The homeowners wanted to keep all the trees and create a symmetrical pool. He wanted symmetry but not a boring rectangle and she wanted pretty. The curved back wall was to flow with the trees, help avoid trees and maximize the space. The Black Pebble and dark tile were chosen to be more reflective and organic. The spa was round to provide better access off the porch. The vanishing edge effect also brought the reflection of the trees into the home, raised 18" gave great access and a wonderful focal point. The yard grade could not be modified with the trees so the pool drop beam minimized the wall requirements and provided an excellent seat to watch the golf course. A second wall kept the grade to a maximum of 24" drop and connected to the existing wall that we kept. Flanking both sides of the spa were tanning ledges for many to relax, accented by LED gushers. Copper firebowls and spill edges framed the view. Project designed by Mike Farley. Photo by Mike Farley.

Esprit mazet à Nîmes

F&F BODARD ARCHITECTES

Contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Montpellier with a water feature and decking.

modernes Holzhaus als KFW 40+ Haus

Innovationsfabrik GmbH

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in Munich.

House Above The Heath

Clifton SMR

Graham Gaunt
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard pool in London with a hot tub and decking.

Création d'un sauna et espace wellness

User

On sort du sauna, on s'étire sur la terrasse et on a qu'une envie: plonger dans la piscine .... Juste en contrebas de la maison, voici la continuation de l'espace bien-être crée dans la maison. Magnifique !

Gallery - Geometric Concrete Pools

Betz Pools Limited

This large corner lot in Oakville had its large side yard transformed into an entertaining playground. A classic 20 x 34 custom concrete pool is surrounded by three separate lounge areas, one by the house, one poolside and another in the cabana.

Old Greenwich Waterfront Custom Home

Karp Associates Inc.

The limited amount of usable outdoor space available at this Old Greenwich waterfront home challenged us to make the best use of the space. The client decided to create this 8’6” x 7’ saltwater spa/pool with a stone veneer wall with a built in waterfall and fire feature. The raised Chinese granite and bluestone patio was custom built on a steel substructure that needed to be structurally engineered to support this unique custom design. In addition, the water feature, spa and pool equipment itself was designed for cold weather and 12 months of usage. The stone for the wall was hand selected to match the exterior walls of the residence. The custom 6 ft linear fire feature was set in a sea of cobalt blue and bright white glass on top of the stone wall. To cap the custom fire feature, a hand cut piece of bluestone was used. A sheer decent razor thin waterfall flows from the face of the stone wall into the body of water below. Atop the feature wall sits a stainless steel sculpture by the French artist, Guillaume Roche. The sculpture is part of his Exclos series, which seeks to contrast through concepts such as mass and void. Each piece is unique, designed and realized in his workshop in Etrechy en Essonne, France and compliments the unique design of the water feature. The interior of the pool is finished in a French Gray quartzite accented by a linear Ceramic Waterline Tile. The Custom Saltwater Spa is fitted with 16 Hydro Therapy Jet Inlets and special spa bench seating. The pool utilizes green technology to sanitize the pool with a Jandy saltwater chlorinating system. The Jandy Pro Series WaterColors LED color pool and spa lights with RGBW bring a palate of colors to this backyard paradise for a truly unique atmosphere. The spa lights offer energy efficiency and the colors enhance the brilliance of the nighttime pool experience. The automatic spa safety cover is concealed below a bluestone tread, which blends in with the rest of the spa coping. The Jandy I Aqualink automated pool control system is operated by the Control4 in-house smart system, which allows the client to use a smart phone or computer to control the pool. Kelly Marshall Photographer

Le Ciel Model, Naples, FL

Residences at Mercato

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in Miami with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Piscina con Jacuzzi

Prisma Studio 360

Inspiration for a small contemporary indoor rectangular aboveground pool in Other with a hot tub.

Woodforest Waterfalls

Township Pools

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Houston with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Winter Park Contemporary

Level One

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Orlando with concrete slab.

Duntroon Avenue, Roseville

Cordony Group

Incredibly stylish interiors boast plenty of accommodation and a choice of impressive living areas with bi-folds flowing to private alfresco entertaining. Soaring ceilings with main living area reaching to 4.3m Mosaic tiled edge pool, large level lawns on both sides Alfresco dining space and barbecue area at the rear Gourmet island kitchen with walk-in pantry Chic fully tiled bathrooms, two of which have dual vanities Plantation shutters

Greenville Modern Residence

Goggans Architecture & Interiors

Photography by Rebecca Lehde
Inspiration for a large contemporary rectangular pool in Charleston with a pool house and concrete slab.

Rettangalore

Bianchi Design

Kirk Bianchi created this resort like setting for a couple from Mexico City. They were looking for a contemporary twist on traditional themes, and Luis Barragán was the inspiration. The outer walls were painted a darker color to recede, while floating panels of color and varying heights provided sculptural interest and opportunities for lighting and shadow.

Hardscapes

RTK Design Group

Inspiration for a small contemporary indoor rectangular lap pool in New York with a hot tub and tile.

Garfield

BonaVista Pools

Custom small urban pool, raised walls, shared system with spa. Toronto, ON.
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Elegance of Simplicity in a Small Backyard

Betz Pools Limited

The 11’ x 23’ dry Gunite pool’s dark grey Armourcoat interior contrasts beautifully with the deck of Wiarton flagstone set on concrete. Across the deep end a series of flagstone slabs are separated by strips of ground cover to help the runoff water the shrubs. The entire backyard is essentially low maintenance.

Above Ground Pools

Ohio Pools & Spas

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Cleveland with gravel.

Near Outdoor Audio 70V

ADC Audio Visual Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub.

Extension d'une maison des années 40

Agence Béatrice Recoing

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Marseille with concrete slab.

Contemporary Green 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.