A Sympathetic In-between Positioned at the edge of the Field of Mars Reserve, Walless Cabana is the heart of family living, where people and nature come together harmoniously and embrace each other. In creating a seamless transition between the existing family home and the distant bushland, Walless Cabana deliberately curates the language of its surroundings through the Japanese concept of 'Shakkei' or borrowed scenery, ensuring its humble and respectful presence in place. Despite being a permanent structure, it is a transient space that adapts and changes dynamically with everchanging nature, personalities and lifestyle.

Completed Projects

Coral Pool's

Small traditional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and a water feature.

Mooloolaba

Serenity Pool Co.

This house situated on the front of the Mooloolaba's canal had absolutely no side access to allow an excavator to go through. We researched many options including craning an excavator over the house, hiring a barge and even digging by hand. We finally se@led on using vacuum excava7on. This technique allowed us to go through our client's house without making any damage.

Custom Pool & Spa

Foxterra Design

Design ideas for a small modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Orange County with a hot tub.

Luxury Pool Remodel in Buckhead Atlanta

Thrasher Pool and Spa

Photography: Jimi Smith Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard custom-shaped pool in Atlanta with a hot tub.

NO 8

Newton Landscape Group

Photo of a small modern custom-shaped pool in New Orleans with a hot tub.

Ranch Style

The Pool Man Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard custom-shaped pool in Houston with a hot tub and tile.

Tibbs - Preston Hollow

AquaTerra Outdoors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Dallas with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Portfolio

Sonoran Landscape Design

Photo of a small traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in San Diego with a hot tub.

Radiant Round Semi In Ground Pool with Pavers

Pools & Spas a Go Go

24' Radiant semi inground pool with pavers
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Detroit with brick pavers.

The Venice

User

This is an example of a large transitional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Orlando with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Contemporary Pool

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Dallas with a water feature and stamped concrete.

Freeform projects

Atlanta Outdoor Designs, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Vinings Project - Atlanta

Sandals Luxury Pools, Inc.

Custom inground swimming pool with custom waterfall and belgard pavers. Sandals Luxury Pools, Inc
This is an example of a small traditional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Atlanta with natural stone pavers.

Lagoon/Freeform Swimming Pool with Raised Spa and LED Lights in Coral Springs

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This lagoon/freeform swimming pool with raised spa and LED lights in Coral Springs, Florida has a real tropical feel! It's lush landscaping with palm trees, outdoor cabana, and rock style coping around sections of the pool make this the perfect backyard oasis without ever having to leave home! There are also rock waterfalls and small sun shelf with bubblers! Photo by Van Kirk & Sons Pools & Spas

Traditional Elements - Ambler, PA

Armond Aquatech Pools

Plunge Pool
Photo of a small traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

South Tampa Outdoor Kitchen/Pool

Landscape-Fusion

South Tampa Pool Home, modern, bohemian, beautiful and functional space.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic backyard custom-shaped pool in Tampa with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Downtown Tampa, Contemporary Industrial Style Family Home

Alair Homes South Tampa

During the planning phase we undertook a fairly major Value Engineering of the design to ensure that the project would be completed within the clients budget. The client identified a ‘Fords Garage’ style that they wanted to incorporate. They wanted an open, industrial feel, however, we wanted to ensure that the property felt more like a welcoming, home environment; not a commercial space. A Fords Garage typically has exposed beams, ductwork, lighting, conduits, etc. But this extent of an Industrial style is not ‘homely’. So we incorporated tongue and groove ceilings with beams, concrete colored tiled floors, and industrial style lighting fixtures. During construction the client designed the courtyard, which involved a large permit revision and we went through the full planning process to add that scope of work. The finished project is a gorgeous blend of industrial and contemporary home style.

Pool with Creative Tile Designs

Alan Smith Pool Plastering & Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Orange County with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Landscaping Work

Southshore Group Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Toronto with natural stone pavers.

Custom-shaped 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 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 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 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 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 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.