Rear External Elevation with Outdoor Living and Tiled Swimming Pool.
Photo of a large contemporary pool in Brisbane.

Central Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Geelong with natural stone pavers.

An East Bay Garden

Simmonds & Associates, Inc.

This property has a wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements, which are unified by a natural planting scheme. Although the house is traditional, the client desired some contemporary elements, enabling us to introduce rusted steel fences and arbors, black granite for the barbeque counter, and black African slate for the main terrace. An existing brick retaining wall was saved and forms the backdrop for a long fountain with two stone water sources. Almost an acre in size, the property has several destinations. A winding set of steps takes the visitor up the hill to a redwood hot tub, set in a deck amongst walls and stone pillars, overlooking the property. Another winding path takes the visitor to the arbor at the end of the property, furnished with Emu chaises, with relaxing views back to the house, and easy access to the adjacent vegetable garden. Photos: Simmonds & Associates, Inc.

Bayfront Beauty

April Balliette

Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Tampa with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Hampton House Renovation

Hart Builders Pty Ltd

Pool Photo Credit: Dylan Lark of Aspect 11
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with concrete pavers.

Sofronas Residence

Altera Landscape

Landscape Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc. / Photography: Jeri Koegel
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Orange County with natural stone pavers.

Wailea Highlands Residence

ARQUITECTURA

Architect- Marc Taron Contractor- Trend Builders Interior Designer- Wagner Pacific
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Hawaii with tile and a hot tub.

Bella Rose

User

Matthew Niemann Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard infinity pool in Other.

Infinity Edge, Negative Edge, Vanishing Edge and Rimless Pools

J. Tortorella Swimming Pools

Thermal Bluestone coping surrounds the pool and spa and a Natural Cleft Bluestone patio with Radiant Cooling complements that coping on this Negative Edge pool/spa combo looks out at the bay. The interior is finished with a French Gray marble dust.

Contemporary Desert Geometry

BOXHILL

Matt Vacca
Mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Phoenix with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Hot Tub with Ipe Surround Deck

Jeff King & Company

Architect: David Kotzebue / Designer: MODtage Design / Photography: Paul Dyer
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular pool in San Francisco with decking and a hot tub.

Clean lines and contemporary style

User

Outdoor Elements maximized the available space in this beautiful yard with a contemporary, rectangular pool complete with a large tanning deck and swim jet system. Mosaic glass-tile accents the spa and a shell stone deck and coping add to the contemporary feel. Behind the tanning deck, a large, up-lit, sheer-descent waterfall adds variety and elegance to the design. A lighted gazebo makes a comfortable seating area protected from the sun while a functional outdoor kitchen is nestled near the backdoor of the residence. Raised planters and screening trees add the right amount of greenery to the space.

University Club - Marino

Ewing Aquatech Pools

Mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in New Orleans with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Modern Hot Tub & Cabana Space

Arbordale Landscaping

Our client wanted to add a hot tub and new cabana to their poolscape. The cabana was designed with a bar in the front and pool equipment and storage in the back. The bar has a roll up door for winterising. A lounge area in front allows the home owners to enjoy a drink while watching the kids play in the pool. Flagstone patios, steps, and hot tub surround give this backyard a luxurious feel. The fence is built from custom milled Cedar horizontal boards. The fence is backed with black painted plywood for full privacy. A custom hot tub pit was built in order to use what is normally an above ground hot tub. The hot tub was supplied by Bonavista Pools. Composite lumber was used to build an access hatch for hot tub controls. Boxwood hedging frame the garden spaces. There are two Hydrangea Standard trees which are underplanted with begonias for a pop of colour. The existing Cedar hedge created a great backdrop and contrast for our Japanese Maple hedge. The existing Beech tree was stunning! Lawn area was necessary for the family pets.

Orlando Pool Lighting

Elegant Custom Images

Mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Orlando with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Vivienda en la Urbanización La Finca V

Adolfo Gosálvez Photography

Troon Residence

Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)

Peter Molick Photography
Photo of a small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Houston with a hot tub and gravel.

Key Biscayne Pool & Kitchen

Somar Pools

The existing pool was way too large for the space, it took up the entire back yard.
Small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Miami with tile.

Rosemary Beach

Peacock Pavers

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

The Anderson Home at Colleton River

Savannah Surfaces, Inc.

The Anderson home at Colleton River worked with the beauty of it surroundings by using natural stone veneers, travertine, and exposed aggregate, to bring a new version of Low Country style to life.

Contemporary 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.