Vieques Island oasis multi tiered dipping pool and patio, with large hot tub.
Mid-sized tropical courtyard custom-shaped natural pool in Baltimore with a water feature and tile.

Aquaview Fencing

AquaView Fencing - Serving North America

Aquaview frameless glass pool fencing suits a wide range of applications from private residences to commercial developments. Merging design from the most prestigious world-class resorts and hotels with American ingenuity and dedication for safety, the Aquaview line of products truly represent a new affordable approach to landscape design.

Ornamental Delight

Aloha Pools Pty Ltd

The swimming pool shell had to be constructed so that it would provide load bearing support for the proposed ornamental columns on the north and west sides of the pool. This required additional engineering consideration and double reinforcing of the pool walls.

Pool Area

Chango

Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, Landscape Architecture by Chango Co. Construction by Ronald Webb Builders AV Design by EL Media Group Photography by Ray Olivares

Horseshoe Trail

The Art of Building

Midcentury pool in New York.

Pool, Patio Outdoor Living Space with Shower

Ayers Hardscapes & Landscapes LLC

We built the deck, did the custom pavers and coping around the pool, outdoor fireplace and shower, grill area, retaining walls, unique patterns, stairs and stepping stones leading to batting cages and exits to wrought iron fences.

Skyview

Conte & Conte, LLC

Country pool in New York.

Stratford Residence

AquaTerra Outdoors

This pool and spa is built in an affluent neighborhood with many new homes that are traditional in design but have modern, clean details. Similar to the homes, this pool takes a traditional pool and gives it a clean, modern twist. The site proved to be perfect for a long lap pool that the client desired with plenty of room for a separate spa. The two bodies of water, though separate, are visually linked together by a custom limestone raised water feature wall with 10 custom Bobe water scuppers. Quality workmanship as required throughout the entire build to ensure the automatic pool cover would remain square the entire 50 foot length of the pool. Features of this pool and environment that enhance the aesthetic appeal of this project include: -Glass waterline tile -Glass seat and bench tile -Glass tile swim lane marking on pool floor -Custom limestone coping and deck -PebbleTec pool finish -Synthetic Turf Lawn This outdoor environment cohesively brings the clean & modern finishes of the home seamlessly to the outdoors to a pool and spa for play, exercise and relaxation. Photography: Daniel Driensky

Project Outdoor Sauna

Ambient Elements

Ambient Elements creates conscious designs for innovative spaces by combining superior craftsmanship, advanced engineering and unique concepts while providing the ultimate wellness experience. We design and build saunas, infrared saunas, steam rooms, hammams, cryo chambers, salt rooms, snow rooms and many other hyperthermic conditioning modalities.

Rathmines

Frameless Impressions

Frameless Pool fence and pool walls designed and installed by Frameless Impressions
Design ideas for a contemporary aboveground pool in Melbourne.

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.

Maison de Vacances E

Arnaud Bertrande I Photographe en Architecture

Arnaud Bertrande
Inspiration for a contemporary rectangular pool in Bordeaux with decking.

Kung Saunas Installs New

Prestige Saunas Ltd

Kung Saunas AG
Pool in London.

El Duplex de la interiorista Toni Molins

Diambra Mariani

bluetomatophotos
Design ideas for a transitional aboveground pool in Barcelona.

Eugenie

Chicago Master Maker & Builder

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional pool in Chicago.

A Pool Terrace in Vermont

Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)

This pool terrace in southern Vermont is nestled into a hillside below the main house with a breathtaking view of mountains receding into the distance. The terrace unites the pool, hot tub, pool house, outdoor kitchen and dining areas, firepit, and abundant planting beds. To complement the scale of the view and the house, everything we created for the pool area is also appropriately overscaled. A massive Sugarledge slab of stone sits beneath the large black granite dining table, while another slab abuts the dramatic fire pit. Local materials were used wherever possible: Chester stone for the terrace, local granite for the firepit, Vermont white cedars for the poolhouse, and predominantly native plants with some specialty perennials and annuals. Photo: Susan Teare.

Southwest Contemporary 645

Soloway Designs Inc | Architecture + Interiors AIA

This is an example of a mid-sized backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Phoenix with concrete pavers.

Freeform Pool with Diving Board & Slide

Great Escapes Custom Pools

This freeform flagstone pool has 3 oversized raised planters, raised round spa, and raised sun deck. It has sheer descents, a 6' diving board and the Turbo Twister slide. The decking is brushed concrete with acid stain finish. The material finishes on the pool include: faced flagstone and hand chiseled stacked flagstone on the raised areas, flagstone coping all in Wister, 6x6 ceramic tile waterline, Quartzscapes Quartz Tahoe Blue pool interior and acid stain brushed concrete with scored lines.

Smaller is Better

Prideaux Design

Inspiration for a pool in Phoenix.

Villa Firenze

Richard Manion Architecture Inc.

This is an example of a mediterranean pool in Los Angeles.

Orange 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.