building amazing outdoor living spaces. Our award winning swimming pool projects are the focal point of your backyard. We can design and build your cabana, arbor, pergola or outdoor kitchen. Outdoor Living can be achieved year-round in the Atlanta area and we are here to help you get the very most out of your backyard living space.

Stonehouse Pond

Lavish Gardens

A natural swim pond offers year-round enjoyment, contrary to traditional swimming pools that are in use for just a few months of the year and become unsightly in the winter months.

Small Yard Big Dreams

Harmony Design Group

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in New York with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Valencia Oasis

Jennifer Lynn Interior Design LLC

Mid-sized beach style backyard infinity pool in Miami with with a pool.

Checkerboard Pool

yardscapes Inc.

New vinyl swimming pool with custom gray and white checkerboard patio. Addition of outdoor shower and changing room with custom cedar wood surround.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Minneapolis with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Weston Lakes Pool

LunnScape

Entrance of the community andscape design and Installation to enhance appearance of community pool area that features tropical plants, draught tolerant plants, a full of sun backyard, brick flower bed, mid-size island style concrete paver, and custome shaped pool landscaping.

Sustainable Desert Serenity in Scottsdale

Shearon Design Collective

This project was driven by a commitment to sustainability and repurposing existing materials, seamlessly blending the old with the new while minimizing waste. The goal was to transform the backyard into a lush garden oasis with a low-water and low-maintenance design. Despite challenges posed by the property's proximity to the golf course and specific guidelines, a harmonious integration of desert plant life and low-water lush plants was achieved. Reusing existing materials and replacing natural grass with synthetic turf minimized water usage, while strategic plant placement utilized run-off water for sustainable irrigation. Navigating the constraints imposed by the Country Club, the project created a cohesive outdoor space and repurposed cobblestones to bridge the gap between the golf course and the rear of the property. This project achieved a balance between ecological consciousness and aesthetic beauty, allowing the garden oasis to coexist harmoniously with the golf course backdrop, providing the clients with a serene and vibrant landscape that aligns with their vision and respects the natural resources of the community.

Summer Gardens & Pool Paradise, Allentown, NJ

Garden Artisans LLC

Our client's childhood memories of summer fun in her parents' pool and family time on Long Beach Island, NJ is what she wanted to recreate for her own children in the comfort of their backyard. The client's wish list included a pool that was versatile for all ages and activities. We teamed up with Liquidscapes to assist with the pool design process to ensure functionality and quality was achieved. The saltwater pool has a swim lane, sun-shelf, deck jets, built-in seating and a raised spa with an 8' spillway! The pool deck is built with limestone, which remains cool in the hot sun. A custom pavilion cantilevers the deep end of the pool serving as a shady poolside lounge. The wavy garden beds were designed to complement the freeform shape of the pool. The landscape consists of multi-layered magnolias, ilex, and cryptomeria to ensure privacy year round. Fagus, lagerstroemia, and cotinus add in-season privacy, color, and contrast. The large garden beds are filled with lush hydrangeas, perennials, perennial grasses, and ferns. During our presentation for the front of the property, which is the final phase of this project, our client said to us: "Over the years we have dealt with many design and build companies and we're very happy we finally found one that is a pleasure to work with and cares about delivering high quality results.”

Bighorn Palm Desert resort style modern home backyard swimming pool

Whipple Russell Architects

Bighorn Palm Desert resort style modern home backyard swimming pool. Photo by William MacCollum.
Inspiration for an expansive modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and tile.

Rowlett Oasis

Weisz Selection Outdoor Living Specialists

Covered Patio with outdoor fireplace, grilling station, bar and sitting/entertainment area. Custom freeform pool with beach entry, LED lights, rock grotto and rock waterfalls surrounded by tropical landscape and travertine patio.

Arlington Heights, IL Swimming Pool and Hot Tub with Jump Rock

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This project features a 25’0” x 44’0” swimming pool, 3’6” to 8’0” deep. The hot tub measures 7’0” x 10’0”. The sunshelf measures 6’0” x 14’0”. The pool coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Dovewhite color. There is a jump rock feature for diving into the pool. The pool finish is Ceramaquartz. The pool also features a volleyball and basketball system. The raised stone water feature spills into the swimming pool. There are 5 LED color changing bubblers on the sunshelf, as well as 6 LED color changing Laminar water features around the pool. The top of the spa and the perimeter of the pool features Crystal Glass Blue Blend tile and accents. The pool and spa are covered by an automatic pool safety cover with custom stone lid system. The pool deck is a porcelain paver. The Masonry gas fire pit has stone veneer pillars and a Valders Wisconsin Limestone cap. The seat wall has a stone veneer and Valders Wisconsin Limestone coping. The steppers are Oakfield irregular flagstone. Photos by e3 Photography.

Amazing Taste, Amazing Design, Amazing Backyard Dream

Selah Pools & Spas

Dream in Color... Selah Pools | You Dream it, We Build it!
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Dallas with with a pool and decking.

Pool Build - Specially Designed & Built Swimming Pool

Flores Cleanup & More

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with with a pool, with privacy feature and concrete pavers.

Hope Ranch Resort

Jodi G. Designs

Photo of a tropical backyard rectangular pool in Santa Barbara with with a pool and decking.

Tiger Crossing

Square One Landscape Group

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard custom-shaped pool in New Orleans with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

GARDENSIDE

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

The pretty and classic materials used for this Minnesota backyard design create a lovely coastal aesthetic. Surrounded by blooming gardens, with an inviting pool, this suburban property feels like anything but. Stone walls in ORIJIN STONE's Alder™ Limestone, pool patio in our premium Bisque™ Travertine, Greydon™ Sandstone steps, custom Indiana Limestone caps as well as chimney details, and our beautiful Oyster Bay™ Veneer. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Mom's Design Build INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DESIGN: Bria Hammel Interiors w/ Brooke & Lou ARCHITECT: Archos Architecture BUILDER: SD Custom Homes PHOTOGRAPHY: Spacecrafting

Menlo Park Residence

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

Ground up project featuring an aluminum storefront style window system that connects the interior and exterior spaces. Modern design incorporates integral color concrete floors, Boffi cabinets, two fireplaces with custom stainless steel flue covers. Other notable features include an outdoor pool, solar domestic hot water system and custom Honduran mahogany siding and front door.

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.