This is an example of a country indoor rectangular pool in Denver with a water feature.

Chelsea town house

Marquee Home

This is an example of a traditional pool in London.

2050 SF Single Family - New Construction

Allied Design and Development

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with decking.

Pool with Swim-Up Bar and Fire Features

Southern Pool Designs

Contemporary pool in Orlando.

Hot Tub / Spa Enclosure

Flexfence

Design ideas for an arts and crafts pool in Toronto.

Viking Pools - Valencia

Latham Pool Products Inc.

This Viking fiberglass pool, Valencia model, proves that you can choose custom finishes and keep it simple at the same time. Features for this pool include custom steps, underwater bench seating, an automatic safety cover and of course, the water slide. This project was installed by High Country Pools and Spas in Fort Collins, CO.

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.

Texas Hill Country meets Transitional

Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.

Large transitional backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Houston with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

water features

Fishel Pools

Fishel Pools is the number one custom pool builder in Springfield, Missouri and the surrounding area. Since 1976, Fishel designs have earned numerous design awards for creativity and craftsmanship. Whether it’s a backyard paradise or a large commercial project, every Fishel Pool is custom-designed and built with your specific needs in mind. No cookie-cutter pools. Ever! Over 1,000 unique Fishel designs can be found at residences, country clubs, hospitals, community and neighborhood’s, camps, resort’s, and multi-family residential complexes. Contact Fishel Pools today to find out more and remember “When it has to be the best, it’s a Fishel!”

Lower Salford pool with raised wall and sheer descent waterfalls

B&B Custom Pools

Custom Rectangular Pool with natural stone raised wall, sheer descent waterfalls, & diving board in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, PA by www.custompoolsbybarry.com

Olive grove poetry

Maison Amarande

Contemporary pool in Other.

Classical Nantucket Dream Home

Hendel Homes

Design ideas for a beach style rectangular pool in Minneapolis with a pool house.

Lazy River Pool and Island Fire Pit

jpendino

JP
Design ideas for an expansive country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Atlanta with a water feature.

MoistureShield Composite Decking

This is an example of a contemporary pool in Other.

Pool deck renovation

The Works of Houston, LLC

Inspiration for a pool in Houston.

Decco Drain for Pool Decks

Pool Time Pool & Spa

Detail of channel drain.
Mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Sacramento with a water feature and stamped concrete.

This Amazing Backyard Was Transformed into a Personalized Outdoor Living Environ

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

This Mediterranean home needed a truly traditional water feature to enhance the beauty of the arched iron gate. Together these two pieces of craftsmanship become the artwork for the entry to this outdoor living area.

Hidden Valley

Riptide Construction

Ed Aiona
Design ideas for a midcentury pool in San Francisco.

Fiberon Decking

Chattanooga eXteriors

Mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Other with decking.

Berry Creek Deck & Pool (Zuri)

TimberTown

The designers of this pool did an excellent job of maximizing the space available in the backyard. The decking is a new PVC material by Zuri that is as close to the look of "real wood" as you can get. Designed & Built by: Southern Outdoor Appeal and Cody Pools

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.