Built in Baton Rouge, La. Completed in August 2016
Small contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in New Orleans with a pool house and concrete pavers.

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

Lanai Doors in Hollywood Hills, CA

Lanai Doors

What a beautiful city view from the pool area! Open your home and bring your view indoors. Call Lanai Doors today for a free quote.
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Portlock Residence

WhiteSpace Architects

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Lotus on Orange

Josh Wynne Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury backyard rectangular infinity pool in Other with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Court House

In2 Pty Ltd

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Melbourne with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Sangiovese

Titus Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Sacramento with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Tresarca

Keegan Designs

Expansive modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in Las Vegas with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Expansive Pool Area

Louise Stapleton Interiors

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Albert Park Infinity Lap Pool and Spa

Neptune Swimming Pools

12.5m x 2.6m lap pool with offset spa and infinity edge. Glass Mosaic tiles to waterline with glass render pool interior. Custom made Anston coping and paving. Photo by Patrick Redmond

Oakville 2 - Negative Edge Concrete Pool

Solda Pools Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Toronto with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Lawrenceville Contemporary Swimming Pool

Boyce Design + Build

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Negative Edge

THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION

The weir wall offers a water feature that helps drown out the boat motors making the outdoor living area more pleasant.
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Orinda Hills Contemporary

Michael Tebb Design

Alex Johnson Photographer
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard rectangular infinity pool in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Pool and Ocean

Ike Kligerman Barkley

Peter Aaron
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Pool and Landscape

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

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Coastal Maine Backyard Living Space Addition with Plunge Pool

Soake Pools

Pool almost complete- plantings still to come. Beautiful granite coping used.
Small country backyard rectangular infinity pool in Portland Maine with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Modern Masterpiece

Vernon Wentz

This modern style reflecting pool with a lounge chair tanning shelf is surrounded by an outdoor kitchen, living and dinning area.
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Ewing Aquatech Pools

Built in Baton Rouge, La. Completed in August 2016
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in New Orleans with a pool house and concrete pavers.

PCH Cape Cod

Burdge & Associates Architects

Burdge Architects- Traditional Cape Cod Style Home. Located in Malibu, CA. Pool and Pool house. Guest house on level above.
Photo of an expansive beach style backyard rectangular infinity pool in Los Angeles with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Infinity Pool Design Ideas with Concrete Pavers

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.