Custom Pool & Outdoor Living Space-Decatur

Custom rectilinear swimming pool with large tanning ledge, cascading pool steps and a raised spa that sits at the end of the pool with waterfall spilling from its center. Outdoor living area includes a high-end cedar deck and pergola with custom built-in seating and storage, a two-level paver patio and lush landscaping.

Gold river extensive pool and landscape remodel

Majestic Builders Inc.

At night, this project is lit by a beautiful soft glow of landscape and pool lighting. The travertine is able to reflect the ambient light, giving the yard a stunning look at night. This project involved an extensive renovation of the client's exiting free form pool. The renovation involved growing the pool to create a larger deep end, and adding a large Caribbean shelf. The extension had to match and compliment the existing form of the pool and natural rock waterfall. The entire back and side yard were renovated to include an extensive travertine deck, integral color light broom concrete band, and new landscaping. There are various destinations around this project, including this sundeck lounge area next to the pool.

Monroe Georgia Oasis by White's Pools

Bloodfire Studios LLC

Heather Fritz
This is an example of an expansive country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Atlanta with a water slide and stamped concrete.

Dream Beach House With Resort-Style Outdoor Space and Contemporary Design

Dream Coast Builders

Overlooking the pristine shoreline of Clearwater, this dream beach house epitomizes luxury with its flawless integration of indoor and outdoor living. A dramatic infinity-edge pool commands attention, framed by sleek white stone walkways and lush green inlays that add striking contrast. Expansive balconies, outlined by elegant columns, enhance the stylish patio and provide breathtaking views, reinforcing the grandeur of this coastal retreat. Thoughtfully designed outdoor space, complete with cozy seating, offers a haven for relaxation and entertainment. The home's modern architecture and custom design, enriched by a lively coastal-inspired color palette, infuse the space with both vibrancy and sophistication. A true statement of elegance in Tampa, this extraordinary residence perfectly balances refined comfort with the essence of poolside living.

Morisson pool and spa raised wall with sheer decent

Flexi Tech Contracting Inc.

Nestled in the heart of Sherman Oaks, this stunning outdoor oasis offers the ultimate in relaxation and recreation. The centerpiece is a beautifully designed swimming pool, featuring a spacious Baja step for lounging, a soothing waterfall for a tranquil ambiance, and an inviting jacuzzi for complete relaxation. Adjacent to the pool, a large playground area ensures fun for all ages, making this space perfect for family gatherings or peaceful retreats. Whether you're unwinding in the jacuzzi, dipping into the pool, or enjoying the vibrant surroundings, this backyard paradise has something for everyone.

AVIVA Pools Ovation 23

Aquamarine Pools of Texas

12' x 23' - Seychelles Sand Color
Small modern backyard rectangular natural pool in Austin with with a pool and concrete pavers.

House for a Builder

Hebdon Studios

This is an example of a small contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in Salt Lake City with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Masterfully Designed Outdoor Living Space in Arcadia

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

After a day of fun outdoors, it is always nice to spray off before going back into the house. This complete shower is tucked away around the corner of the house to add to the feel of privacy.

New City - New Pool House

ROAM Architecture

A new pool house structure for a young family, featuring a space for family gatherings and entertaining. The highlight of the structure is the featured 2 sliding glass walls, which opens the structure directly to the adjacent pool deck. The space also features a fireplace, indoor kitchen, and bar seating with additional flip-up windows.

Downshire Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary rectangular natural pool in Geelong with natural stone pavers.

Pool Area Reno plus Custom Pool House Build

Fusion Poolz

This Custom designed pool house adds more living space to this acreage property with direct access to the pool for ease of entertaining and picture perfect views over the backyard!

Rénovation d'une maison et de son extension

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

This is an example of a small contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in Paris with decking.

Urban Small Backyard Makeover with Plunge Pool

Soake Pools

Soake Pool project near completing- just a few trim pieces left to install. Homeowner's dog went in for a quick dip!
Photo of a small contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in Boston with a hot tub and decking.

Modern Villa in Spain

Oksana Vladi

Inspiration for a tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Other.

Barrington Hills, IL Freeform Perimeter Overflow with Perimeter Overflow Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

This large freeform pool in Barrington Hills, IL features a perimeter overflow edge. Measuring approximately 1950 square feet, the pool features custom blended glass tile in the pool, steps, wall, sun shelf and hot tub. The pool floor is an exposed aggregate from Wet Edge featuring pebbles, quartz and glass beads. The hot tub measures approximately 100 square feet, and is completely covered with the glass tile. The sunshelf measures approximately 375 square feet, and is also adorned with the same iridescent and black glass tile mix. The decking and pool coping is cut form Blue Marble. The pool has color changing LED lights as well as three LED lit bubbler water features. The outdoor living space features an outdoor kitchen and bar with two refrigerators, a sink, grill, and serving areas. The custom oversized fireplace possesses an 85" large screen, full-sun HDTV. On the raised patio opposite the house, there is a gas firepit with flagstone patio. Crowning the sun shelf area are two gas fire bowls. Photos by e3 Photography.

Coastal Virginia Idea House

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Jonathan Edwards Media
Photo of an expansive beach style backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Other with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Cocktail Pool- Cypress, TX

Richard's Total Backyard Solutions

Beautiful resort-like cocktail pool with a cocktail table. Includes three water features and glass tile. Custom outdoor kitchen with a Big Green Egg and a cozy covered seating area.

Backyard Entertaining with a Touch of Nature

Betz Pools Limited

Not far from the 10-person dining table, the outdoor living room with comfy Hauser Southampton chairs and sofa is always a popular gathering place. The vented outdoor gas fireplace adds warmth on cool evenings and can help to extend the season.

Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Pool

Greey Pickett

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Scott Sandler

Outdoor Kitchen

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Natural 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.