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Celtic Works
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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a hot tub and tile.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a hot tub and tile.
Pineapple House Interior Design
Outdoor living in Florida demands shaded spaces. The tanning ledge in the pool also assists in cooling efforts, as does the sitting edge along the lap pool. The hot tub is located on the far right.
Daniel Newcomb Photography
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
A couple by the name of Claire and Dan Boyles commissioned Exterior Worlds to develop their back yard along the lines of a French Country garden design. They had recently designed and built a French Colonial style house. Claire had been very involved in the architectural design, and she communicated extensively her expectations for the landscape.
The aesthetic we ultimately created for them was not a traditional French country garden per se, but instead was a variation on the symmetry, color, and sense of formality associated with this design. The most notable feature that we added to the estate was a custom swimming pool installed just to the rear of the home. It emphasized linearity, complimentary right angles, and it featured a luxury spa and pool fountain. We built the coping around the pool out of limestone, and we used concrete pavers to build the custom pool patio. We then added French pottery in various locations around the patio to balance the stonework against the look and structure of the home.
We added a formal garden parallel to the pool to reflect its linear movement. Like most French country gardens, this design is bordered by sheered bushes and emphasizes straight lines, angles, and symmetry. One very interesting thing about this garden is that it is consist entirely of various shades of green, which lends itself well to the sense of a French estate. The garden is bordered by a taupe colored cedar fence that compliments the color of the stonework.
Just around the corner from the back entrance to the house, there lies a double-door entrance to the master bedroom. This was an ideal place to build a small patio for the Boyles to use as a private seating area in the early mornings and evenings. We deviated slightly from strict linearity and symmetry by adding pavers that ran out like steps from the patio into the grass. We then planted boxwood hedges around the patio, which are common in French country garden design and combine an Old World sensibility with a morning garden setting.
We then completed this portion of the project by adding rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that frames the yard. This design is derivative of those found in morning gardens, and it provides the Boyles with a place where they can step directly from their bedroom into a private outdoor space and enjoy the early mornings and evenings.
We further develop the sense of a morning garden seating area; we deviated slightly from the strict linear forms of the rest of the landscape by adding pavers that ran like steps from the patio and out into the grass. We also planted rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that borders this portion of the yard.
We then landscaped the front of the home with a continuing symmetry reminiscent of French country garden design. We wanted to establish a sense of grand entrance to the home, so we built a stone walkway that ran all the way from the sidewalk and then fanned out parallel to the covered porch that centers on the front door and large front windows of the house. To further develop the sense of a French country estate, we planted a small parterre garden that can be seen and enjoyed from the left side of the porch.
On the other side of house, we built the Boyles a circular motorcourt around a large oak tree surrounded by lush San Augustine grass. We had to employ special tree preservation techniques to build above the root zone of the tree. The motorcourt was then treated with a concrete-acid finish that compliments the brick in the home. For the parking area, we used limestone gravel chips.
French country garden design is traditionally viewed as a very formal style intended to fill a significant portion of a yard or landscape. The genius of the Boyles project lay not in strict adherence to tradition, but rather in adapting its basic principles to the architecture of the home and the geometry of the surrounding landscape.
For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
This is an example of a transitional backyard rectangular pool in Chicago with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.
Howells Architecture + Design
We converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. Functions include a cedar soaking tub, outdoor shower, fire pit, and dining area. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and cast concrete with gravel adds texture at the fire pit. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.
Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas
This amazing custom pool and wet edge spa in Weston is the perfect outdoor getaway! Complete with custom stepping stones, sun shelf, and LED bubblers, this project is sure to please family and guests!
Thomas Lee Fisher Landscaping
Large traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Philadelphia with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.
20th Century Pools
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.
Redkorp Inc - Design & Construction
Walled & gated contemporary Architecture at its Best, by NE Designs. Stunning open floor plan with volume spaces, four fireplaces (2 ORTAL), walls of glass, expansive pocketed Fleet wood door systems, grand center staircase, "Sonobath" powder room and two open air garden courtyards. This home features nearly 5600 sq feet of exquisite indoor-outdoor living spaces, inclusive of a 230 sq ft pool cabana with bath and an expansive 1100 sq ft rooftop entertainment deck complete with outdoor bar & fire pit. The custom LEICHT kitchen is complete with Miele appliances, over-sized center island & large pantry. Custom design features include: imported designer bath tiles & fixtures; custom hardwood floors & a state-of-the-art Crestron home automation system. Private master suite with large private balcony, custom closet w/ spa-like bath. An integrated swimmers lap pool & spa, with gorgeous wood decking complete with BBQ area, create an amazing outdoor Experience.
Earth Green Lands
This is an example of a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
Paragon Custom Builders
A romantic space is created by the privacy walls around this Hot Tub area connected to the Master Bathroom.
This is an example of a small country side yard pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.
This is an example of a small country side yard pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.
Element Home Builders
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Orlando with a hot tub and tile.
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.
User
Outdoor Elements maximized the available space in this beautiful yard with a contemporary, rectangular pool complete with a large tanning deck and swim jet system. Mosaic glass-tile accents the spa and a shell stone deck and coping add to the contemporary feel. Behind the tanning deck, a large, up-lit, sheer-descent waterfall adds variety and elegance to the design. A lighted gazebo makes a comfortable seating area protected from the sun while a functional outdoor kitchen is nestled near the backdoor of the residence. Raised planters and screening trees add the right amount of greenery to the space.
Arbordale Landscaping
Our client wanted to add a hot tub and new cabana to their poolscape. The cabana was designed with a bar in the front and pool equipment and storage in the back. The bar has a roll up door for winterising. A lounge area in front allows the home owners to enjoy a drink while watching the kids play in the pool. Flagstone patios, steps, and hot tub surround give this backyard a luxurious feel. The fence is built from custom milled Cedar horizontal boards. The fence is backed with black painted plywood for full privacy. A custom hot tub pit was built in order to use what is normally an above ground hot tub. The hot tub was supplied by Bonavista Pools. Composite lumber was used to build an access hatch for hot tub controls. Boxwood hedging frame the garden spaces. There are two Hydrangea Standard trees which are underplanted with begonias for a pop of colour. The existing Cedar hedge created a great backdrop and contrast for our Japanese Maple hedge. The existing Beech tree was stunning! Lawn area was necessary for the family pets.
a Blade of Grass
View from the bluestone patio out across the pool to Duxbury Bay.
Photo by Charles Mayer
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional rectangular pool in Boston with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional rectangular pool in Boston with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.
Boyce Design + Build
The 275 square foot swimming pool was finished with a Wet Edge pebble finish and flagstone coping and features a circular raised spa with waterfall spillover and a secret bench under the waterfall. The boulder walls and native landscaping tie seamlessly into the gorgeous field stone waterfall and view of the golf course.
Amy Trowman Design
This is an example of a beach style backyard rectangular infinity pool in Charleston with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.
Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.
Mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular natural pool in New Orleans with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.
Oregon Hot Tub
Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Portland with a hot tub and decking.
Outdoor Design Ideas with a Hot Tub
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