Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular pool in New Orleans with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Atherton Residence Pool and Patio

Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group

Mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with brick pavers.

Gallery - Infinity Zero Edge Pools

Betz Pools Limited

With this pool’s surface higher than the sloping terrain, the tall exposed sides serve as zero edge spill walls. The shallow catch basin below is not classified as a pool, so does not require surrounding fencing. This allows a clean unencumbered infinity view to the horizon.

Wilmington Court - Pool Pavilion

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

View of the west side of the garden including a gravel court with central fountain in the foreground and the timber & brick pool pavilion in the distance at the end of the swimming pool.

Brentwood Addition/Remodel + Pool

Noble Johnson Architects

Interiors: Marcia Leach Design Cabinetry: Barber Cabinet Company Contractor: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com

Florida Modern Home

Jorge Ulibarri Custom Homes

resort style pool with glass mosaic tiles and spa in this Florida Modern Home in Lake Mary is designed and built by Orlando Custom Home Builder Jorge Ulibarri, a top custom builder in Orange, Seminole, Lake County, Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Lake Mary, Lake Nona, Sanford, Mt. Dora, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, and Windermere. Jorge Ulibarri custom homes is proficient in designing all styles of homes including modern, classical, traditional, Tuscan, and Spanish Mediterranean. For more go to https://cornerstonecustomconstruction.com

Schwimmteich

ENGLHARDT Galabau GmbH

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard rectangular natural pool in Munich with decking.

Vinyl Pool Renovation and Landscaping

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with concrete pavers.

Patio Awnings & Shades

Texas Sun & Shade

Exterior solar shades and awning systems are the most efficient solution to protect your windows and patio areas from the sun's damaging heat and UV rays. Blocking up to 99% of UV, motorized retractable shading systems allow you to block the sun and heat or reverse the strategy to allow in natural light and heat as desired.

Pool Cleaning

Integrity Pool Care

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Phoenix with concrete pavers.

Burr Ridge, IL Swimming Pool, Spa, Sunshelf with Automatic Pool Cover

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This Swimming Pool and Hot Tub in Burr Ridge IL measures 20'0" x 40'0", and the spa which is inside the pool measures 7'0" x 8'0". Both bodies of water are covered by an automatic pool safety cover. The sunshelf measures 5'0" x 11'0" and has connected steps for entry and exit. The coping is Valders Wisconsin limestone as well as the decking. The pool interior is French Gray. Photos by Larry Huene

Radiant Oval Semi In Ground Pool with Stamped Concrete

Pools & Spas a Go Go

16'x28' Radiant oval semi in ground pool with step
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Detroit with concrete pavers.

Badeteiche und Badegärten

R + E Hiller Garten- und Landschaftsbau GmbH

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional side yard custom-shaped natural pool in Stuttgart with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Stamped Concrete

King Concrete Design Impressions

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular pool in Columbus with concrete pavers.

Refined

Pool Environments, Inc.

This classic formal design focuses on the rear wall. The wall is a beautifully proportioned multi-height wall, faced in Leuder limestone. As the stonewalls gracefully stair step down, shorter columns serve as the base to four Frank Lloyd Wright inspired cast stone bowls.

Edgartown

Jonathan Keep Landscape Design

Mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular pool in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Pool House

Acorn Garden Houses

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style backyard custom-shaped pool in Melbourne with natural stone pavers and a pool house.

Swimming Pool and Spa Combination

THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION

Multi-Level pool fits into a very difficult backyard. With grades exceeding six feet the pool has an eighteen inch retaining wall, twelve inch raised beam stone face, and an eighteen inch reverse beam stone face.

Fairy Tale Poolhouse

Cuomo Construction, Inc

Lou Ferraro Photograhpy
Mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular pool in Bridgeport with a pool house.

Swan Pools-Swimming Pool Construction Company

Swan Pools Southern California

Swan Pools | Desert Oasis Create a relaxing and fun environment for those warm summer days.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Orange County with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Mid-sized Green 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.