While the focus is mostly directed to the pool, spa, and covered living space, this design also includes an outstanding assortment of native plants to complement the hardscape features. The native plant palette and 1,600 square feet of artificial turf make this luxurious outdoor space very water conscious and ecofriendly.

Lynnfield Pool

Viking Tree & Landscaping

Design ideas for a backyard rectangular lap pool in Boston with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Splash into Summer

AJ's Landscaping & Outdoor Construction

Swimming Pool with Travertine coping, stacked stone wall with water spillways and hot tub. Pewter Colored concrete with broomed finish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with with a pool and concrete slab.

Myall Residence - Pool

Think Architects

A single storey custom residence in the leafy eastern suburbs of Adelaide. Designed with three pavilions, the central pavilion hosting the main living with four metre ceilings. A collaboration between Think Architects and a landscape designer to incorporate beautiful outdoor gardens. Focusing on the entertaining area with an outdoor kitchen overlooking the pool and a home theatre that opens up into the entertainers hub.

Top of the Hill - Santa Luz

Jesse York, Landscape Designer

Perched atop a Santa Luz hill, this backyard offers a breathtaking panorama: majestic mountains to the north and east, and the captivating coastline to the west. By day, its beauty is undeniable; but by night, it transforms into an enchanting spectacle. Crafted with natural stone, concrete pavers, and pristine white stucco, this space exudes sophistication while ensuring easy maintenance. Welcome to elevated luxury.

Modern Mountain Home

Bob Jung

Dusk with pool & fire features
Inspiration for a large modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Milwaukee with with a pool and stamped concrete.

Piscinas de gres porcelánico

Interazulejo

Modelo Stromboli cream 60X120 con borde creta a juego.
This is an example of a mid-sized courtyard rectangular lap pool in Valencia with with a pool and tile.

Hinsdale, IL Rectilinear Pool with Hot Tub Inside and Infinity Edge

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This feature-filled project consists of a swimming pool measuring 16 '0 `` x 41’0”, with a hot tub situated inside it measuring 8’0” x 8’0”. The pool is outfitted with 3 LED colored lights, as well as 3 separate benches measuring 4’0” long. There is a 6’7” sun shelf adjacent to the hot tub that has 3 LED colored bubbler jets. Additionally there is a 16” x 16’ long step situated just 1” below the water line. The waterline, hot tub top and step are cladded with Valders Limestone. The pool coping is 3” thick x 18” wide Valders Limestone in Gray, with a bevelled edge detail. The pool also features an in-floor cleaning system. Covering both the pool and hot tub is an automatic hydraulic pool cover system with a custom stone walk-on lid system and a hidden leading edge bar detail. At the end opposite the hot tub is an infinity edge system. Behind the pool on the side with the hot tub is a raised wall water feature. Both the raised wall and the infinity edge basin are illuminated with LED lighting. The pool and hot tub surface, as well as the water feature basin and infinity edge basin are all ceramaquartz exposed aggregate finish. Photography by e3.

Pool House piscine

Atelier Berlozzi

Design ideas for a large scandinavian backyard rectangular lap pool in Grenoble with a pool house, with a pool and concrete slab.

Pool Build - Backyard Oasis

Flores Cleanup & More

Mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with with a pool, with privacy feature and concrete slab.

Davis Park

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Toronto with with a pool and brick pavers.

Small Yard Big Dreams

Harmony Design Group

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in New York with with a pool and concrete pavers.

SwimSpa counter current pool in Southampton

SpaFlo

A bespoke stainless steel counter-current pool in a wooden deck
Design ideas for a large modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Hampshire with with a pool and decking.

Granny White

Wilder, Inc

Photo of a large modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Nashville with with a pool.

Checkerboard Pool

yardscapes Inc.

New vinyl swimming pool with custom gray and white checkerboard patio. Addition of outdoor shower and changing room with custom cedar wood surround.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Minneapolis with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Piscine Ile aux moines avec Coverseal

Passion Piscine

Réalisation d’un couloir de nage dans le bourg de l’ile aux moines dans un grand terrain végétalisé au sein d’une bâtisse familiale. Une membrane armée 3D touch vernis et skimmer miroir gris anthracite. Le système de sécurité choisi est une couverture Coverseal.

The Oasis

User

This OASIS vinyl pool by Cardinal has the Eagle Bay vinyl liner with the Jefferson coping tile. Size: 16′ x 34′
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style backyard kidney-shaped lap pool in Other with with a pool and concrete slab.

Pool 9426, Pool and Spa, Dromana

Neptune Swimming Pools

Minimalist Precision constructed around property's original heritage We were approached by Vibe Design Group and Icon Synergy Builders to collaborate on this project. It soon became clear how important the landscape was with the aim of the architect to preserve as much natural heritage of this site as possible. The outdoor landscape was designed around the flora that had been planted many years before. The pool and spa is an in ground design with a bluestone border surrounded by grass. This unique feature allows for easy access around the pool and adds a touch of greenery to the outdoor landscape. The incorporation of clean distinct lines and sharp features combined with the softness of the plants is the true essence of the minimalist precision brief. This pool features a fully automatic Remco pool cover that is completely hidden from view and can be conveniently used remotely. When combined with a Paramount PCC2000 infloor cleaning system and automation control from the clients mobile phone the cleaning and maintenance is simple. Award Winning in many categories, this property combines a number of different textures with a minimalist design and was an excellent project to collaborate on with Vibe Design Group and Icon Synergy Builders.

Contemporary Buckhead Pool

Atlantis Pools & Spas, LLC

Large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Atlanta with with a pool and concrete slab.

Arlington Heights, IL Swimming Pool and Hot Tub with Jump Rock

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This project features a 25’0” x 44’0” swimming pool, 3’6” to 8’0” deep. The hot tub measures 7’0” x 10’0”. The sunshelf measures 6’0” x 14’0”. The pool coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Dovewhite color. There is a jump rock feature for diving into the pool. The pool finish is Ceramaquartz. The pool also features a volleyball and basketball system. The raised stone water feature spills into the swimming pool. There are 5 LED color changing bubblers on the sunshelf, as well as 6 LED color changing Laminar water features around the pool. The top of the spa and the perimeter of the pool features Crystal Glass Blue Blend tile and accents. The pool and spa are covered by an automatic pool safety cover with custom stone lid system. The pool deck is a porcelain paver. The Masonry gas fire pit has stone veneer pillars and a Valders Wisconsin Limestone cap. The seat wall has a stone veneer and Valders Wisconsin Limestone coping. The steppers are Oakfield irregular flagstone. Photos by e3 Photography.

Lap Pool Design Ideas with with a Pool

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.