Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard pool in Other with brick pavers.

Swimming Pool and Spa in Lake Nona, Florida

Request a free estimate if you are in the Central Florida area: American-Pools.com The panoramic screen enclosure makes this beautiful backyard oasis welcoming with a grand view of the lake. This in ground pool is a geometric, custom design with a few pool steps, tanning ledge or sun shelf. a spillway with glass tile, a spa, and laminars jets. American Pools & Spas has been in the pool industry and custom-designing pools for over 20 years in the Orlando area. Our work expands to paver installation, screen enclosures, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and much more. If you are interested in taking the plunge and want to invest in entertaining for friends and family, call our office at 407-847-9322.

Inground Rectangle With Auto Cover

Pioneer Family Pools

This rectangle features a beautiful rectangle along the far wall and a built in automatic cover to keep your clean while you're away for a week or just the day with a touch of a button!

Holden Lane

The Garden Artist LLC

Blu Fish Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Boise with a pool house and brick pavers.

SWIMMING POOL WITH WATERFALL, BAR, POOL HOUSE, & FIRE PIT

Daniel's Landscape & Design Inc.

Photo of a contemporary pool in Cleveland with brick pavers.

Landscape Design Resort Backyard with a Canyon View in Valley Center

Landscape Logic

Landscape Logic was commissioned to design a small backyard landscape and Pool. This design incorporates all of the popular elements that make up a functional and modern backyard space. We have a pool and spa, outdoor dining, two pergolas, a firepit, artificial turf, Belgard paver hardscape in a modern pattern, a low garden wall, drought-tolerant plants and trees, and natural boulders.

Naperville - Inground Pool Deck

Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.

Yorkville Hill Landscaping, Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Chicago with brick pavers.

The Illusion 35

User

The Illusion 35 has a built-in sun ledge with Jandy bubblers and LED lights. The color for this install is reef blue. Techno block pavers surround this fiberglass inground pool. Size: 35′ x 15’5″ x 4’4″ x 6’6″

Ridge Views

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

This large property was a blank canvas when Pro-Land was hired to complete the design and build for this backyard retreat. Initially, the clients had just wanted a small outdoor space with a kitchen and a cabana with a fireplace. As the design progressed things changed; a secondary covered structure was added to the kitchen, and the patio was expanded to include a concrete pool. The natural stone fireplace in the cabana is a focal piece in this backyard. The wood and natural stone along with a crackling fire create a comfortable and cozy space to relax on those cooler summer nights. Raised planter boxes frame the path to the pool, separating the spaces while creating a cohesive feel through the use of materials. Truly an entertainers paradise, the yard features a gunnite pool complete with hot tub and tanning deck, a covered outdoor kitchen & bar, custom wood burning fireplace, and modern cabana finished with automatic roller screens, and sliding glass doors. Photography by: Effie Edits Inc.

Terrace Hills

M3LD

Photographer: Kirsten Hepburn
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in Salt Lake City with a water feature and brick pavers.

Queens Road Remodel

Milano Granite

Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with brick pavers.

Tillman Custom Bungalow

Design Appruv, Inc.

A classic San Diego family home! Our clients were looking to build their dream home that would have their grandkids also wish to stay longer in! This 4 bed, 4 bath, new lap pool and open kitchen space was able to be completed with a comprehensive Design, Permitting & Construction process on schedule and within budget.

Horizontal Fence & Landscape around Pool

Charlotte DreamScapes

This beautiful horizontal cedar privacy fence surrounds a lovely pool by B&B Pools in Charlotte.
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Charlotte with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Modern Mediterranean House

LIGNUM ELITE

Design ideas for a contemporary custom-shaped infinity pool in Providence with brick pavers.

Great Escapes

20th Century Pools

Large contemporary backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Los Angeles with a water slide and brick pavers.

Cresskill Landscape Renovation

Joe Finizio & Sons Landscape Contractors

Large contemporary backyard custom-shaped natural pool in New York with a water slide and brick pavers.

Outdoor Living

Solid Rock Concrete Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Philadelphia with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Wilket- Creek Haven

Richard Librach Architect Inc.

Large contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Toronto with a water feature and brick pavers.

Backyard Oasis with Trinity Pool

Pioneer Family Pools

Large contemporary backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Toronto with a water feature and brick pavers.

Pools

Cloonan Design Services Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard kidney-shaped pool in Cleveland with a water slide and brick pavers.

Contemporary Pool Design Ideas with Brick Pavers

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.