This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Los Angeles with decking.

LX Glass plaster, color Sea Song...a brilliant pop of vivid blue hues that compliment the various textures in the design project. Siggi Ragnar-Photographer

Casa Diafana

Taller Estilo Arquitectura

David Cervera / Veronica Gloria
Mid-sized contemporary side yard round aboveground pool in Mexico City with concrete slab.

Aquaduct Street Custom Pool House

Alair Homes Mount Pleasant

This contemporary traditional custom pool and guesthouse features an outdoor wet bar, sizeable pool, and orange accents.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard kidney-shaped lap pool in Charleston with a pool house.

Hermosa Beach - Infinity Edge Swimming Pool & Spa with Windows

Ultimate Water Creations Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary rooftop rectangular aboveground pool in Los Angeles with decking.

DCM Building Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary side yard rectangular pool in Sunshine Coast with a pool house and tile.

Pool House

Sanderson Construction

Beautiful pool house with large sliding glass doors and windows overlooks a contemporary pool. Pool covers automatically wind down into the bottom of the pool, leaving behind a glassy surface of water. Serenity at it's finest. Professionally landscaped area complements the sharp angles of the pool house.

Personal Paradise

Presidential Pools, Spas & Patio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Phoenix with a water feature and tile.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

Infinity Pool for Ultra Modern Home

Betz Pools Limited

The outdoor living room’s covered lounge area is located two steps above the main pool deck. Whether you’re indoor or out, the view over the lake is beautifully calming. That’s why it’s a focal point from the great room, with its impressive two-storey wall of glass.

Le Ciel Model, Naples, FL

Residences at Mercato

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in Miami with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Lundeen Residence

AS&D, PLLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary side yard rectangular lap pool in Houston with a hot tub and tile.

Patio Pool Paridise

Vernon Wentz

This is a modern pool and spa set in with a wonderful modern home. The pool is surrounded by setting areas with a fire feature and the patio has a tv accent wall made of metal and stone. The epay wood deck and ceiling add a touch of warmth to the space. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

Winter Park Contemporary

Level One

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Orlando with concrete slab.

Duntroon Avenue, Roseville

Cordony Group

Incredibly stylish interiors boast plenty of accommodation and a choice of impressive living areas with bi-folds flowing to private alfresco entertaining. Soaring ceilings with main living area reaching to 4.3m Mosaic tiled edge pool, large level lawns on both sides Alfresco dining space and barbecue area at the rear Gourmet island kitchen with walk-in pantry Chic fully tiled bathrooms, two of which have dual vanities Plantation shutters

Rettangalore

Bianchi Design

Kirk Bianchi created this resort like setting for a couple from Mexico City. They were looking for a contemporary twist on traditional themes, and Luis Barragán was the inspiration. The outer walls were painted a darker color to recede, while floating panels of color and varying heights provided sculptural interest and opportunities for lighting and shadow.

Parade of Homes

Austin Pool Designs

Charles Quinn Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Austin with a hot tub and tile.

Birchgrove

Pride Pools

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Sydney with concrete pavers.

Woodland Hills – Sunset View Pool Deck, Spa, Fire Pit and Steps - VIEW 7

Go Pavers

PHOTOGRAPHER: Ryan Beck Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Indoor Pool with Retracting skylight

Benvenuti and Stein

Chicago Lakeview home renovation with Indoor Pool. It has a retracting skylight, backlit blue agate wall panels and heated travertine floor. Need help with your home transformation? Call Benvenuti and Stein design build for full service solutions. 847.866.6868. Norman Sizemore -photographer

Mid-sized Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.