This home has a large outdoor entertaining space including a pool with fountains and infinity edge, waterslide, swim-up bar and hot tub. Custom lighting make the night come alive to relax and entertain around the pool. This swim-up bar takes entertaining to the next level. You can even watch your favorite show while enjoying refreshments.

New Jersey Residence

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

Circa 2021. This stunning garden is in New Jersey and one knows it's not Houston because of the hydrangeas. Can you say staycation?
Photo of an expansive traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Houston with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Tudor Noir

Colossus Mfg.

Cream loungers and dark stone side tables line the edge of the pool with black and white subway tile accents.
Design ideas for a small backyard custom-shaped pool in Sacramento with concrete pavers and with a pool.

Keystone Falls

Ryan Hughes Design

From above, the entire backyard to the Tampa home was filled by Ryan Hughes Design build with a plethora of elements for outdoor enjoyment. All complementing the home's outdoor spaces. If you want to swim, lounge, relax, swing or dine, there is a luxury spot for you. Outdoor living at its best! Photography by Jimi Smith

Natural Stone Pool Oasis by Liquidscapes & Garden Artisans

Garden Artisans LLC

Natural Stone Pool Oasis by Liquidscapes & Garden Artisans
Inspiration for a country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in New York with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Atherton Complex

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern pool with outdoor living area and concrete slab.
This is an example of an expansive modern front yard custom-shaped natural pool in San Francisco with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Backyard Escape in The Manor

Georgia Classic Pool

Georgia Classic Pool is the Premier Custom Inground Swimming Pool Designer and Builders serving the north metro Atlanta Georgia area. We specialize in building amazing outdoor living spaces. Our award winning swimming pool projects are the focal point of your backyard. We can design and build your cabana, arbor, pergola or outdoor kitchen. Outdoor Living can be achieved year-round in the Atlanta area and we are here to help you get the very most out of your backyard living space.

Weston Lakes Pool

LunnScape

andscape design and Installation to enhance appearance of community pool area that features tropical plants, draught tolerant plants, a full of sun backyard, brick flower bed, mid-size island style concrete paver, and custome shaped pool landscaping.

Mordialloc Project

Foliage Landscaping

The Mordialloc project provides excellent pool landscaping ideas if you’re looking for inspiration for your backyard. View the before and after images of our project.

Hiemstra Project

Sunset Pools Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Houston with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Free Form Pool with Double Staircase

All Aqua Pools

This spectacular free form pool was built into the side of a sand dune in New Smyrna Beach. Our client was a retired high-end homebuilder from the Hamptons, referred by Collado Real Estate. All Aqua Pools completed all aspects of this backyard paradise. Not only the pool design and build, but also the pool deck, walls, landscape design and landscaping, irrigation, fencing, and LED lighting of the pool and landscape. The retaining wall at one end of the pool includes two staircases to provide a jumping off point as well as a four foot high location for the three 24″ sheer waterfalls. This pool also features a large sun shelf for luxuriating and a bench around the perimeter of much of the pool. The walls are made of Baystone Travertine Cladding, and the interior is lined with Wet Edge North Shore Tahoe, and of course like all of our pools it features a Paramount PCC-2000 self-cleaning floor system which circulates the water from the bottom, resulting in sparkling water with very little maintenance.

Corrie - Modern

Blue Stone Construction

Inspiration for a small modern backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in San Diego with with a pool and decking.

Piscina de diseño Nuria Alía

Hisbalit

Piscina de la interiorista Nuria Alía, revestida con mosaico #Mikonos #AqualuxeHisbalit , y jardineras “a medida” creadas con el servicio de personalización #ArtFactoryHisbalit .

A Country Recreation Retreat

Betz Pools Limited

The 6-foot drop in grade from the hot tub deck to the pool level is artfully handled with two banks of nine steps. Each side is configured differently to add visual interest and follow the shape of the rocky terrain. Small clumps of low maintenance perennials look at home tucked in and around the rugged boulders.

Desert Oasis in Phoenix

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

Taking a few steps back, the project only becomes more impressive as the sheer descent waterfall and custom spa make an appearance. The radiant glass mosaic tile on the spa spillway subtly denotes the transition from one feature to the next without detracting from the space's beauty.

Morgan Creek Estate

Herlong Architects

Inspiration for an expansive beach style backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Charleston with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Carmel Valley - Luxury Pool with Waterwall

Jesse York, Landscape Designer

This luxurious pool and yard was meticulously designed with a unique shape that caters to the homeowner's specific needs and aesthetic preferences. The sun deck and outdoor furniture were custom-built to enhance the opulent feel of the pool area. The water feature wall is a testament to the masterful design and engineering that went into creating this tranquil oasis. With its soothing waterfall and integrated lighting, the wall serves as the central focal point of the pool area, offering breathtaking views to swimmers and loungers alike. The tilework adds an extra layer of elegance to the already stunning feature. This outdoor paradise is perfect for entertaining guests with its built-in kitchen and bar, surrounded by lush landscaping that further elevates the serene atmosphere. Overall, this luxurious pool and yard is a true masterpiece of design and engineering, creating a lavish and tranquil retreat for any homeowner.

Concord Pool Deck

Lynch Landscape and Tree Service, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Boston with with a pool.

Atlanta Pool

Courtland Landscape Architecture & Construction

Backyard pool swimming pool design/renderings.
Large contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Atlanta with with a pool and concrete pavers.

CASA PR

GUILLEM CARRERA arquitecte

Photo of a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Other with with a pool and tile.

Custom-shaped Pool Design Ideas with with a Pool

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.