Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary rectangular pool in Marseille.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular infinity pool in St Louis with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Winter Park Contemporary

Level One

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

Fairfield Ct HIstoric Home

Northstar Building LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard rectangular lap pool in Bridgeport with tile.

Enjoy Summer Poolside - Luxurious Outdoor Living for Private Entertainment

Eco Minded Solutions

On a hot day, adults and kids alike will enjoy the cooling blue of this gorgeous pool, equipped with spa and Baja shelf.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in San Diego with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Kennedy residence. Modern contemporary pool & spa.

JSQ IMPROVEMENTS

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Orange County with natural stone pavers.

Working Ranch Pool and Landscape | Ventura County

CJ Paone AIA | Archipelago Workshop

kurt jordan photography
Mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Santa Barbara with decking.

GOLF FRONT TRANSITIONAL ESTATE IN WINDERMERE FLORIDA

Element Home Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular lap pool in Orlando with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Pools

ASP- America's Swimming Pool Company

Mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Nashville with a hot tub and stamped concrete.

Idlewild Contemporary

DW Distinctive Properties

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a water feature and tile.

Indoor Pool with Water Slide

Southern Splash Pools Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style indoor rectangular lap pool in Atlanta with a water slide and concrete slab.

Coppell Creek-Side

Randy Angell Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with natural stone pavers.

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.

Choptank River Estate

Becker Morgan Group, Inc.

Ronal Fenstermacher Interiors
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard rectangular lap pool in Baltimore with a pool house and concrete slab.

Home spa and Swimming Pool

Kirby's Pools

Mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and tile.

Estate Home in Fort Wayne

Studio 511

The pool house has a soaring ceiling covered in raw cypress planks. The walls are painted brick with soft gray French doors on all four sides. The floor is large random French limestone. Interior design by Markham Roberts.

Modern Design with large Sun shelf

Fossil Creek Pools

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

Traditional Elegance in Northport, NY

Above All Masonry Design, Inc

This Northport space was inspired by landscape designs that can be found in the Hamptons. Keeping angles straight, we used 24x24 bluestone slabs in a linear pattern without borders. We solved the grading issue by creating two levels with Cambridge Matrix 3" wall stone in Onyx Natural to complement the beautiful bluestone. We softened the landscape with boxwoods, hydrangeas, and added arborvitaes for privacy. Deck jets were added for a fun yet elegant touch. For the front entrance, a gravel driveway/courtyard (as in true Hamptons fashion) and natural stone steps welcomes visitors.

Swimming Pool and Spa Combination - Belle Hall Subdivision of Mt. Pleasant, SC

AquaBluePools

Classic Remodeling and Jason Temple Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style backyard rectangular lap pool in Charleston with decking.

Pasadena Spanish

Huntington Pools Inc.

Alex Vertikoff
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a water feature and tile.

Mid-sized Rectangular 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.