Design ideas for a large traditional backyard rectangular pool in DC Metro with natural stone pavers and a pool house.

Symmetry and minimalism helped to avoid an oppressive hardscape and incorporated the pool area as a piece of the landscape
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with natural stone pavers.

Traditional Pool

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular pool in Dallas.

Marion Residence

Catalano Architects

Marion, MA Photography by Brian Vanden Brink
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard rectangular pool in Boston.

Indoor Lap Pool-Highland Park

Benvenuti and Stein

Indoor pool, custom white cabinetry, large windows, new construction, Chicago north
This is an example of a large traditional indoor rectangular lap pool in Chicago with tile.

Outdoor Living Space with Pool in Milton

Boyce Design + Build

This active family invited us into their Milton home to help create a poolside paradise that would serve as a multifunctional outdoor living space that could be used for year-round enjoyment. The stunning rectangular swimming pool anchors the center of the backyard and features a raised spa with dual cascading waterfalls and a large tanning ledge perfect for cooling off during those lazy days of summer. The classic style covered cabana sits poolside and houses an impressive, outdoor, stacked stone, wood burning fireplace with mounted tv, a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and an outdoor living room perfect for hosting family and friends.

large rectangular pool with oversized steps + interior spa

Drakeley Pool Company

Large traditional backyard rectangular pool in New York with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

2-23-2017

Lang Pools Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional backyard rectangular pool in New York with a hot tub.

Entertainer's Backyard with Cabana

Nature's Expressions

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Orange County with natural stone pavers.

Family Fun

Green Scene Landscaping & Pools

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Sunshelf with tile work

Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.

A complete landscape installation and renovation that Ledden Palimeno completed in 2015. We created a backyard that our clients can entertain their friends and family in, for a lifetime. There is a built in grill station, with plenty of counter space to prep at. Two dinning areas, one for an intimate gathering and one for a larger party. The stepping stones through the lawn take you to the fenced-in custom pool by our team as well. The custom pool is for children of all ages, and the sun shelf is large enough for the whole family to enjoy together. We heavily planted the back property line with tall evergreens and blooming shrubs for privacy and a beautiful backdrop to this backyard oasis.

Pools

DesRochers Backyard Pools, Inc.

Indoor Vinyl Liner pool.
Large traditional indoor custom-shaped pool in Chicago with a pool house.

grass terrace with bluestone bordered + coping.

Q Design Group LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a hot tub.

Montevista Estate

Brad Sharpe Pools

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Austin with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

A Classic Southern Design

Brown's Pools & Spas

A traditional southern home showcases a gunite pool with Wet Edge Prism Matrix Deep Blue Sea pool surface.The pool stands out in front of a stunning pool house with an outdoor fireplace, flat screen television, and outdoor kitchen. A custom stone diving board and cascading water features are an extra bonus to this already stunning swimming pool. The final touches of a tanning shelf, benches and walk in stairs are the finishing touch. Photo Credits Mandy Shaw

Pergola- East Memphis

Robbins Construction

Design Works
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard pool in Other with a water feature and brick pavers.

Timber Frame Pool Pavilion in Georgia

Homestead Timber Frames

A handsome welcoming timber frame pool house with a comfortable, warming fireplace.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard rectangular natural pool in Nashville with a pool house and concrete slab.

Blackwell

Design Focus International

© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

“Anderson Place” c. 1714 & 1804

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Angle Eye Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular pool in Philadelphia with decomposed granite.

English Garden & Pool House

NSPJ Architects

Steeply pitched roofs, brick exterior with half-timbering, and steel windows and doors which are all common features to the English Tudor style. While staying true to the character of the property and architectural style, unique detailing like bracketed arbors make it well suited for its garden setting.

Large Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.