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Contemporary Pool Design Ideas with Stamped Concrete

Pool house
Pool house
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
We were contacted by a family named Pesek who lived near Memorial Drive on the West side of Houston. They lived in a stately home built in the late 1950’s. Many years back, they had contracted a local pool company to install an old lagoon-style pool, which they had since grown tired of. When they initially called us, they wanted to know if we could build them an outdoor room at the far end of the swimming pool. We scheduled a free consultation at a time convenient to them, and we drove out to their residence to take a look at the property. After a quick survey of the back yard, rear of the home, and the swimming pool, we determined that building an outdoor room as an addition to their existing landscaping design would not bring them the results they expected. The pool was visibly dated with an early “70’s” look, which not only clashed with the late 50’s style of home architecture, but guaranteed an even greater clash with any modern-style outdoor room we constructed. Luckily for the Peseks, we offered an even better landscaping plan than the one they had hoped for. We proposed the construction of a new outdoor room and an entirely new swimming pool. Both of these new structures would be built around the classical geometry of proportional right angles. This would allow a very modern design to compliment an older home, because basic geometric patterns are universal in many architectural designs used throughout history. In this case, both the swimming pool and the outdoor rooms were designed as interrelated quadrilateral forms with proportional right angles that created the illusion of lengthened distance and a sense of Classical elegance. This proved a perfect complement to a house that had originally been built as a symbolic emblem of a simpler, more rugged and absolute era. Though reminiscent of classical design and complimentary to the conservative design of the home, the interior of the outdoor room was ultra-modern in its array of comfort and convenience. The Peseks felt this would be a great place to hold birthday parties for their child. With this new outdoor room, the Peseks could take the party outside at any time of day or night, and at any time of year. We also built the structure to be fully functional as an outdoor kitchen as well as an outdoor entertainment area. There was a smoker, a refrigerator, an ice maker, and a water heater—all intended to eliminate any need to return to the house once the party began. Seating and entertainment systems were also added to provide state of the art fun for adults and children alike. We installed a flat-screen plasma TV, and we wired it for cable. The swimming pool was built between the outdoor room and the rear entrance to the house. We got rid of the old lagoon-pool design which geometrically clashed with the right angles of the house and outdoor room. We then had a completely new pool built, in the shape of a rectangle, with a rather innovative coping design. We showcased the pool with a coping that rose perpendicular to the ground out of the stone patio surface. This reinforced our blend of contemporary look with classical right angles. We saved the client an enormous amount of money on travertine by setting the coping so that it does not overhang with the tile. Because the ground between the house and the outdoor room gradually dropped in grade, we used the natural slope of the ground to create another perpendicular right angle at the end of the pool. Here, we installed a waterfall which spilled over into a heated spa. Although the spa was fed from within itself, it was built to look as though water was coming from within the pool. The ultimate result of all of this is a new sense of visual “ebb and flow,” so to speak. When Mr. Pesek sits in his couch facing his house, the earth appears to rise up first into an illuminated pool which leads the way up the steps to his home. When he sits in his spa facing the other direction, the earth rises up like a doorway to his outdoor room, where he can comfortably relax in the water while he watches TV. For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.
Gallery – Small Concrete Pools
Gallery – Small Concrete Pools
Betz Pools LimitedBetz Pools Limited
The clean shape of the reconfigured pool is defined by the black waterline tiles and the grey Pebble Tec Tropical Breeze interior. The slightly elevated 6’ x 7’ spa at the shallow end has a black Pebble Tec interior edged with black tile. When not in use the spa overflows into the pool and looks like a glistening sheet of black glass.
Contemporary pool garden
Contemporary pool garden
Hampstead Garden DesignHampstead Garden Design
Sarah Oxby, Hampstead Garden Design
Contemporary pool in London with stamped concrete.
1017 Azalea Road | Delray Beach, FL | Enclave Estate
1017 Azalea Road | Delray Beach, FL | Enclave Estate
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Pool
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard kidney-shaped natural pool in Miami with stamped concrete.
DDB DESIGN Exteriors & Pools
DDB DESIGN Exteriors & Pools
DDB Design Development & BuildingDDB Design Development & Building
Exteriors of DDB Design Development & Building Houses, Landscape Design by Nathan Burkett Landscape Architects, photography by Urban Angles. The trees at the back are ficus Hillii and the Bamboo is slender weaver clumping bamboo.
Contemporary Pool
Contemporary Pool
Photo of a large contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Phoenix with stamped concrete.
Folsom Vanishing Edge Pool with Perimeter Overflow Spa
Folsom Vanishing Edge Pool with Perimeter Overflow Spa
Majestic Builders Inc.Majestic Builders Inc.
Contemporary vanishing edge pool and 360 degree perimeter overflow spa on a very challenging site with a steep grade. Pool includes 3 synchronize 'dancing' laminar flow jets with light streaming through them. The project included complete landscaping of front, sides and back yard, and night-scaping. The pool deck and stair cases are high quality stamped concrete with integral color and light broom finished coping bands and stair cases. This project also included advanced automation for the pool, spa, and lighting.
Custom Modern Pool Water Features
Custom Modern Pool Water Features
Geremia PoolsGeremia Pools
Geremia Pools & Landscaping designed this modern poolscape with a water feature as a centerpiece of the layout. A custom built wall with large water bowls highlight the surrounding hillside. This outdoor experience includes a custom tile patio, with concrete slab decking around the pool and spa, and a large fire pit near the spa.
Outdoor Living in Parker, TX
Outdoor Living in Parker, TX
Dal-Rich Design & ConstructionDal-Rich Design & Construction
Designer - Todd Lueke / Photo - Daniel Bowman Ashe ©
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Dallas with a pool house and stamped concrete.
Beam Backyard
Beam Backyard
Carnahan Landscaping & PoolsCarnahan Landscaping & Pools
Mike Carnahan
Photo of a large contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Houston with a hot tub and stamped concrete.
Pasadena Contemporary Front and Back Yard
Pasadena Contemporary Front and Back Yard
Garden View Landscape and PoolsGarden View Landscape and Pools
This Pasadena, California swimming pool features dark glass tile that reflects the sun. 3 Water features spray from the northern wall into the pool. The spa, pool, and lights are all controlled by remote.
Fairfield, CT Custom Home
Fairfield, CT Custom Home
Signature Home Remodeling, LLCSignature Home Remodeling, LLC
Contemporary rectangular pool in Bridgeport with stamped concrete.
Nevada's First Silver LEED Certified Home
Nevada's First Silver LEED Certified Home
Gramly Construction, Inc.Gramly Construction, Inc.
Large contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Las Vegas with stamped concrete.
Pool house
Pool house
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
We were contacted by a family named Pesek who lived near Memorial Drive on the West side of Houston. They lived in a stately home built in the late 1950’s. Many years back, they had contracted a local pool company to install an old lagoon-style pool, which they had since grown tired of. When they initially called us, they wanted to know if we could build them an outdoor room at the far end of the swimming pool. We scheduled a free consultation at a time convenient to them, and we drove out to their residence to take a look at the property. After a quick survey of the back yard, rear of the home, and the swimming pool, we determined that building an outdoor room as an addition to their existing landscaping design would not bring them the results they expected. The pool was visibly dated with an early “70’s” look, which not only clashed with the late 50’s style of home architecture, but guaranteed an even greater clash with any modern-style outdoor room we constructed. Luckily for the Peseks, we offered an even better landscaping plan than the one they had hoped for. We proposed the construction of a new outdoor room and an entirely new swimming pool. Both of these new structures would be built around the classical geometry of proportional right angles. This would allow a very modern design to compliment an older home, because basic geometric patterns are universal in many architectural designs used throughout history. In this case, both the swimming pool and the outdoor rooms were designed as interrelated quadrilateral forms with proportional right angles that created the illusion of lengthened distance and a sense of Classical elegance. This proved a perfect complement to a house that had originally been built as a symbolic emblem of a simpler, more rugged and absolute era. Though reminiscent of classical design and complimentary to the conservative design of the home, the interior of the outdoor room was ultra-modern in its array of comfort and convenience. The Peseks felt this would be a great place to hold birthday parties for their child. With this new outdoor room, the Peseks could take the party outside at any time of day or night, and at any time of year. We also built the structure to be fully functional as an outdoor kitchen as well as an outdoor entertainment area. There was a smoker, a refrigerator, an ice maker, and a water heater—all intended to eliminate any need to return to the house once the party began. Seating and entertainment systems were also added to provide state of the art fun for adults and children alike. We installed a flat-screen plasma TV, and we wired it for cable. The swimming pool was built between the outdoor room and the rear entrance to the house. We got rid of the old lagoon-pool design which geometrically clashed with the right angles of the house and outdoor room. We then had a completely new pool built, in the shape of a rectangle, with a rather innovative coping design. We showcased the pool with a coping that rose perpendicular to the ground out of the stone patio surface. This reinforced our blend of contemporary look with classical right angles. We saved the client an enormous amount of money on travertine by setting the coping so that it does not overhang with the tile. Because the ground between the house and the outdoor room gradually dropped in grade, we used the natural slope of the ground to create another perpendicular right angle at the end of the pool. Here, we installed a waterfall which spilled over into a heated spa. Although the spa was fed from within itself, it was built to look as though water was coming from within the pool. The ultimate result of all of this is a new sense of visual “ebb and flow,” so to speak. When Mr. Pesek sits in his couch facing his house, the earth appears to rise up first into an illuminated pool which leads the way up the steps to his home. When he sits in his spa facing the other direction, the earth rises up like a doorway to his outdoor room, where he can comfortably relax in the water while he watches TV. For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.
Gallery - Small Vinyl Pools
Gallery - Small Vinyl Pools
Betz Pools LimitedBetz Pools Limited
Twin sets of stairs lead down to the 13 x 24 vinyl pool. Since space is at a premium, the pool has custom vinyl over steel curved “wedding cake” walk-in steps instead of the normal moulded fibreglass steps. This leaves enough additional deck space for two chaise lounges.
Back Bay Village
Back Bay Village
Josh Atkinson - Atkinson Pools and SpasJosh Atkinson - Atkinson Pools and Spas
Karson Photography
Large contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Charleston with a hot tub and stamped concrete.
Matthews Residence
Matthews Residence
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
Small contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with a water feature and stamped concrete.
Summer Dream Home 2017
Summer Dream Home 2017
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Dallas with a hot tub and stamped concrete.
Pool decks
Pool decks
Concrete Concepts & DesignConcrete Concepts & Design
This is a beautiful combination of a Vermont Slate Stamp finish with a Wood Grain border. Work Performed by Concrete Concepts & Design Photo taken by Tim Beausoleil (owner)
Contemporary in Afton Oaks
Contemporary in Afton Oaks
Del Cielo Custom HomesDel Cielo Custom Homes
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard rectangular infinity pool in Houston with stamped concrete.

Contemporary Pool Design Ideas with Stamped Concrete

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