Inspiration for an expansive contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Austin with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

House of Three Courtyards

Winn Wittman Architecture A.I.A.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Austin with concrete pavers.

CSB Residence

Land Engineering Inc.

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

Project 007

AAA Custom Pools

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Miami with a hot tub and tile.

Contemporary Desert Geometry

BOXHILL

Matt Vacca
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Phoenix with a hot tub and tile.

Contemporary Pool

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Starkes Türkis trifft auf warmes Holz

GIFFEL GMBH - GARTEN.POOL

Ein rechteckiger Pool, der vom Bauherren selbst und mit unserer Unterstützung, dem Garten einen unwiderstehlichen Nutzen gibt. Die beiden Zwillinge lieben Ihre Garten. - Die Nachbarskinder übrigens auch :)

Beverly Hills - Contemporary Infinity Pool & Spa with outside Kitchen/BBQ area

Ultimate Water Creations Inc.

Design ideas for a large backyard rectangular infinity pool in Los Angeles with concrete slab.

Sunset Plaza

Plug It In Systems, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and tile.

Arizona Desert Mountain Retreat

ArchitecTor, PC

The breathtaking panoramic views from this Desert Mountain property inspired the owners and architect to take full advantage of indoor-outdoor living. Glass walls and retractable door systems allow you to enjoy the expansive desert and cityscape views from every room. The rustic blend of stone and organic materials seamlessly blend inside and out.

Golf & Putting Greens

Advanced Grass

The natural grass seen on golf and putting greens might make people green with envy, since it’s so close cropped yet lush. But grass on putting greens needs an amazing amount of work to keep it healthy and manicured. Our golf and putting greens don’t.

Cassique Pine Barren

Josh Atkinson - Atkinson Pools and Spas

Karson Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Charleston with natural stone pavers.

Elegant Modern at Estancia | Pool

Drewett Works

The primary goal for this project was to craft a modernist derivation of pueblo architecture. Set into a heavily laden boulder hillside, the design also reflects the nature of the stacked boulder formations. The site, located near local landmark Pinnacle Peak, offered breathtaking views which were largely upward, making proximity an issue. Maintaining southwest fenestration protection and maximizing views created the primary design constraint. The views are maximized with careful orientation, exacting overhangs, and wing wall locations. The overhangs intertwine and undulate with alternating materials stacking to reinforce the boulder strewn backdrop. The elegant material palette and siting allow for great harmony with the native desert. The Elegant Modern at Estancia was the collaboration of many of the Valley's finest luxury home specialists. Interiors guru David Michael Miller contributed elegance and refinement in every detail. Landscape architect Russ Greey of Greey | Pickett contributed a landscape design that not only complimented the architecture, but nestled into the surrounding desert as if always a part of it. And contractor Manship Builders -- Jim Manship and project manager Mark Laidlaw -- brought precision and skill to the construction of what architect C.P. Drewett described as "a watch." Project Details | Elegant Modern at Estancia Architecture: CP Drewett, AIA, NCARB Builder: Manship Builders, Carefree, AZ Interiors: David Michael Miller, Scottsdale, AZ Landscape: Greey | Pickett, Scottsdale, AZ Photography: Dino Tonn, Scottsdale, AZ Publications: "On the Edge: The Rugged Desert Landscape Forms the Ideal Backdrop for an Estancia Home Distinguished by its Modernist Lines" Luxe Interiors + Design, Nov/Dec 2015. Awards: 2015 PCBC Grand Award: Best Custom Home over 8,000 sq. ft. 2015 PCBC Award of Merit: Best Custom Home over 8,000 sq. ft. The Nationals 2016 Silver Award: Best Architectural Design of a One of a Kind Home - Custom or Spec 2015 Excellence in Masonry Architectural Award - Merit Award Photography: Dino Tonn

Muskegon Project

MeadowGreen Group

A custom oversized spa adjacent to a custom gunite pool on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Custom Design by Matthew Schmuker of MeadowGreen Group. Visit www.MeadowGreenGroup.com to view more projects like this one.

Infinity Edge Elements - Newtown Square, PA

Armond Aquatech Pools

Q Stern Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Philadelphia with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

cliffside vanishing edge pool with raised spa + surge current

Drakeley Pool Company

Photo of a small contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in New York with a water feature.

Hill Side Overflow Pool with Infinity Edge

Design Ecology

Benjamin Lasseter
Photo of a large contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Austin with a hot tub and decking.

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

Chapel Hill pool, landscape

Down to Earth Designs, Inc.

Chapel Hill, NC custom concrete pool with infinity edge and waterfall. Landscape design and build. © 2012 Ben Case, Down to Earth Designs, Inc.
Mid-sized traditional custom-shaped infinity pool in Raleigh with stamped concrete.

Exteriors

Atlantic Stone Imports

Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard rectangular infinity pool in Miami with a hot tub and natural stone 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.