Handmade pool tiles from Fireclay Tile highlight designer Caroline Lee's dreamy backyard saltwater pool in Palm Springs. Parquet-style tile stripes peek above the waterline, subtly nodding to nautical style. Sample handmade ceramic and glass pool tiles at FireclayTile.com. TILE SHOWN 6x6 Tiles in Tusk 2x6 Tiles in Skipping Stone DESIGN Anne Sage PHOTOS Echo and Earl

English Tudor Riverside Remodel With Elegant Details
Eclectic backyard pool in Other with a pool house.

55' of continuously curved infinity edge incorporating full radius cap to keep water adhered to wall, avoiding splash out from narrow elevated runnel troughs, along with providing pristine operational silence.

South Tampa Pool Home, modern, bohemian, beautiful and functional space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic backyard custom-shaped pool in Tampa with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

We designed & constructed a beautiful outdoor space for our client. The project features a custom pool with tiered spa, swim shelf with bubblers, water & fire features, fire pit, pergola built on site, covered patio with bathhouse & outdoor kitchen. The landscape features a blend of palms, Holly eagleston trees with sunshine ligustrum.

Photos by Eric Delaforce
Large eclectic backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Raleigh with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

We designed a freeform saltwater swimming pool to complement the shape of the lot and positioning of the house, and a composite deck were also incorporated into this backyard oasis.

Plain Jane Photography
This is an example of an expansive eclectic backyard rectangular pool in Phoenix with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Stainless Steel / Gunite Hybrid Lap Swimming Pool with All Tile Floor with Retractable Enclosure
Mid-sized eclectic backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with tile.

Pool house
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic backyard pool in Sydney with a pool house.

A Memorial area family commissioned us to create a natural swimming pool in their back yard. The family already had a standard pool on premises, but it was isolated in an area of the yard not particularly suited to seating guests or hosting get-togethers. What they wanted was a second, natural swimming pool built that would serve as the hub of a new home outdoor entertainment area consisting of a new stone patio, comfortable outdoor seating, and a fire pit. They wanted to create something unique that would preserve as much of the natural features of the landscape as possible, but that would also be completely safe and fully functional as a swimming pool. We decided to design this new landscaping plan around a pre-existent waterfall that was already on the property. This feature was too attractive to ignore, and provided the ideal anchor point for a new gathering area. The fountain had been designed to mimic a natural waterfall, with stones laid on top of one another in such a way as to look like a mountain cliff where water spontaneously springs from the top and cascades down the rocks. At first glance, many would miss the opportunity that such a structure provides; assuming that a fountain designed like a cliff would have to be completely replaced to install a natural swimming pool. Our landscaping designers, however, came up with a landscape plan to transform one archetypal form into the other by simply adding to what was already there. At the base of the rocks we dug a basin. This basin was oblong in shape and varied in degrees of depth ranging from a few inches on the end to five feet in the middle. We directed the flow of the water toward one end of the basin, so that it flowed into the depression and created a swimming pool at the base of the rocks. This was easy to accomplish because the fountain lay parallel to the top of a natural ravine located toward the back of the property, so water flow was maintained by gravity. This had the secondary effect of creating a new natural aesthetic. The addition of the basin transformed the fountain’s appearance to look more like a cliff you would see in a river, where the elevation suddenly drops, and water rushes over a series of rocks into a deeper pool below. Children and guests swimming in this new structure could actually imagine themselves in a Rocky Mountain River. We then heated the swimming pool so it could be enjoyed in the winter as well as the summer, and we also lit the pool using two types of luminaries for complimentary effects. For vegetation, we used mercury vapor down lights to backlight surrounding trees and to bring out the green color of foliage in and around the top of the rocks. For the brown color of the rocks themselves, and to create a sparkling luminance rising up and out of the water, we installed incandescent, underwater up lights. The lights were GFIC protected to make the natural swimming pool shock proof and safe for human use.

Eclectic backyard pool in Sydney.

In this remarkable architecturally designed home, the owners were craving a drastic change from the neutral decor they had been living with for 15 years. The goal was to infuse a lot of intense color while incorporating, and eloquently displaying, a fabulous art collection acquired on their many travels. Photography by Lisa M. Bond.

The somewhat modest size of this beautiful back garden does not keep it from fulfilling numerous duties for this active family. Closest to the house itself are a screened sitting porch and a large outdoor dining area. One passes through antique wrought-iron gates to transition from the upper patios to the lawn area, separating the house from the pool. Slabs of Pennsylvania flagstone create a walkway through the lawn and around the swimming pool. Synthetic turf was selected for this project, in order to minimize maintenance issues and to ensure perfect grass at all times. The covered, open-air pavilion directly adjacent the pool is constructed with hand-carved posts and beams. The concrete floor of the pavilion is stained to coordinate with the Pennsylvania flagstone decks. Housing the outdoor kitchen and bar area, as well as a TV sitting area, this poolside pavilion has become the favorite hang-out for the client's teenagers and their friends. Although our client wanted a curved line, natural pool, they wanted a bit of a modernized version, and something a bit more refined. One way we achieved this was by using long, sweeping curves around the perimeter of the pool, with hand-cut, and slightly chiseled, Oklahoma flagstone coping. Next, rather than using the typical boulders for the retaining wall, we set Oklahoma stone in an irregular flagstone pattern with butt-joints so that no mortar shows. The walls are capped with the same Oklahoma flagstone as is used on the coping. The spa is tucked in the back corner of the garden, and raised 20" above the pool. The spillway from the spa is created using a combination of long slab boulders along with smaller boulders, to create a gentle, natural waterfall to the pool. Further refinement is shown in neatly trimmed appearance of the synthetic turf between the large slabs of Pennsylvania stone that create the pool deck.

Large outdoor metal pergola designs by Entanglements laser cut metal art. Curved decking area by the pool
Mid-sized eclectic backyard round pool in Melbourne with a water feature.

Get ready for summer with an updated backyard. With the use of new tile and vibrant plants we can transform any backyard to a beautiful summer escape! Check out the before pictures to experience the full transformation. Photo credit: Paperwhite

Hampton Fine Exteriors Swimming Pool | Deck | Garden Design Outdoor Lighting | Installation
Photo of a large eclectic backyard rectangular infinity pool in New York with a hot tub and decking.

Take a bit of Bevolo craftsmanship and beauty wherever you go with these portable pool house lanterns. Ideal for use in your outdoor living space, these lanterns are designed to be used with large candles to warmly illuminate any area you choose to place them. Standard Lantern Sizes Height Width Depth 24.0" 6.0" 6.0" 30.0" 7.5" 7.5" 36.0" 9.0" 9.0"

This beautiful backyard has white stone lining the ground and a large swimming pool. Black and white striped pool chairs surround the pool. Photo Credit: Emily Minton Redfield