This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Houston with a hot tub and concrete slab.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard kidney-shaped natural pool in Atlanta with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard kidney-shaped natural pool in Atlanta with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with natural stone pavers.

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.

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.

Request Free Quote This inground swimming pool and hot tub in Oakbrook, IL measures 20'0" x 45'0", and the hot tub measures 8'0" x 8'0". The Thermal Shelf is 6'0" x 20'0". Valder's Wisconsin Limestone coping caps the swimming pool and hot tub. In-floor cleaning system and automatic swimming pool safety cover with custom walk-on stone lid system provide efficiency and safety. Photos by Larry Huene

A relaxing pool is sited near the house with designated lounging areas.
Mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in New York with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

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Photo of a mid-sized tropical backyard rectangular lap pool in Orlando with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

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

Mid-sized transitional backyard custom-shaped pool in Dallas with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

A Memorial area family commissioned us to create a natural swimming pool in their back yard. The family already had a standard pool on premises, but it was isolated in an area of the yard not particularly suited to seating guests or hosting get-togethers. What they wanted was a second, natural swimming pool built that would serve as the hub of a new home outdoor entertainment area consisting of a new stone patio, comfortable outdoor seating, and a fire pit. They wanted to create something unique that would preserve as much of the natural features of the landscape as possible, but that would also be completely safe and fully functional as a swimming pool. We decided to design this new landscaping plan around a pre-existent waterfall that was already on the property. This feature was too attractive to ignore, and provided the ideal anchor point for a new gathering area. The fountain had been designed to mimic a natural waterfall, with stones laid on top of one another in such a way as to look like a mountain cliff where water spontaneously springs from the top and cascades down the rocks. At first glance, many would miss the opportunity that such a structure provides; assuming that a fountain designed like a cliff would have to be completely replaced to install a natural swimming pool. Our landscaping designers, however, came up with a landscape plan to transform one archetypal form into the other by simply adding to what was already there. At the base of the rocks we dug a basin. This basin was oblong in shape and varied in degrees of depth ranging from a few inches on the end to five feet in the middle. We directed the flow of the water toward one end of the basin, so that it flowed into the depression and created a swimming pool at the base of the rocks. This was easy to accomplish because the fountain lay parallel to the top of a natural ravine located toward the back of the property, so water flow was maintained by gravity. This had the secondary effect of creating a new natural aesthetic. The addition of the basin transformed the fountain’s appearance to look more like a cliff you would see in a river, where the elevation suddenly drops, and water rushes over a series of rocks into a deeper pool below. Children and guests swimming in this new structure could actually imagine themselves in a Rocky Mountain River. We then heated the swimming pool so it could be enjoyed in the winter as well as the summer, and we also lit the pool using two types of luminaries for complimentary effects. For vegetation, we used mercury vapor down lights to backlight surrounding trees and to bring out the green color of foliage in and around the top of the rocks. For the brown color of the rocks themselves, and to create a sparkling luminance rising up and out of the water, we installed incandescent, underwater up lights. The lights were GFIC protected to make the natural swimming pool shock proof and safe for human use.

Private slice of Heaven in Justin TX, The swimming pool & spa oasis includes a totally private cedar chill spot for secluded vista views.
Mid-sized country backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with a hot tub and decking.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional rectangular pool in Angers with natural stone pavers.

An enchanting poolside outdoor room with two retractable screens to help block the sun, a gorgeous fireplace, and a custom wood ceiling feature.
Mid-sized backyard pool in St Louis with a pool house.

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Mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Phoenix with concrete slab.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury backyard rectangular lap pool in San Diego with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Request Free Quote This swimming pool in Arlington Heights, Il measures 20'0" x 45'0", and the separate hot tub measures 7'0" x 9'0". A 6'0' x 20'0" sunshelf is adorned with bubbler water features. Automatic covers are on both the pool and hot tub. The pool finish is Ceramaquartz. The pool and spa coping are Valder's. Finally, for the kids there are basketball and volleyball systems. The fully-functional pool house is adjacent to the outdoor kitchen, which is covered by a lovely pergola. Photos by Larry Huene

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Photo of a mid-sized midcentury backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Phoenix with decomposed granite.