Mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Orange County with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Alan Smith Pool Plastering & Construction

This is an example of a large tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Orange County with a water slide and concrete pavers.

Contemporary Craftsman Cozy Outdoor Living Space

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Cottage charm with transitional, custom details complete with glowing gas lanterns. Featured Lighting: http://ow.ly/bnIM30nCrWv

SoCal Model 4

BLACKHAūS Design

Side by side pool and spa in a thin and narrow back yard.
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Phoenix with concrete pavers.

Invahoe

TLC Pools Pty Ltd

The residence was built in the Art Deco era, so all parties wanted to ensure that the pool integrated well with the residence and looked like it and the surrounding landscape had been there as long as the home. Image by Dave Kulesza

Freeform Pool and Spa with Pool House

Boyce Design + Build

This gorgeous multi-level pool and flag stone patio houses a spa and water slide on the terrace level with stacked stone steps leading down to the pool house which features an open air cabana, custom pizza oven, dining area, bathroom and storage room. The lower level includes a custom fire pit and manicured lawn.

Landscape

7Designs+Development

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard custom-shaped pool in Orange County with concrete pavers.

Backyard Pool and Kitchen

Garden View Landscape and Pools

Jeff Smith
Design ideas for a large transitional backyard custom-shaped pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Alamo Hillside Modern Home and Pool

Creative Environments

Peter Koenig Landscape Designer, Gene Radding General Contracting, Creative Environments Swimming Pool Construction
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Hillis House

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

The traditional European urns not only frame the space they prevent people from tripping on the legs of the awning structure. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360

Wright's Mill Pool Addition

Gary Haygood Solutions

Wright's Mill Community Pool Facility Photos by Allison Muirhead
Expansive traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Jackson with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Creating a Contemporary Escape in a Traditional City Backyard

Outdoor Dreams

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Richmond with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Water and Fire

Ike Kligerman Barkley

Peter Aaron
Photo of a large tropical backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Mexico City with concrete pavers.

Ultimate Trophy Club Pool Transformation

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

This beautiful geometric project designed by Mike Farley has a lot of elevation changes with a stunning view of the golfcourse. The flush spa was kept near the house for easy access and blended with the contemporary style of the home. Both the outdoor kitchen and fire pit area are used as retaining walls with the elevation change. It also gives lots of seating along with the bar stools - inside and outside the pool. The water feature is a sheer rain fall that is kept low so that the golf course view isn't blocked. There is a nice sized tanning ledge to hang out on. The outdoor kitchen has a grill, trash can, drop in cooler and lots of seating. The cabana has cam lights for evening fun. We used ceramic on the patio that looks like wood and has greys and browns in it. The concrete is grey with a heavy texture. The channels have Mexican Pebble to blend with the grey tones.

Urban Landscape Design & Construction

Urban Landscape

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard custom-shaped pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Our Work

Dynamic Outdoor Spaces

Mid-sized beach style backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Tampa with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Private Residence, Boca Raton FL (RPYCC)

J.P. DiMisa Luxury Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a large beach style backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Miami with concrete pavers.

Pools

Curti's Landscaping, Inc.

Large traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in New York with a water slide and concrete pavers.

Travertine pool

Maddox Custom Pools and Landscaping Inc.

Maddox Custom pools Full Travertine Pool with stone Face
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Houston with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Northern Virginia Country Estate

Land & Water Design

Our client constructed their new home on five wooded acres in Northern Virginia, and they requested our firm to help them design the ultimate backyard retreat complete with custom natural look pool as the main focal point. The pool was designed into an existing hillside, adding natural boulders and multiple waterfalls, raised spa. Next to the spa is a raised natural wood burning fire pit for those cool evenings or just a fun place for the kids to roast marshmallows. The extensive Techo-bloc Inca paver pool deck, a large custom pool house complete with bar, kitchen/grill area, lounge area with 60" flat screen TV, full audio throughout the pool house & pool area with a full bath to complete the pool area. For the back of the house, we included a custom composite waterproof deck with lounge area below, recessed lighting, ceiling fans & small outdoor grille area make this space a great place to hangout. For the man of the house, an avid golfer, a large Southwest synthetic putting green (2000 s.f.) with bunker and tee boxes keeps him on top of his game. A kids playhouse, connecting flagstone walks throughout, extensive non-deer appealing landscaping, outdoor lighting, and full irrigation fulfilled all of the client's design parameters.

Custom-shaped Pool Design Ideas with Concrete 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 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.