View southward over the lower fourteen acres taken from the upper lawn show the terraced 2000 square foot custom pool. A ha-ha wall concept was utilized to separate the pool landscape from the pasture below where without would leave the plantings vulnerable to deer-browse.

Exteriors

H&A My Design, Inc.

Large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Swim & Exercise Spas

Mission Valley Spas

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular pool in Orange County with a hot tub and decking.

My Ideas

Georgian Hot Tubs & Swim Spas

Design ideas for a traditional pool in Toronto with a hot tub and decking.

5 Star Pools

California Pools & Landscape

Inspiration for a large backyard rectangular pool in Phoenix with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Project Sauna + Infrared Lounger + Steam Room

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 outdoor kitchens, saunas, infrared saunas, steam rooms, hammams, cryo chambers, salt rooms, snow rooms and many other hyperthermic conditioning modalities.

Santa Fe Play

Bianchi Design

This homeowner enlisted the architects help to co-create a backyard that was carefully designed after the style of Santa Fe, New Mexico-- his favorite place on Earth. So for the pool design, the backdrop walls have thickening masses to them reminiscing the style of Santa Fe. It was important to capture for the lines of the pool to point to the pinnacle mountain vista in the backdrop. The pool overflows as a water feature into their back yard, like a sunken courtyard. It creates a tranquil sound for their backyard living space.

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.

NEW WAVE ASIAN

Lewis Aqüi Landscape + Architectural Design

Lewis E. Aqüi
This is an example of a large asian backyard rectangular lap pool in Miami with a hot tub and decking.

Hot Tubs

BonaVista LeisureScapes

This is an example of a tropical backyard pool in Toronto with a hot tub.

Glenview, IL Rectangle Swimming Pool and Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This 18’0” x 36’0” indoor swimming pool features an 8’0” x 8’0” deck-level hot tub. Both pool and spa have Valders Wisconsin Limestone coping and colored lighting throughout. The room is finished with a beautiful wood ceiling and paneling, and deck drains along with de-humidification systems keep the pool at the perfect temperature and humidity. This pool and hot tub is the perfect antidote to the frigid Midwest winters!

Camelback Hillside Modern Residence

Realm Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Phoenix with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home

Nautilus Homes

This is a home that was designed around the property. With views in every direction from the master suite and almost everywhere else in the home. The home was designed by local architect Randy Sample and the interior architecture was designed by Maurice Jennings Architecture, a disciple of E. Fay Jones. New Construction of a 4,400 sf custom home in the Southbay Neighborhood of Osprey, FL, just south of Sarasota. Photo - Ricky Perrone

Decorative Concrete Pool Decks (Stained - Stamped - Resurfaced)

Concrete Craft

Design ideas for a large modern backyard pool in Atlanta with a hot tub.

Pasadena Pool Design

Huntington Pools Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in Orange County with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Pleasant Lake Home

DreamScapes Landscaping & Design, Inc.

Landmarkphotodesign.com
Photo of a large mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in Minneapolis with concrete pavers and a hot tub.

Berry Creek Deck & Pool (Zuri)

TimberTown

The transition from the deck to the pool is seamless on this project, even when dealing with the complexity of the curve around the hot tub. The decking is a premium PVC product by Zuri that's designed to look just like real wood. Designed & Built by: Southern Outdoor Appeal and Cody Pools

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.

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

Project Sauna + Infrared Lounger + Steam Room

Ambient Elements

Orange Pool Design Ideas with a Hot Tub

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.