Every day is a vacation in this Thousand Oaks Mediterranean-style outdoor living paradise. This transitional space is anchored by a serene pool framed by flagstone and elegant landscaping. The outdoor living space emphasizes the natural beauty of the surrounding area while offering all the advantages and comfort of indoor amenities, including stainless-steel appliances, custom beverage fridge, and a wood-burning fireplace. The dark stain and raised panel detail of the cabinets pair perfectly with the El Dorado stone pulled throughout this design; and the airy combination of chandeliers and natural lighting produce a charming, relaxed environment. Flooring: Kitchen and Pool Areas: Concrete Pool Surround: Flagstone Deck: Fiberon deck material Light Fixtures: Chandelier Stone/Masonry: El Dorado Photographer: Tom Clary

Belmonte Custom Home design/build

Gibeault Interiors

beige pavers in herringbone pattern, spanish water edge tile, Ballerina White Benjamin Moore exterior paint, barrel tile roof, spanish later style ext. lighting

Peacock Pavers Christopher Showhouse

Peacock Pavers

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard rectangular pool in Birmingham with concrete pavers and a water feature.

Adobe de la Vista

Ewing Architects

This client wanted to experience Santa Fe in Sierra Madre. Challenges were the steep hillside lot, great views, fire concerns and narrow car access. We created a rustic home with a low profile, lush surroundings and an air of quiet tranquility. This rustic southwestern house uses reclaimed vegas and logs for the structural system and asphalt emulsion mud adobe walls for the finish. The house is like an adobe village separated into four structures connected by verandas, courtyards and log bridges.

Lively Residence

AquaTerra Outdoors

The homeowner of this traditional home requested a traditional pool and spa with a resort-like style and finishes. AquaTerra was able to create this wonderful outdoor environment with all they could have asked for. While the pool and spa may be simple on the surface, extensive planning went into this environment to incorporate the intricate deck pattern. During site layout and during construction, extreme attention to detail was required to make sure nothing compromised the precise deck layout. The pool is 42'x19' and includes a custom water feature wall, glass waterline tile and a fully tiled lounge with bubblers. The separate spa is fully glass tiled and is designed to be a water feature with custom spillways when not in use. LED lighting is used in both the pool and spa to create dramatic lighting that can be enjoyed at night. The pool/spa deck is made of 2'x2' travertine stones, four to a square, creating a 4'x4' grid that is rotated 45 degrees in relation to the pool. In between all of the stones is synthetic turf that ties into the synthetic turf putting green that is adjacent to the deck. Underneath all of this decking and turf is a concrete sub-deck to support and drain the entire system. Finishes and details that increase the aesthetic appeal for project include: -All glass tile spa and spa basin -Travertine deck -Tiled sun lounge with bubblers -Custom water feature wall -LED lighting -Synthetic turf This traditional pool and all the intricate details make it a perfect environment for the homeowners to live, relax and play! Photography: Daniel Driensky

Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley

La Casa Builders Inc.

Dino Tonn Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard kidney-shaped lap pool in Phoenix with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Spanish Sculpture Garden

Barefoot Landscape

Large mediterranean backyard rectangular pool in Los Angeles with concrete slab.

Guest house opens onto pool

Tim Andersen Architect

View shows La Casita in lower garden with natural swimming pool and recirculating waterfall. Roof of main house is barely visible through trees, uphill beyond gate.

Multi-Level Patios, Waterfalls & Pool Utilizing The Native Oklahoma Terrain

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

Elaborate swimming pool with dry-laid stone retaining walls, flagstone patios and beach entry, with a natural boulder waterfall. Design and Installation by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. Photo by KO Rinearson

Jardin avec piscine en Normandie

Nathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardin

Cette maison moderne dans un lotissement proche d'une grande ville profite d'un jardin avec piscine enterrée. Une ambiance exotique pour ce jardin en Normandie m'a été commandée par cette famille aimant les voyages. Ce mélange de mobiliers modernes noirs VÅGÖ de chez Ikea, mobiliers en teck et végétations avec palmiers, phormiums, arbustes aux feuillages grisés, nous transportent ailleurs ....

Casa de Graham & Angus

DTR_studio arquitectos

cris beltran
Design ideas for a small mediterranean side yard rectangular lap pool in Other with a pool house and decking.

3 story artist retreat

Earth Sky Builders

Interior shot of a 3 story artist retreat. Paul Sibley http://www.houzz.com/pro/p10pablo/sparrow-photography

Pool and Jacuzzi Combos

Coral Pool's

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with a water feature and tile.

PoolCem

MICROESTIL CEMENT, S.L.

This is an example of a small mediterranean custom-shaped natural pool in Palma de Mallorca.

Timbertech

Gabarró Hermanos, S.A

Design ideas for a small mediterranean custom-shaped natural pool in Other with a pool house and decking.

Jardin à Saint Rémy de Provence

Les Jardins de Glanum

Les Jardins de Glanum
This is an example of a large mediterranean rectangular pool in Marseille.

The Pool

Conscious Environments Inc.

A backyard remodel with a Tuscan style features a pool w/ infinity edge, concrete coping, Pebble Tec plaster, and drought tolerant landscaping is a great place for entertaining and relaxing.

The Pool

Conscious Environments Inc.

A backyard remodel with a Tuscan style features a pool w/ infinity edge, concrete coping, Pebble Tec plaster, and drought tolerant landscaping is a great place for entertaining and relaxing.

Water Features

Premier Outdoor

Three red pot fountain brings color and elegance into this private residence. It also creates informal seating with the above ground basin.
This is an example of a small mediterranean backyard rectangular natural pool in Orange County with brick pavers.

Pools, swimming pools, pool coping, pool deck, pool fountain

Ancient Surfaces

Product: Authentic Thick Limestone Pool Coping elements for pool edge Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' space design as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates in 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a contemporary swimming pool or spa into a traditional Italian Mediterranean pool can be easily achieved by selecting one of our most prized surfaces, 'The Foundation Slabs' pool coping Oolitic planks. The ease and cosines of this outdoor Mediterranean pool and spa experience will evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that on only gets while being surrounded with the pristine beauty of nature. This powerful feeling of unison with all has been known in our early recorded human history thought many primitive civilizations as a way to get people closer to the ultimate truth. A very basic but undisputed truth and that's that we are all connected to the great mother earth and to it's powerful life force that we are all a part of...

Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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.