From day to night- this modern pool will be a Houston-Heights classic. We love the clean lines and light color palette selected by this customer. The key features of this pool include: - 88 perimeter pool & spa combo (approx.. 26' x18') -LED Color changing lights - Porcelain waterline tile - Snow White Travertine & coping - Artic White Stacked stone - Pebbled plaster in the color "Lapis Blue"

Arlington Heights, IL Rectilinear Swimming Pool with Interior Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This rectilinear pool in Arlington Heights, IL measures 20 '0 `` x 40’0”, with depths of 3’6” to 7' 6". There is a 5’0” x 11' 0” sun shelf in the shallow area that is adorned with two LED colored bubbler jets, as well as 2 LED colored Laminar flow water jets at the opposite end. There is a 20’0” bench that runs along the house side of the pool. The hot tub situated inside the pool measures 7’0” x 8’0” and features 8 hydrotherapy jets and an LED colored light. Both the hot tub and pool are covered by an automatic hydraulic pool cover with a custom stone walk-on lid system. The coping and decking are Valders Limestone. There are glass tile insets on all of the steps, benches, sun shelf, and the vertical spa walls. The hot tub as well as the top of the cover box wall are capped by Valders limestone pieces. The project also features volleyball and basketball games. Photography by e3.

Back Yard Pergola

1 Design Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Our Work

Blue Sky Pools

Mid-sized tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Tampa with brick pavers.

Niwot Hill Natural Swimming Pool

Outdoor Craftsmen

Scott Deemer
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Denver with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Stylish Digs in Echo Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The pool and jacuzzi have a black pebble finish with handmade black tile water line and accent tile. An under the coping pool cover has also been installed for safety and water conservation.

Custom Modern Pool Water Features

Geremia Pools

Geremia Pools & Landscaping designed this modern poolscape with a water feature as a centerpiece of the layout. The custom built fire feature is placed near the spa. This outdoor experience includes a custom tile patio, with concrete slab decking around the pool and spa.

Designed to the Detail

Vernon Wentz

This pool is proof that even in small spaces a magnificent backyard can be created. The design uses the space well and gives so many dedicated spaces and yet is so easy to entertain in. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery.

Haskel

Everclear Pools & Spas

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in San Diego with concrete pavers.

Hollywood Hills Zero Edge Infinity Pool

Poolside Gardens, Inc.

Mid-sized modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Los Angeles with a water feature and tile.

Zone détente avec spa

Perret Paysage

La zone détente avec son spa de nage, entourée d’une plage en calcaire bleu et de plantations.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern rectangular pool in Dijon with a hot tub and tile.

Lambeth Road

Frameless Impressions

Frameless Pool fence and glass doors designed and installed by Frameless Impressions
This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with a water feature.

Swimming Pool Build in Leonardtown, MD - SW - Wise Pool & Spa

Wise Pool & Spa Service, Inc.

This free from in-ground swimming pool in Leonardtown, MD features a pebble finish with water feature. Wise Pool & Spa Service, Inc.
Mid-sized beach style backyard custom-shaped pool in DC Metro with a water feature and brick pavers.

2015 Swimming Pools

Atlantis Pools & Spas, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Atlanta with brick pavers.

Our Above Ground Pools

Kayak Pools - Taunton

Inspiration for a mid-sized backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Boston with decking.

Chalk Rock 4

Butterfield Custom Homes

Built by Butterfield Custom Homes
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean courtyard rectangular lap pool in Austin with a hot tub and tile.

North Dallas Modern Backyard

Randy Angell Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with a hot tub.

Landscape

Freshwater Stone

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard round pool in Other with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Farmhouse Pool

Kerry Lewis Landscape Architecture

Mid-sized country courtyard rectangular pool in Boston with natural stone pavers.

West Valley

Creative Landscapes Detroit LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Detroit with natural stone pavers.

Mid-sized Black 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.