Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in San Francisco with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

HACIENDA DE LAS PALMAS

Broward Landscape, Inc.

Outdoor Travertine, Fire Table, Pergola, Low Maintenance Landscape, Landscape Lighting, Synthetic Turf,
This is an example of an expansive traditional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Miami with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

DeRosa Residence, Orange,Ca.

Influence Outdoors Landscape Design & Build

Mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Orange County with with a pool and concrete slab.

River Oaks Koi Pond

US Koi Ponds

Fish and water lily pond. Concrete with bluestone and brick coping.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular natural pool in Houston with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Total Site Custom Home Landscape Renovation

Elements Landscape

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Atlanta with with a pool and concrete pavers.

The Prairie At Post Estate

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

This Caviness project for a modern farmhouse design in a community-based neighborhood called The Prairie At Post in Oklahoma. This complete outdoor design includes a large swimming pool with waterfalls, an underground slide, stream bed, glass tiled spa and sun shelf, native Oklahoma flagstone for patios, pathways and hand-cut stone retaining walls, lush mature landscaping and landscape lighting, a prairie grass embedded pathway design, embedded trampoline, all which overlook the farm pond and Oklahoma sky. This project was designed and installed by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc., a small locally-owned family boutique landscape design firm located in Arcadia, Oklahoma. We handle most all aspects of the design and construction in-house to control the quality and integrity of each project. Film by Affordable Aerial Photo & Video

Mansfield Reserve

Selah Pools & Spas

Mansfield Reserve This fifth build in the series blends proven features with whole new design concepts and new product lines to converge into a complete active lifestyle oasis. Every corner in virtually every direction delivers a function while it complements the terrain and the landscape natural beauty. This big pool comes with unique styling inside & out, with artistry in every corner. Innovative "Fresco" patio coverings let in natural light, while they keep out the heat and deliver a subtle modern look to an otherwise rustic scene. More durable metal pool cabana arbor structures deliver shade, with a sleek & modern look. Gathering places abound, from the fire pit under the string lights, to the outdoor kitchen with a long pub table serving bar. The outdoor great room connects to a well-lit single-double pickle ball court, for daytime and nighttime fun!

Seasonal Wonder

The Amendola Group, Inc.

A complete front yard and backyard transformation, this Catie’s Way home offers a bit of everything. New features range from a large pool and deck area to a complete outdoor kitchen. Multiple seating options create the ultimate flexibility for outdoor entertaining or relaxing. Upfront, visitors are greeted by a winding stone walkway and a newly rebuilt driveway.

Valentine

Adkrete Concrete & Pool Services

Adkrete first poured a concrete base for the Travertine tiling. After the concrete had adequate time to cure, we installed the coping then the decking.

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Baraca Design & Remodeling

pool, grass concrete,
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in Orange County with with a pool and concrete slab.

An Oasis Hidden in the Desert in Chandler

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

Each of the seating areas is located near a focal point. The fire pit, fountain, and fireplace each anchor one of these cozy relaxation spaces.
Photo of a large contemporary backyard natural pool in Phoenix with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Portillon Design pour piscine en Bord de Mer

Lehoux Paris

Un projet de portillon et garde-corps moderne surplombant la fameuse corniche d'ANTIBES. Une rampe arrondie et fluide avec un design résolument contemporain. Finition laquée aux effets de pierre naturelle. Ce jardin tropical est comme un écrin pour cette sculpture d'extérieur. Avec également portillon de piscine extérieur doté d'une sécurité enfants. Chacune de nos réalisations est créée en sur mesure. Nos escaliers sont fabriqués avec des matériaux et de haute qualité. Rampe Design Bord de mer de @lehouxparis.com

Pool and Outdoor Living Spaces

MOD Construction, LLC

This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Salt Lake City with with a pool and stamped concrete.

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francis George photography

Lavish & luscious pool in Kailua private residence. Upscale architectural photography executed in a more editorial style by Francis George, Las Vegas photographer.

An Oasis Hidden in the Desert in Chandler

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

With another home nearby, this fireplace creates the perfect privacy screen and a one of a kind seating area.
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard natural pool in Phoenix with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Natural Swimming Pools

Phillip Johnson Landscapes

In a compact skinny garden a natural swimming hole was created for this inner-city family. With rocky edging, waterfall and native planting this is a beautiful space for the family to hang out

Vinyl Liner Lagoon Defiance, MO

Bi-State Pool & Spa

This is what backyards are made for. Gold Pebble Vinyl Liner Lagoon swimming pool with all the added features of custom water fall, stamped cantilever coping, paver patio, deck decks, glo-brite lights and much more. See for yourself!

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home backyard swimming po

Whipple Russell Architects

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home backyard swimming pool & landscape design
Design ideas for a large mediterranean backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Piscine enterrée 17x6m - Ancienne Orangerie

ADH Piscines & Paysages

Conception d'une piscine paysagée de 17x6m près d'une ancienne orangerie rénovée. Volet de sécurité immergé Terrasse en bois autour de la piscine, dallage, allée en stabilisateur de graviers. Création de massifs champêtre, intégration de mobilier de jardin avec son coin brasero/ plancha Ofyr

Mordialloc Project

Foliage Landscaping

The Mordialloc project provides excellent pool landscaping ideas if you’re looking for inspiration for your backyard. View the before and after images of our project.

Natural Pool Design Ideas with with a Pool

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.