Photo of a beach style courtyard l-shaped pool in Sunshine Coast with decking.

This late 70's ranch style home was recently renovated with a clean, modern twist on the ranch style architecture of the existing residence. AquaTerra was hired to create the entire outdoor environment including the new pool and spa. Similar to the renovated home, this aquatic environment was designed to take a traditional pool and gives it a clean, modern twist. The site proved to be perfect for a long, sweeping curved water feature that can be seen from all of the outdoor gathering spaces as well as many rooms inside the residence. This design draws people outside and allows them to explore all of the features of the pool and outdoor spaces. Features of this resort like outdoor environment include: -Play pool with two lounge areas with LED lit bubblers -Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen Luminous series pool finish -Lightstreams glass tile -spa with six custom copper Bobe water spillway scuppers -water feature wall with three custom copper Bobe water scuppers -Fully automated with Pentair Equipment -LED lighting throughout the pool and spa -Gathering space with automated fire pit -Lounge deck area -Synthetic turf between step pads and deck -Gourmet outdoor kitchen to meet all the entertaining needs. This outdoor environment cohesively brings the clean & modern finishes of the renovated home seamlessly to the outdoors to a pool and spa for play, exercise and relaxation. Photography: Daniel Driensky

Enclave

Bita Interior Design

Design ideas for a large tropical backyard l-shaped infinity pool in San Diego with tile and a pool house.

Fishhawk Ranch

Ryan Hughes Design/Build

A seating area for casual relaxation atop the waterfall wall provides views of the calming pool area.
Design ideas for a large contemporary indoor l-shaped lap pool in Tampa with a hot tub and tile.

Bridle Path

JHF Homes

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped pool in Austin with a pool house.

Historical renovation of a 100 Year Old Stable

JAMES V. COANE & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub.

Resort comfort in your own back yard 5

HPC Fire

This pool feature remains the focal point of this backyard. The backyard was designed to have different spaces, seating area by the fire pit and bar and entertainment by the pool. The hot tub area, 3 fire pits and water slide bring the fun to the whole family. Project Completed by http://www.stonewalldesigncorp.com/

Toll Brothers at Hidden Canyon

Toll Brothers, Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional backyard l-shaped pool in Philadelphia with a hot tub and decking.

Little Horn Residence

AquaTerra Outdoors

This late 70's ranch style home was recently renovated with a clean, modern twist on the ranch style architecture of the existing residence. We were hired to create the entire outdoor environemnt including the new pool and spa. Similar to the renovated home, this aquatic environment was designed to take a traditional pool and gives it a clean, modern twist. The site proved to be perfect for a long, sweeping curved water feature that can be seen from all of the outdoor gathering spaces as well as many rooms inside the residence. This design draws people outside and allows them to explore all of the features of the pool and outdoor spaces. Features of this resort like outdoor environment include play pool with two lounge areas with LED lit bubblers, Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen Luminous series pool finish, Lightstreams glass tile, spa with six custom copper Bobe water spillway scuppers, water feature wall with three custom copper Bobe water scuppers, Fully automated with Pentair Equipment, LED lighting throughout the pool and spa, gathering space with automated fire pit, lounge deck area, synthetic turf between step pads and deck and a fully loaded Gourmet outdoor kitchen to meet all the entertaining needs. This outdoor environment cohesively brings the clean & modern finishes of the renovated home seamlessly to the outdoors to a pool and spa for play, exercise and relaxation. Photography: Daniel Driensky

Naples Modern

Rob Bramhall Architects

Rob Bramhall
Photo of an expansive modern courtyard l-shaped lap pool in Miami with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Alamo Hillside Modern Home and Pool

Creative Environments

Peter Koenig Landscape Designer, Gene Radding General Contracting, Creative Environments Swimming Pool Construction
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary backyard l-shaped pool in San Francisco with concrete pavers and a hot tub.

Highland Park Transitional

Danes Custom Homes

Photo of a mediterranean backyard l-shaped pool in Dallas with a water feature.

The Roads

Monster Grass Artificial Turf & Ivy

Mid-sized beach style backyard l-shaped lap pool in Miami with stamped concrete.

Alphington

C.O.S Design

Tim Turner Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary side yard l-shaped infinity pool in Melbourne.

Transitional Outdoor Living, Pool and Dining

Matthew Murrey Design

Designed to entertain, this site was maximized to create an extension of the home. The project boasts a complete outdoor kitchen, multiple covered seating areas, a gas fireplace, outdoor TV's and state-of-the-art sound system, a pool, spa, and putting green. From daytime swimming to an intimate evening dinner party, followed by a late night game on the putting green, this backyard has something for the whole family to enjoy.

Nemo

Storch Entertainment Systems

This is an example of a contemporary courtyard l-shaped pool in Orlando.

Contemporary Pool

Pool Environments, Inc.

Designer, Randy Angell The "before" photos on this backyard show a non descript, typical 30 year old pool. The homeowners had no desire to "play it safe" and so, we didn't! We utilized th simple, straight lines of the existing pool to lay out a multi level space for an outdoor living area, a sun lounge area, and a cooking and dining area.

Pool House

Murray Legge Architecture

Photo Whit Preston
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard l-shaped pool in Austin with a pool house.

Destin Bay House

Ashley Burnette Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a beach style backyard l-shaped pool in Miami with tile.

Riverwoods, IL Lap Pool with Offset "L"

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This lap pool measures 8'0" x 75'0", and has an offset "L" which is 20'0" wide and contains the steps and a sunshelf. The sunshelf is 3'3" wide. Thye pool coping is PW Mist Natural Stone and is 12" wide with a bullnose edge profile. There is a commercial single post starting platform on one end of the lap pool, and a basketball system on the opposite end. The pool features LED colored lights to illuminate night swimming. The pool finish is CeramaQuartz in Midnight Blue color. The lane marker and target is in ceramic tile.

L-shaped 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.