This raised pool in Boerne has many great features! It boasts an infinity edge with a stacked stone overflow, a square attached spa with stacked stone overflow, a pool retaining wall with scuppers pushing water into the pool, and beautiful flagstone steps leading to the pool entrance.

Retrospect Vineyards Residence

Swatt | Miers Architects

Russell Abraham Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Casa Blanquita Nicaragua

Mike Butler Photography

Mike Butler
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Exclusive Resorts / Buffington Homes - Kiawah Island

Buffington Homes South Carolina

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style backyard rectangular infinity pool in Charleston with decking.

Red-Bird

User

The Landscape Architects were asked to develop an outdoor setting that would be inspired by the Amanyara resort in Singapore. The owner requested an outdoor environment equipped with specific features and areas for leisure activities such as tennis court, swimming pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, outdoor sauna, changing room, outdoor living room diving area and sound system able to reach any area of the garden.. photo by Heatley

Mission Hills Transformation

RDM Architecture

Photos: Bob Greenspan
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Kansas City with natural stone pavers.

Camelback Hillside Modern Residence

Realm Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Phoenix with concrete slab and a hot tub.

Coconut Grove Townhouse

All About the Wow, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Miami with decking and a hot tub.

Modern Pergola with Concrete Fire Feature - Pool with Perimeter Overflow Spa

Premier Paradise, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in Phoenix with natural stone pavers.

Modern Meets Boho

BOXHILL

Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Phoenix with decomposed granite.

Custom Home

Marteen Moore Interior Planning

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Las Vegas with a hot tub and concrete slab.

University Park Modern Courtyard and Cabana

Randy Angell Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern courtyard rectangular infinity pool in Dallas with a pool house and decking.

Ralston Creek Vanishing Edge

Josh Atkinson - Atkinson Pools and Spas

karson photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Charleston with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

North Scottsdale Contemporary | Spa with Glass Tile

Greey Pickett

This residence is a renovation of a traditional landscape into a contemporary garden. Custom contemporary steel planters complement the steel detailing on the home and offer an opportunity to highlight unique native plant species. A large front yard living space offers easy socialization with this active neighborhood. The spectacular salvaged 15ft Organ Pipe Cactus grabs your eye as you enter the residence and anchors the contemporary garden. The back terrace has been designed to create inviting entertainment areas that overlook the golf course as well as protected private dining areas. A large family gathering spot is nestled between the pool and centered around the concrete fire pit. The relaxing spa has a negative edge that falls as a focal point towards the master bedroom. A secluded private dining area off of the kitchen incorporates a steel louver wall that can be opened and closed providing both privacy from adjacent neighbors and protection from the wind. Masses of succulents and cacti reinforce the structure of the home. Project Details: Architect: PHX Architecture Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Sam Rosenbaum

Onaway - Narrow Lakefront Bluff

Visbeen Architects

Designed with an open floor plan and layered outdoor spaces, the Onaway is a perfect cottage for narrow lakefront lots. The exterior features elements from both the Shingle and Craftsman architectural movements, creating a warm cottage feel. An open main level skillfully disguises this narrow home by using furniture arrangements and low built-ins to define each spaces’ perimeter. Every room has a view to each other as well as a view of the lake. The cottage feel of this home’s exterior is carried inside with a neutral, crisp white, and blue nautical themed palette. The kitchen features natural wood cabinetry and a long island capped by a pub height table with chairs. Above the garage, and separate from the main house, is a series of spaces for plenty of guests to spend the night. The symmetrical bunk room features custom staircases to the top bunks with drawers built in. The best views of the lakefront are found on the master bedrooms private deck, to the rear of the main house. The open floor plan continues downstairs with two large gathering spaces opening up to an outdoor covered patio complete with custom grill pit.

Outdoor Relaxing

Casa Design Outdoor

Look up at the sun, and you will realize where we got our inspiration for the O-ZON range. When struck by its blinding appearance, just put on your sunglasses. Materials: electro polished stainless steel and batyline. Stackable.

Kauai Lake Front Estate

Tropical Architecture Group, Inc.

Tropical resort style estate home
Photo of a mid-sized tropical backyard rectangular infinity pool in Hawaii with decking.

Cannes Architecte Paysagiste Garden Projects

Atelier Nelumbo Garden Design

Cannes landscape architecture
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic backyard l-shaped infinity pool in Nice.

Sweeping Views

Distinguished Pools

Photo Credit Darren Edwards
Mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in San Diego with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Open and Outdoor Living

Presidential Pools, Spas & Patio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard kidney-shaped infinity pool in Phoenix with a hot tub and tile.

Mid-sized Infinity 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.