This is an example of a country backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Austin with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Beautiful Modern Southern Farmhouse by Steve Powell Homes

Amazing front porch of a modern farmhouse built by Steve Powell Homes (www.stevepowellhomes.com). Photo Credit: David Cannon Photography (www.davidcannonphotography.com)

French Country Style VI Exterior

EKO Development

Large traditional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in New York with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Barrington Hills Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Sunken Bar and Slide

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This outdoor living space in Barrington Hills, IL has it all. The swimming pool measures 1,520 square feet, and is 3'6" to 10'0" deep. The hot tub measures 7'0" x 13'0" and is equipped with 16 hydrotherapy heads. Both pool and spa have colored LED lights. The spa has an automatic cover with stone lid system. Adjacent to the hot tub is a sunken bar with kitchen and grill, covered with a thatch palapa. The sunken bar doubles as a serving area for the 5 underwater bar stools within the pool. There is a sunshelf in the shallow area of the pool measuring 125 square feet that has 5 LED lit bubbler water features. There are two sets of shallow end steps attached to the sunshelf. The custom slide is constructed on a stacked stone structure which provides a large stone step system for entry. The pool and hot tub coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Buff color, Sandblast finish with a modified squared edge. The pool has an in-floor automatic cleaning system. The interior surface is French Gray exposed aggregate finish. The pool is also equipped with Volleyball and Basketball systems.

Unique Nature Integrated Spa

Vollmer Custom Pools LLC

This is an example of a small country backyard custom-shaped pool in Houston with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Lucas Firmin Pools

Inspiration for a small transitional courtyard custom-shaped natural pool in New Orleans with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Our Work

Tempool Inc

Photo of a large backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Jacksonville with natural stone pavers.

Gallery – Small Concrete Pools

Betz Pools Limited

At Betz we pride ourselves in rising to any design challenge whether it's a small yard, steep slope or conservation concerns. Although diminutive in size, this inviting 'plunge pool' makes a big impression with its dramatic zero-edge wall and top-of-slope location. Finished in white Armourcoat with a blue quartz fleck, it features both an underwater bench and semi-circular steps decoratively edged in tile. Wiarton flagstone decking and coping define the attractive seating area. (13 x 27, custom shape)

Fredericksburg Farm House

Brad Sharpe Pools

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Austin with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Pools

Bluewater Construction Group Inc.

With the water flowing from the side of the pool and the raised spa it puts you in that zen like state of mind. Look at the deck and back splash design and it pulls this pool together very nicely.

Freeform projects

Atlanta Outdoor Designs, Inc.

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

LED Lights for Roman/Geometric Pool With Pergola, Laminar Deck Jets and Spa in B

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This roman geometric pool with a pergola, lounge area, laminar deck jets, custom LED lights, raised spa and sun shelf with bubblers are all the perfect components that make a great weekend getaway right in your own backyard. The soothing sounds of the water dropping from the pergola to the pool and laminar deck jets allow you the ultimate tranquil setting!

The "W"

Ryan Hughes Design

Naturalistic swimming pool with stone waterfall, fire/water features, outdoor pavilion with outdoor kitchen and living room, lush, tropical landscaping and ambient lighting creates a cozy, inviting outdoor environment.

A Lush Backyard Poolscape

Apple Tree Landscapes, Inc.

Large traditional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in New York with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Dublin, Ca Backyard Entertainment Pool/SpaAll Photos

Creative Environments

This small pool is packed with adventure and entertainment. Our clients had a very small back yard with very big ideas. This yard is the ultimate Creative Environments. The yard was designed with Christopher Lines, Genesis Landscape and Creative Environments.

Traditional Pool

Design ideas for a traditional custom-shaped pool in New York with natural stone pavers.

Allendale NJ - Tropical Inground Swimming Pool Landscape NJ

Cipriano Landscape Design & Custom Swimming Pools

The Allendale NJ swimming pool, landscaping, and masonry project come together very naturally. The pool, spa, waterfall, and plantings blend together smoothly in this tropical backyard design.

Pool Gallery - Aqua Pool & Spa

Aqua Pools

For HGTV’s “Extreme Pools,” Aqua Pool turned a limestone quarry into a heated pool with a self-cleaning system. Aqua Pool works with clients from design through construction, handling everything from drainage, grading and retaining walls to pool landscaping and fencing. Here is the link the HGTV video http://goo.gl/396Gy.

La Cresta Estate/ Landscape Design Specialists

Element Pools & Spas, Inc

Eric was a partner with Landscape Design Specialists at the time of this project build. Landscape Design Specialists is no longer active in the industry, but Eric has moved on creating Element Construction. We design and build custom outdoor living spaces from small patios to grand and spacious properties like this. This large custom estate was designed by a Daydreams Architects and we built it.

Waterfall and Infinity Pool

Arapahoe Landscape Contractors

This is an example of a large tropical backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Custom-shaped 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 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.