Inspiration for an expansive country backyard rectangular lap pool in Toronto with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Vernon Nelson, Every Angle Photography
Expansive country backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Custom Pool on a Working Farm

Brown's Pools & Spas

Vinyl liner pool surrounded by lazy river. The pool is located in the backyard of the home, which is surrounded by a working farm. The pool also showcases a cow-themed mushroom pad. Photo by Mandy Shaw

San Antonio Multi-Level Pool/Spa/Landscape

Land Design | Swimming Pools & Landscape Designs

Photo of an expansive country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Austin with a pool house and concrete pavers.

The Ranch - Rustic Revelation

Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors

I am self-declaring this the worlds most complicated spa. We used board formed concrete corners with cast copper scuppers, levitating limestone steps, 11 person seating 30 jets, infinity edges and a massive fire bar that hangs off the back of the sp, and the mote and interiors are all glass tile photo - MIchael Woodall

Fairview Snowy River

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

This residential Lazy River is all about activity! It has a big swimming/play area (30' accross & 40'+ length) plus the lazy river. It has a basketball goal, fire pit, and if you go down the Dolphin slide, one of the lazy river pumps sends you accross the pool to the river entrance! The bridge has a tropical feel and takes you to the island where a secret path leads to the dive rock. Designed by Mike Farley - FarleyPoolDesigns.com

Natural Hill Country Multi Level Pools

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

Natural Hill Country Multi Level Recreation and Diving Pools with Oversized Spa. Designed by Mike Farley, constructed by Claffey Pools. Limestone slabs quarried onsite.

The Prairie At Post Estate

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

This Caviness project for a modern farmhouse design in a community-based neighborhood called The Prairie At Post in Oklahoma. This complete outdoor design includes a large swimming pool with waterfalls, an underground slide, stream bed, glass tiled spa and sun shelf, native Oklahoma flagstone for patios, pathways and hand-cut stone retaining walls, lush mature landscaping and landscape lighting, a prairie grass embedded pathway design, embedded trampoline, all which overlook the farm pond and Oklahoma sky. This project was designed and installed by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc., a small locally-owned family boutique landscape design firm located in Arcadia, Oklahoma. We handle most all aspects of the design and construction in-house to control the quality and integrity of each project. Film by Affordable Aerial Photo & Video

Tavolo Park

Selah Pools & Spas

Tavolo Park Once again, we're proud of the progress as our team rises to the opportunity presented by our client. This fourth in the series blends proven features with whole new design concepts and new product lines to converge into a complete active lifestyle oasis. Every corner in virtually every direction delivers a function while it complements the terrain. This big pool comes with unique styling inside & out, with artistry right down to the slope of the pool floor. Innovative "Fresco" patio coverings let in natural light, while they keep out the heat and deliver a subtle modern look to an otherwise rustic scene. Gathering places abound, from the fire pit under the string lights, to the kitchen pass under the patio. The outdoor great room connects to a well-lit triple pickle ball court, for daytime and nighttime fun.

St. Andrews Napa CA Rebuild

Jane Ellison

This home in Napa off Silverado was rebuilt after burning down in the 2017 fires. Architect David Rulon, a former associate of Howard Backen, known for this Napa Valley industrial modern farmhouse style. Composed in mostly a neutral palette, the bones of this house are bathed in diffused natural light pouring in through the clerestory windows. Beautiful textures and the layering of pattern with a mix of materials add drama to a neutral backdrop. The homeowners are pleased with their open floor plan and fluid seating areas, which allow them to entertain large gatherings. The result is an engaging space, a personal sanctuary and a true reflection of it's owners' unique aesthetic. Inspirational features are metal fireplace surround and book cases as well as Beverage Bar shelving done by Wyatt Studio, painted inset style cabinets by Gamma, moroccan CLE tile backsplash and quartzite countertops.

Northbrook, IL Freeform Pool with Hot Tub, Waterfall and Slide

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This expansive freeform swimming pool in Northbrook, IL has a raised 8'0" hot tub with a spillover water feature. The pool measures approximately 850 square feet. The waterfall leads to the oversized 22'0" slide at the top of the grotto rock structure. Indiana Limestone Pool Coping surrounds the pool and hot tub. Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan

Pool / Pool House

Rentschler Interiors / LAKESTREETSTUDIO

Exterior Pool Screened by extensive Natural Wooded Area
This is an example of an expansive country backyard rectangular natural pool in Boston with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Boerne Multi-Level Pool/Spa/Landscape

Land Design | Swimming Pools & Landscape Designs

This is an example of an expansive country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Austin with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

2014 HOBI Award for Outstanding Fairfield County Custom Home

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Fuhrmann
Expansive country pool in New York.

Colrain Residence

SSG Pools & Spas, Inc.

Photo of an expansive country backyard kidney-shaped natural pool in Boston with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Farm Pool + Pool House

Parker County Pools

Photo of an expansive country backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Dallas with a water feature and stamped concrete.

Montana Lodge

White Cloud Design

Natural-Form Pool
Inspiration for an expansive country custom-shaped natural pool in Other with natural stone pavers.

Wonglepong Project

JB Pool Construction

Photo of an expansive country backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Gold Coast - Tweed with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Resort Style Pool in Fredericksburg, TX

Keith Zars Pools

Resort pool at sunset. This photo shows the majority of the project, but does not include the children's wading pool.
This is an example of an expansive country backyard custom-shaped pool in Austin with natural stone pavers.

Gorgeous 14,000 Sq Ft Colorado Guest House

Logic Integration

This exclusive guest home features excellent and easy to use technology throughout. The idea and purpose of this guesthouse is to host multiple charity events, sporting event parties, and family gatherings. The roughly 90-acre site has impressive views and is a one of a kind property in Colorado. The project features incredible sounding audio and 4k video distributed throughout (inside and outside). There is centralized lighting control both indoors and outdoors, an enterprise Wi-Fi network, HD surveillance, and a state of the art Crestron control system utilizing iPads and in-wall touch panels. Some of the special features of the facility is a powerful and sophisticated QSC Line Array audio system in the Great Hall, Sony and Crestron 4k Video throughout, a large outdoor audio system featuring in ground hidden subwoofers by Sonance surrounding the pool, and smart LED lighting inside the gorgeous infinity pool. J Gramling Photos

Expansive Country Pool Design Ideas

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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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.