A beautiful custom designed swimming pool to build a backyard space like no other. How stunning!
Photo of a mid-sized tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Other with with a pool.

Vanishing Edge Pool in Parkland

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This project really utilizes backyard space because of its creativeness and ingenuity in design and construction. Some of the pool tucks into the back of the house flawlessly so that the pool doesn’t extend too far out. With bubblers, stepping stones leading to the outdoor kitchen, and parallel deck level fire feature, it’s the perfect introduction to it’s vanishing edge feel. Custom tile and lighting accentuates the pool and backyard perfectly while the house is custom lit as well.

Landscape Design Resort Backyard with a Canyon View in Valley Center

Landscape Logic

Landscape Logic was commissioned to design a small backyard landscape and Pool. This design incorporates all of the popular elements that make up a functional and modern backyard space. We have a pool and spa, outdoor dining, two pergolas, a firepit, artificial turf, Belgard paver hardscape in a modern pattern, a low garden wall, drought-tolerant plants and trees, and natural boulders.

Custom Turf Poolside Installation

WinterGreen Synthetic Grass LLC

This is more than just a poolside; it's a lifestyle statement, a sanctuary of tranquility, and an embodiment of unparalleled luxury. Our attention to detail and commitment to perfection have redefined your poolside experience. Welcome to the pinnacle of modern opulence.

Keystone Falls

Ryan Hughes Design

From above, the opportunities for enjoyment are on full display in this outdoor living space. With a pool, spa, fire pit and multiple lounging decks, the home offers plenty of excitement and water play. Photography by Jimi Smith Photography.

Rowlett Oasis

Weisz Selection Outdoor Living Specialists

Covered Patio with outdoor fireplace, grilling station, bar and sitting/entertainment area. Custom freeform pool with beach entry, LED lights, rock grotto and rock waterfalls surrounded by tropical landscape and travertine patio.

Mauna Kea Swim-Up Pool Bar

Taleah Smith Design

This is an example of an expansive tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Hawaii with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

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.

Custom Pool Sorrel Grove

Land & Water Design

Custom Pool with Sheer Descents
Small midcentury backyard custom-shaped natural pool in DC Metro with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Selah Pool Builds ARR1901

Selah Pools & Spas

Inspiration for an expansive modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Dallas with with a pool and decking.

Desert Oasis in Phoenix

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

While the focus is mostly directed to the pool, spa, and covered living space, this design also includes an outstanding assortment of native plants to complement the hardscape features. The native plant palette and 1,600 square feet of artificial turf make this luxurious outdoor space very water conscious and ecofriendly.

A Country Recreation Retreat

Betz Pools Limited

This unique leisure sanctuary is part of a country retreat created by a Wellington County financial advisor. He favours the tranquility of open fields and quiet woods over busy cottage life on a lake. Thus, he transformed this rural century property near Elora into a hidden gem at the end of a long, secluded driveway.

Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury mansion with wraparound moat pool

Whipple Russell Architects

Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury mansion with wraparound moat pool. Photo by Art Gray Photography.
Photo of an expansive modern side yard custom-shaped infinity pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and tile.

PebbleTec Pool Remodel: PebbleSheen Blue Surf, Lightstreams Tile, Fire + Water

Pebble Technology International

Here is an inside look at the backyard of one of our Elite Builders! This two-tier, newly remodeled pool belongs to Dane Palmero, the owner of Overflow Pool Construction & Repair located in Phoenix, AZ. Not only does this pool defy gravity, but it also beautifully blends all three of our PebbleTec product lines: Pool Finishes, Lightstreams Glass Tile and Fire + Water Outdoor Elements. Materials used: PebbleSheen Blue Surf with Luminous Blue Blend, Lightstreams Glass Tile Gold Iridescent Collection Silverado, Fire + Water Cast Stone Fire Bowl and Lava Rock.

Natural Elegance - Custom Home

Cuthbertson Homes

Design ideas for a backyard custom-shaped pool in Other with with a pool and concrete slab.

Tropical Pool & Landscape

Byron Bay Pools & Landscapes

A beautiful custom designed swimming pool to build a backyard space like no other. How stunning!
Mid-sized tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Other with with a pool.

Pools

CHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Las Vegas 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.

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.

Natural Stone Pool Oasis by Liquidscapes & Garden Artisans

Garden Artisans LLC

Pool Oasis by Liquidscapes & Garden Artisans
Photo of a large country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in New York with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

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.