Robert Whitworth Creative
This is an example of a contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Seaside Living: Corona del Mar, California

Western Window Systems

“Dramatic” and “no detail spared” are two ways to describe this stunning home in Corona del Mar. Located on an oversized bluff side lot with views of Newport Harbor, Catalina, and the Pacific Ocean, the contemporary dwelling is the work of Brandon Architects Inc. and Spinnaker Development. Door and window systems from Western are used throughout, especially the Series 600 Multi-Slide, where it’s used to enhance features such as indoor/outdoor living areas and a guest casita that opens to a courtyard. Photos by Jeri Koegel.

Southwest Ranches

SDH Studio Architecture and Interior Design

SDH Studio - Architecture and Design Location: Southwest Ranches, Florida, Florida, USA Set on a expansive two-acre lot in horse country, Southwest Ranches, Florida. This project consists on the transformation of a 3700 Sq. Ft. Mediterranean structure to a 6500 Sq. Ft. Contemporary Home.

Bridgehampton tumbled marble mirror spa

Patricks Pools

Patrick's Pools built tumbled marble mirror spa featuring 8 marble islands, jewelscapes finish (glass beads embedded in marble dust) phone and internet controls, 5 LED color changing lights, saltwater sanitation, 12 waterway hydrotherapy air and water massagers

Pinnacle Canyon Southwest Contemporary

ArchitecTor, PC

Expansive contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Phoenix with with privacy feature and natural stone pavers.

Urban Modern - Exterior

Drewett Works

A warm and inviting oasis, there is a strong indoor-outdoor connection innate in Urban Modern's architecture. https://www.drewettworks.com/urban-modern/ Project Details // Urban Modern Location: Kachina Estates, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Landscape: Berghoff Design Group Interior Designer for development: Est Est Interior Designer + Furnishings: Ownby Design Photography: Mark Boisclair

Modern Oasis

Mom's Design Build

With an existing pool and retaining walls, we took this space and made it more modern offering many various spaces for lounging, enjoying the fire, listening to the water feature and an upper synthetic turf area for playing games. It is complete with bluestone pavers, a modern water feature and reflecting pool, a raised ipe deck, synthetic turf, glass railings, a modern, gas fire bowl and a stunning cedar privacy wall!

Clear as glass

Lowcountry Custom Pool and Spa

Glass raised waterfall wall Sheer fountains Shellstone coping Acrylic viewing panel Bench seating Putting green Privacy wall
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Charleston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Clear as glass

Lowcountry Custom Pool and Spa

Glass raised waterfall wall Sheer fountains Shellstone coping Acrylic viewing panel Bench seating Putting green Privacy wall
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Charleston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Beach Front Mansion

Bravas Boca Raton

Expansive bodies of water connect the pool to the ocean with infinity edges and dramatic fire bowls.
Photo of an expansive contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Miami with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Piscine contemporaine

Diffazur Piscines Toulouse

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Toulouse with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Pool Design Ideas

FS Landscaping Contractors, Inc.

Large contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Philadelphia with natural stone pavers and a pool house.

Teatro delle Forme

arkpabi

Contemporary side yard rectangular pool in Milan with natural stone pavers.

Coastal Contemporary

Ocean Blue Custom Homes

Mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Miami with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Morris, IL Infinity Edge Swimming Pool and Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This 900 square foot freeform Infinity Edge Swimming pool and 60 square foot Infinity Edge Hot Tub sits right on the water. The pool infinity edge is 30 feet in length, and is finished in tile. The spa infinity edge is also finished in tile and spills into the pool. Limestone coping on swimming pool and spa finish the perimeter. Laminar flow water features and fire bowls with waterfall features on columns give a dramatic flair to the scene. There is even an oversized water slide for the kids. Photography by Larry Huene

Private Residence with Custom Pool, Slide, Lazy River & Grotto

Ehrich & Ehrich Construction LLC

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

A life of luxury

Bayon Gardens

Landscape design & construction by Bayon Gardens // Photography by Tim Turner
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Melbourne with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

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.

Ewing Aquatech

Ewing Aquatech Pools

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in New Orleans with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Oriole Gardens

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Toronto with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Pool Design Ideas with Natural Stone 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.