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Large Pool Design Ideas with a Water Feature

Polo Club
Polo Club
Blueline, Inc Landscape ContractorsBlueline, Inc Landscape Contractors
Large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Denver with a water feature.
2015 Swimming Pools
2015 Swimming Pools
Atlantis Pools & Spas, LLCAtlantis Pools & Spas, LLC
Inspiration for a large tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Atlanta with a water feature and stamped concrete.
Woorarra House Fountain Reflection Pool
Woorarra House Fountain Reflection Pool
Rptecture ArchitectRptecture Architect
Within the lush acres of Chirnside Park, lies the Woorarra house overlooking the views of the surrounding hills and greenery. With a timeless yet contemporary design, the existing farmhouse was transformed into a spacious home featuring an open plan to allow breath taking views.
Indoor/Outdoor Spaces
Indoor/Outdoor Spaces
Bertolami InteriorsBertolami Interiors
Bertolami Interiors, Summit Landscape Development
Inspiration for a large modern backyard rectangular pool in San Francisco with tile and a water feature.
New Swimming Pool and Spa with Water and Fire Features in Parkland, Florida
New Swimming Pool and Spa with Water and Fire Features in Parkland, Florida
Van Kirk & Sons Pools and SpasVan Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas
This amazing pool and spa in Parkland, Florida is the ultimate backyard style retreat with pergola that features an incredibly soothing rain curtain, sunshelf for sun lounging, fire bowl fountains, and custom fireplace for those crisp winter nights in Florida!
Pacific Palisades Estate
Pacific Palisades Estate
Leyva & Wilde, Inc.Leyva & Wilde, Inc.
Large transitional courtyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
Rancho Cordova Pool
Rancho Cordova Pool
Premier Pools and Spas- SacramentoPremier Pools and Spas- Sacramento
Photo of a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Sacramento with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
Sexton Double Tanning ledge
Sexton Double Tanning ledge
Crystal Blue Aquatics LLCCrystal Blue Aquatics LLC
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
Vanishing Edge Pool
Vanishing Edge Pool
Thrasher Pool and SpaThrasher Pool and Spa
This pool has a 55' weir wall that doubles as both a wet wall and a sheer. There is also 18 led lights that uplight the weir wall and pool at night. The spa is a toe kick spa and both the pool and spa was hydraulically engineered so that you can not see any fittings.
Pools and Patios
Pools and Patios
Stone AvenueStone Avenue
Gold brushed and chiseled tile in a versaille pattern.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
Luxury Traditional Home
Luxury Traditional Home
Campagna HomesCampagna Homes
Photo of a large mediterranean backyard kidney-shaped natural pool in Tampa with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
Spanish Colonial Custom New Home,  River Oaks
Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
This is an example of a large mediterranean side yard rectangular lap pool in Houston with a water feature and brick pavers.
"Big Time"
"Big Time"
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
Situated below towering palms on a tumbled travertine paver deck is a beautiful pool-side lounging area. Whether enjoyed by day or night, the area’s appointments include multiple contemporary chaise lounges positioned near a textural Norstone stone wall. Following the overall project’s circular theme, a 4’ diameter round opening within the lounge area wall offers a view into an outdoor hearth and sculpture hide away. An adjacent stone bench is featured on one of the raised natural planting structures. The eighteen inch high seat bench was cladded with stucco and painted to match the house. Photography by Joe Traina
Freeform Lagoon
Freeform Lagoon
Hive Outdoor LivingHive Outdoor Living
Location: Tampa, FL, USA Hive Outdoor Living Mocha Travertine, Wet Edge Satin Matrix, Rico Rock custom waterfall and boulder cave, bubblers, SR Smith basketball hoop,
Little Horn Residence
Little Horn Residence
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra 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
Little Horn Residence
Little Horn Residence
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra 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. 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
Manoir Sur Le Lac
Manoir Sur Le Lac
G. Terbrock Luxury HomesG. Terbrock Luxury Homes
This is an example of a large traditional backyard rectangular infinity pool in St Louis with a water feature and concrete pavers.
Naples Beach Coastal Retreat Pool Deck
Naples Beach Coastal Retreat Pool Deck
41 West41 West
View of Covered Patio, grass sun deck, and pool from kitchen: 41 West Coastal Retreat Series reveals creative, fresh ideas, for a new look to define the casual beach lifestyle of Naples. More than a dozen custom variations and sizes are available to be built on your lot. From this spacious 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom model, to larger 4 and 5 bedroom versions ranging from 3,500 - 10,000 square feet, including guest house options.
Sudbury Residence
Sudbury Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
This property, originally with two residences and an existing pool, was transformed into the ultimate family center of activity. Collaboration was essential to accommodate architectural renovations. The property includes pool with dramatic waterfall, spa, outdoor fireplace, sportcourt, outdoor kitchen, lush plantings, and plenty of play lawn for an active family. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography
West University Landscaping
West University Landscaping
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
It started with vision. Then arrived fresh sight, seeing what was absent, seeing what was possible. Followed quickly by desire and creativity and know-how and communication and collaboration. When the Ramsowers first called Exterior Worlds, all they had in mind was an outdoor fountain. About working with the Ramsowers, Jeff Halper, owner of Exterior Worlds says, “The Ramsowers had great vision. While they didn’t know exactly what they wanted, they did push us to create something special for them. I get inspired by my clients who are engaged and focused on design like they were. When you get that kind of inspiration and dialogue, you end up with a project like this one.” For Exterior Worlds, our design process addressed two main features of the original space—the blank surface of the yard surrounded by looming architecture and plain fencing. With the yard, we dug out the center of it to create a one-foot drop in elevation in which to build a sunken pool. At one end, we installed a spa, lining it with a contrasting darker blue glass tile. Pedestals topped with urns anchor the pool and provide a place for spot color. Jets of water emerge from these pedestals. This moving water becomes a shield to block out urban noises and makes the scene lively. (And the children think it’s great fun to play in them.) On the side of the pool, another fountain, an illuminated basin built of limestone, brick and stainless steel, feeds the pool through three slots. The pool is counterbalanced by a large plot of grass. What is inventive about this grassy area is its sub-structure. Before putting down the grass, we installed a French drain using grid pavers that pulls water away, an action that keeps the soil from compacting and the grass from suffocating. The entire sunken area is finished off with a border of ground cover that transitions the eye to the limestone walkway and the retaining wall, where we used the same reclaimed bricks found in architectural features of the house. In the outer border along the fence line, we planted small trees that give the space scale and also hide some unsightly utility infrastructure. Boxwood and limestone gravel were embroidered into a parterre design to underscore the formal shape of the pool. Additionally, we planted a rose garden around the illuminated basin and a color garden for seasonal color at the far end of the yard across from the covered terrace. To address the issue of the house’s prominence, we added a pergola to the main wing of the house. The pergola is made of solid aluminum, chosen for its durability, and painted black. The Ramsowers had used reclaimed ornamental iron around their front yard and so we replicated its pattern in the pergola’s design. “In making this design choice and also by using the reclaimed brick in the pool area, we wanted to honor the architecture of the house,” says Halper. We continued the ornamental pattern by building an aluminum arbor and pool security fence along the covered terrace. The arbor’s supports gently curve out and away from the house. It, plus the pergola, extends the structural aspect of the house into the landscape. At the same time, it softens the hard edges of the house and unifies it with the yard. The softening effect is further enhanced by the wisteria vine that will eventually cover both the arbor and the pergola. From a practical standpoint, the pergola and arbor provide shade, especially when the vine becomes mature, a definite plus for the west-facing main house. This newly-created space is an updated vision for a traditional garden that combines classic lines with the modern sensibility of innovative materials. The family is able to sit in the house or on the covered terrace and look out over the landscaping. To enjoy its pleasing form and practical function. To appreciate its cool, soothing palette, the blues of the water flowing into the greens of the garden with a judicious use of color. And accept its invitation to step out, step down, jump in, enjoy.

Large Pool Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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