Mid-sized contemporary front yard rectangular lap pool in Palma de Mallorca with a pool house.

Photo of an expansive country front yard custom-shaped natural pool in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

niguel west mid-century modern

Moss Yaw Design studio

A small pool and spa at the rear yard are a feature at the spacious and private rear yard, framed by the natural coastal hillside landscape
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front yard rectangular pool in Orange County with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Piscine senza necessità di scavi (Progettazione inclusa)

Similis : i tuoi spazi vivi

Design ideas for a small country front yard rectangular aboveground pool in Other with decking.

Fort Hill- Pool House

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Stefco Builders Landscape Architect: Hilarie Holdsworth Design Photographer: Greg Premru

Lakehouse Retreat

Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ

Stephen Karlisch // This lakeside home was completely refurbished inside and out to accommodate 16 guests in a stylish, hotel-like setting. Owned by a long-time client of Pulp, this home reflects the owner's personal style -- well-traveled and eclectic -- while also serving as a landing pad for her large family. With spa-like guest bathrooms equipped with robes and lotions, guest bedrooms with multiple beds and high-quality comforters, and a party deck with a bar/entertaining area, this is the ultimate getaway.

Clearwater Residence

SilverSun Landscapes

Timothy Reed
Inspiration for a large traditional front yard round pool in Tampa with concrete pavers.

Family Fun in Front

Southview Design

Several locations were considered for the pool before deciding on the least assuming place of all - the front yard! The landscape architect worked hard to create a unique plan that checked all the clients boxes and more. Easy care perennials and fade resistant pavers were carefully selected to ensure the overall plan was as low maintenance as possible.

Exterior

Cedar Architect Design Software

Designed and Rendered with Cedar Architect
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard custom-shaped natural pool in Kansas City with decking.

Palm Beach Residence

Aaron Thompson

Inground Pools on Pilings

Specialized Pools, Inc

Photo of a large traditional front yard rectangular pool in New York.

Greenside Dr.

Mark DeTar Silicon Valley Real Estate Sales Team

Julian Gay
Photo of a contemporary front yard pool in San Francisco.

Sherwood

cpopp workshop

Whole house remodel of a mid-century modern cmu home built in the 1950's. Warm white walls with solid walnut floor planks and walnut millwork. Chocolate Corian countertops. Large format porcelain tile. Heath Ceramics backsplash. Mike Graff

Pool 9409, Round Pool, Toorak

Neptune Swimming Pools

We collaborated with Visioneer builders and Rob Mills Architects on this unique pool for a luxurious Toorak home. The pool was located in the front garden, facing the road and therefore created a new challenge for our design team. This project features a rounded pool and separate round spa with luxurious finishes that act as an additional feature to the landscape. The unique sphere shaped plants surrounding the pool creates a contrast that adds dimension and colour to the relatively neutral colour palette, whilst also keeping the rounded shape that aligns with the pool and spa. Because this is a family home, additional inclusions were considered as part of the design process, this ensures that the space not only had amazing visual features, but practical safety elements meaning that access can be more carefully controlled. The denim penny round tiles further complimented the sphere theme of the project and provided a unique look to the space. The light colour also created a stark contrast between the greenery of the shrubs and the neutral colours of the home and surrounding Eco Outdoor Granite coping. The pool and spa feature a host of modern and high-end equipment solutions including: Infloor cleaning Pool Automation synced with Home Automation Mineral Chlorination with Ozone boost Combined Gas/Solar heating systems LED Lighting Our clients love their swimming pool and the way it integrates with the house, creating a stunning visual feature whilst remaining practical at the same time.

Anfiteatro, Acqua e zona relax

Vera Luciani

Biolago balneabile
Photo of a large country front yard custom-shaped natural pool in Rome with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Private Farm House

Bitar Consultants

The design made critical balances between the sloppy site and the requirements of the client to have a house with two distinct uses; a private family house and a banqueting facility with a swimming pool and terrace, in addition to a parking lot, playgrounds, landscape and a design farm land with a wondering jogging track. All the functions entertain the main beautiful panoramic views from the land down the slope, balconies, terraces and roof top are equipped with relaxing seating and other needed services.

Farm House

The Vrindavan Project

Design Firm’s Name: The Vrindavan Project Design Firm’s Phone Numbers: +91 9560107193 / +91 124 4000027 / +91 9560107194 Design Firm’s Email: ranjeet.mukherjee@gmail.com / thevrindavanproject@gmail.com

Custom Home

Constructive Design Services

Mid Century modern home with zen like water feature that falls under the walk way to front door
Mid-sized midcentury front yard l-shaped pool in Tampa with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Adding the Wow to Country Entertaining

Betz Pools Limited

The spacious architectural stamped concrete deck has ample room for large groups and is richly adorned with a variety of amenities and gathering spots. The surrounding fields are dotted with discretely placed solar panel arrays, which along with massive battery storage, provides the freedom of living off the grid.

Veranda by the Fountains

Water's Edge Outdoor Living

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Small traditional front yard rectangular pool in Houston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Front Yard 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.