This is an example of a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Montpellier with decking.

Custom Outdoor Oasis

BEECHWOOD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Philadelphia with a water feature and tile.

Backyard Retreat

Lawns of Dallas

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Cresta Leisure Latest Work

Cresta Leisure Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary side yard rectangular lap pool in Dorset with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Complete back yard, Malibu.

Metro Builders and Remodeling

Complete back yard remodel, new pool and spa, BBQ, stamp concrete, Gas fire pit and synthetic grass.
Photo of a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Pool and Spa with Paver Stone Patio

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Whitewater Imagery
Mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Lonsmount Swim Spa

BonaVista LeisureScapes

Photo of a small modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Toronto with a hot tub and decking.

Our Work

Liapis Landscape & Design

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with natural stone pavers.

South Hampton Project

Karen Arent Landscape Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with a hot tub and natural stone 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.

Big Horn- Palm Desert

JAC Interiors

Large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Custom gates lead to a relaxing inground pool

Stephen W. Hackney Landscape Architecture

Custom designed entry gates mounted on stone columns and covered by a beautifully lit pergola, open into the new, repositioned pool area.
Photo of a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with natural stone pavers and a pool house.

Clean Cut

Texas Pools

Photo of a large contemporary backyard l-shaped lap pool in Houston with a water feature and tile.

Cozy Pool House

Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Detroit with a pool house.

Méditerranéen Piscine

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in Marseille with a pool house and decking.

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Weaver's Pools & Spas

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Casa del Porche de Piedra

LLIBERÓS SALVADOR Arquitectos

German cabo
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard l-shaped lap pool in Valencia with a pool house and tile.

Geometric Concrete Pool Gallery

Betz Pools Limited

What an exquisite expression of ultra modern design. The materials and architecture mesh beautifully with the home, starting with the custom travertine marble coping and deck, accented by a raised sitting area in Brazilian Ipe hardwood plus a zero edge perimeter overflow spa clad in polished Eramosa stone. The raised stone wall on the left features the dramatic sounds of five 7-foot-wide sheer descent waterfalls. They light up at night in a spectrum of vibrant colours. The elegant cabana, which perches over a ravine, houses a bathroom, laundry room, shower and bar. (24 x 41, custom rectangular)

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Neff Mill & Cabinet Inc.

Photo of a large mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Georgian Pool House

Significant Homes LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with a pool house and tile.

Green Lap 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.