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

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Nixon Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a water feature and tile.

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Bayon Gardens

Landscape design: Bayon Gardens // Photograpgy: Tim Turner
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Melbourne with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

The Life of Ease in Woodforest

Township Pools

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

Berrien Springs Pool House

Hibler Design Studio

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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a pool house and concrete slab.

Beverly Hills Private Residence

HandsomeGroup IT, Audio Visual, Event Production

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Roca Grossa

Piramide Grup

Fotografo Oscar Gutierrez
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary lap pool in Other.

Batemans Rd, Gladesville by studioJLA

Justin Loe Architects

Seamless connection between the indoor outdoor space between the BBQ area to the pool area with polished concrete floor and aluminium cladded fascia and glass roof over the living room.

Brantuk Project : Western Outdoor Designs

Western Outdoor Designs

Western Pavers, Inc. has been in business for over twenty years. Western Pavers is the Pioneer of all local paver companies in Southern California. Western Pavers has been transforming customers' visions into a reality for decades. We pride ourselves in providing our customers with 100% satisfaction and creating beautiful outdoor living spaces. Western Pavers can provide beautiful designs and take you from conceptual to the completion of your outdoor living project. We are Western Outdoor Designs’ paver specialist department.

Brighton East House

Susie Miles Design

Susie Miles Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Custom Spa - Muskoka

Solda Pools Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Toronto with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Roman/Geometric Pool with Spa & Water Features Including Sun Shelf in Boynton Be

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

For those that lean towards a more classic, upscale pool design, Van Kirk & Sons offers our Roman or Geometric style pools. The overarching elegance and practicality of this timeless style makes it the perfect choice for a customer looking for a pool that is more symmetrical in form.

Ocean Bluff-Winner Santa Barbara Beautiful 2013

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Dragon tree mulched in pebbles, with Stepstone, inc. concrete pavers, grasses, and a pool make for a great outdoor living space. Holly Lepere
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Santa Barbara with concrete pavers and a hot tub.

Chill Out

Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes

Rolling Stone Landscapes
Mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Sydney with decking.

Del Mar New Build - 3D Design Images

Alfresco Landscapes

Vanishing edge pool with raised champagne edge spa, stepper across pool, mosaic tile on spa, baja shelf with starlight lighting. Cabana with fireplace, built in outdoor kitchen, seating area. solid roof

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Bianchi Design

Mid-sized contemporary backyard pool in Phoenix with concrete pavers.

Contemporary in Afton Oaks

Del Cielo Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard rectangular infinity pool in Houston with stamped concrete.

Gallery - Geometric Concrete Pools

Betz Pools Limited

As nightfall beckons, one must decide between the sheltered comfort of the cabana fireplace or the dancing flames of the fire table under starlit skies. The pool’s seven LED lights ensure a soft even glow while the soothing sounds of the wall-mounted sheer descent waterfall add a final calming touch.

Westlake Pool Project with Water Wall

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

This is a clean, tailored pool project with a Spanish flair that is all about the focal point from the house and privacy from neighbors. Designed by Mike Farley it has water spouts flowing into copper water bowls sitting on a stair stepped spillway that sits on a privacy wall. The spa sits 5 and has a rolled edge with bull nosed Silver Travertine with glass tile. The porch has a retractible screen and don't forget the fire pit. Photo by Mike Farley. FarleyPoolDesigns.com

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

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.