New construction on the Connecticut River in New England featuring custom in ground infinity pool and hot tub located en centre. Pool is flanked by newly constructed pool house featuring sliding glass doors and custom built in interior.

Modern Infinity Pool

Coral Pool's

Design ideas for a large modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in San Francisco with a pool house and tile.

University Park Modern Courtyard and Cabana

Randy Angell Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern courtyard rectangular infinity pool in Dallas with a pool house and decking.

Chic Modern Swimming Pool and Garden

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Design ideas for a small modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in Houston with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Contemporary Hacienda

Wolfe Rizor Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Orlando with a hot tub.

Contemporary Masterpiece

Noel Cross+Architects

Interior Designer Jacques Saint Dizier Landscape Architect Dustin Moore of Strata while with Suzman Cole Design Associates Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios

Infinity Lap Pool (Huntington)

Cityview Pools

Inspiration for a large modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in Austin with a hot tub and stamped concrete.

Dallas Formal Geometric Pool

Hobert Pools and Spas

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Dallas with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Modern Infinity Edge Pool & Spa

Vollmer Custom Pools LLC

This is an example of a small modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Houston with a water feature and tile.

Art Gallery Inspired Residence

Gibson Gimpel Interior Design

[Photography by Ralph Lauer] [Landscaping and Pool Design by Lin Michaels]
This is an example of a large modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in Dallas with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Bali-Inspired Modern

Western Window Systems

Praised for its visually appealing, modern yet comfortable design, this Scottsdale residence took home the gold in the 2014 Design Awards from Professional Builder magazine. Built by Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, the 5,877-square-foot residence features an open floor plan that includes Western Window Systems’ multi-slide pocket doors to allow for optimal inside-to-outside flow. Tropical influences such as covered patios, a pool, and reflecting ponds give the home a lush, resort-style feel.

Red Bird

User

View of the poolside arbor with custom outdoor fireplace, seating an tables. Curtains can completely enclose the structure creating a private oasis.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in New York with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Some of Our Work

San Diego Pools

Photo of a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in San Diego with concrete slab.

Private Poolside Overlooking Wetlands

Spaces Landscape Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in New York with decking.

Sedona Vanishing Edge Glass Tile Pool Spa

Hydroscapes LLC

Hydroscapes
Modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Phoenix with a water feature and decking.

Bedford home

J. Brandon Jones

Bill Black
Design ideas for a large modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Westside Road

Riptide Construction

Riptide - Ed Aiona
Photo of a large mediterranean backyard rectangular infinity pool in San Francisco with concrete slab and a hot tub.

Waters Edge

Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes

Designed to make the most of a steep site, this private home in Sydney’s south has created great spaces to enjoy the view of the water. The design features a covered main pavilion with a fully equipped kitchen including a sink, fridge and wood fire pizza oven. Designed for entertainment it also includes a large dining area, sunken spa and wall mounted TV. O the same level of the pavilion is a sunken fire pit area nestled underneath a large existing Frangipani. Travel down a set of steel stairs and you come to an inviting blue pool with wet edge spill over out to the bay. The curves of the pool and lower lawn area designed to add interest when viewing from above. A generous lounge and nearby pool pavilion provides plenty of places to relax by the pool and the cantilevered section of the pavilion, with feature timber panelling, ensures that there is shade poolside and look fantastic next to another mature Frangipani. The overall look and feel of the project is sleek and contemporary, with plants chosen to emphasise the shapes of the design and to add contrasting colours. This project is definitely a great place entertain and relax whilst enjoying the view of the water. Rolling Stone Landscapes

Transitional Infinity Edge Pool & Outdoor Firewall

Selective Designs by Shane LeBlanc

Ben Hilliard
Transitional infinity pool in Other.

Portlock Residence

WhiteSpace Architects

Inspiration for a large tropical backyard round infinity pool in Hawaii with concrete pavers.

Infinity 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.