Peter Koenig Landscape Designer, Gene Radding General Contracting, Creative Environments Swimming Pool Construction
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary backyard l-shaped pool in San Francisco with concrete pavers and a hot tub.

Denver Front Range Various Projects

A.T. Sipes, Inc.

Outdoor water hole, the gathering place, captured natural water shed from Peak 10 in Breckenridge, Colorado, overflows into the Blue River. A.T. Sipes

Exterior Design

Frank Souder Designs Inc

Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard rectangular pool in Other with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Miami Beach Residence 2

Overmyer Architects

Pool Cabana Photo Credit: Maxwell Mackenzie
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean round pool in Miami with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Villa "Olive"

PECARD ARCHITECTE SAS François PECARD

Inspiration for an expansive tropical backyard rectangular infinity pool in Other with decking.

Lake Front Country Estate

Markalunas Architecture Group

Lake Front Country Estate Pool Pavilion, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes and Signature Pools. Photography by Rachael Boling
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Pool & Pool House

Wagner Hodgson

Pool & Pool House Stowe, Vermont This mountain top residential site offers spectacular 180 degree views towards adjacent hillsides. The client desired to replace an existing pond with a pool and pool house to be used for both entertaining and family use. The open site is adjacent to the driveway to the north but offered spectacular mountain views to the south. The challenge was to provide privacy at the pool without obstructing the beautiful vista from the entry drive. Working closely with the architect we designed the pool and pool house as one modern element closely linked by proximity, detailing & geometry. In so doing, we used precise placement, careful choice of building & site materials, and minimalist planting. Existing trees were edited to open up selected views to the south. Rows of ornamental grasses provide architectural delineation of outdoor space. Understated stone steps in the lawn loosely connect the pool to the main house. Architect: Michael Minadeo + Partners Image Credit: Westphalen Photography

Infinity Edge Freeform Backyard Resort-Style Pool in Parkland Florida

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This infinity edge freeform resort style pool really has it all! with it's custom freeform spa, large stacked stone fountain, and amazing sunken bar area with sunken stools in the pool, it's the perfect project for any backyard gathering big or small!

Foxborough Residence

SSG Pools & Spas, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive midcentury backyard round natural pool in Boston with a hot tub and stamped concrete.

Fairytale Swim Setting

Shoreline Pools, Inc.

The house and swimming pool were designed to take full advantage of the magnificent and idyllic setting. A custom, Nutmeg Round retaining wall was built to raise and level the property and keep the swimming pool close to the home. A vanishing edge runs over 40ft along the full length of the pool and gives the illusion of dropping into the wetlands below. The pools is surrounded by an expansive, earth color Sahara Granite deck and equipped with an automatic cover. Phil Nelson Imaging

New Projects

Ultimate Water Creations Inc.

Photo of an expansive modern custom-shaped natural pool in Los Angeles with concrete slab.

Award winning Lake Forest Residence

Earth Developments, Inc.

A wonderful location to relax & take a dip!
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Chicago with concrete slab.

Provence on the North Shore

Mariani Landscape

Linda Oyama Bryan
Expansive traditional backyard rectangular pool in Chicago with brick pavers.

Grand American Colonial

Wadia Associates

Jonathan Wallen
This is an example of an expansive traditional rectangular pool in New York.

Carlisle Pool Enclosure

Sunspace Design, Inc.

Although less common than projects from our other product lines, a Sunspace Design pool enclosure is one of the most visually impressive products we offer. This custom pool enclosure was constructed on a beautiful four acre parcel in Carlisle, Massachusetts. It is the third major project Sunspace Design has designed and constructed on this property. We had previously designed and built an orangery as a dining area off the kitchen in the main house. Our use of a mahogany wood frame and insulated glass ceiling became a focal point and ultimately a beloved space for the owners and their children to enjoy. This positive experience led to an ongoing relationship with Sunspace. We were called in some years later as the clients were considering building an indoor swimming pool on their property. They wanted to include wood and glass in the ceiling in the same fashion as the orangery we had completed for them years earlier. Working closely with the clients, their structural engineer, and their mechanical engineer, we developed the elevations and glass roof system, steel superstructure, and a very sophisticated environment control system to properly heat, cool, and regulate humidity within the enclosure. Further enhancements included a full bath, laundry area, and a sitting area adjacent to the pool complete with a fireplace and wall-mounted television. The magnificent interior finishes included a bluestone floor. We were especially happy to deliver this project to the client, and we believe that many years of enjoyment will be had by their friends and family in this new space.

Brentwood Property (cover feature in California Homes magazine)

MSH Design, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive transitional backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub.

Tennis Court Lane

Siciliano Landscape Company

Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Two Deer Farm

ADRIAN SMITH - Landscape Architecture

with Douglas Reed Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for an expansive modern rectangular lap pool in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Camelback Royal View

Hendricks Construction

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in Phoenix with concrete 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.

Expansive Green 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 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.