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Photo of a small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Sydney with a water feature and decking.
Leys Avenue
By Tim Samuel Design

Built: 2018. Type: Design and Construct. Project details: Fully tiled Bisazza interior, cantilevered pool side cabana, custom pool water feature wall, Hardiedeck flooring, bluestone tiling, custom outdoor shower, Enviroswim pool sanitation, electric pool heating, lineal garden planting and LED garden lighting. Another beautiful house built by Baker Developments Pty Ltd - check out their work
Pool water feature wall - rankincastle

Contemporary courtyard rectangular pool in Canberra - Queanbeyan with tile.
A + D Residence
By The Dept of Design

H Creations
Contemporary courtyard rectangular pool in Canberra - Queanbeyan with tile.
Planters and benches along back wall - andkel70

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Inspiration for a contemporary side yard custom-shaped lap pool in Melbourne with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
Compact, yet large.
By Bayon Gardens

Landscape by Bayon Gardens // Photography by Tim Turner
Inspiration for a contemporary side yard custom-shaped lap pool in Melbourne with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
Pool on the side. View to the inside. - tinchen20

Large contemporary backyard pool in Melbourne.
Ashburton House
By Audsley Windows

Floor to ceiling windows and doors blur the lines where the inside ends the the outside begins. Giving watchful eyes full view of the swimming pool.
Timber deck, fence, step down to tiles around pool - fourmccarthys

Contemporary backyard round pool in Melbourne with a hot tub and stamped concrete.
Round Courtyard Pool
By Neptune Swimming Pools

Contemporary backyard round pool in Melbourne with a hot tub and stamped concrete.
round pool and spa - cathmaunder

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Melbourne with a hot tub and concrete slab.
Warrandyte
By The Garden Company

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Melbourne with a hot tub and concrete slab.
same project - webuser_174136873

Contemporary pool.
Cliff House Merewether
By Edge Commercial Photography

Edge Commercial Photography
Contemporary pool.
I love this indoor pool because it looks new - kirrily_corradi

Photo of a contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Sydney.
Guthrie Ave
By McNally Architects

Photo of a contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Sydney.
Like louvre roof - webuser_26588828

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Adelaide with decking.
HYDE PARK
By 365 Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Adelaide with decking.
Pool colour - naomi6917

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Design ideas for a contemporary pool in Geelong.
Barwon Heads Beauty
By Homes With Integrity

Design ideas for a contemporary pool in Geelong.
like the tile and wood against each other - anniemeek

Photo of a contemporary pool in Sydney.
Lilyfield 1
By Baker Developments Pty Ltd

Photo of a contemporary pool in Sydney.
tile down face of waterline - tim_short47

Large contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Melbourne with tile.
Thornbury
By Enkipools

Large contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Melbourne with tile.
Modern architecture - annelizaandersen

Large contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Brisbane with decking.
Newport Project
By Ecozen Pools + Landscapes

Large contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Brisbane with decking.

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with concrete slab.
Half the land, Double the Garden.
By Acre

Derek Swalwell
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with concrete slab.
The Outside -similar to this - webuser_9400986561024

This is an example of a contemporary pool in Sydney.
Balgowlah Heights 3
By Hobbs Jamieson Architecture

This is an example of a contemporary pool in Sydney.
Big pots along screen by open fence - tgloster

Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Sydney with decking.
Cammeray poolside Jacaranda
By Think Outside Gardens

The brief for this large garden, was to transform an existing old swimming pool and update the garden spaces around it, bringing it up to date with the contemporary architecture of the house. The feature of the garden is undoubtably the magnificent Jacaranda that is incorporated into the design with a simple timber deck flush with the pool coping. Dark turquoise pool tiles show the tree beautifully reflected. Simple green boundary planting with dark coloured perimeter fencing create a soft moody palette. The addition of a Dragon Tree at the end completes the composition. A generous undercover entertaining area is located off the house with built in BBQ at one end. The success of this family garden design, pool and entertaining area is due to the careful selection of and minimal use of surfaces and materials so that the existing tree and pool shine.
Colours of water, vegetation, timber - mzmigaloo

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard round aboveground pool in Melbourne with decking.
Burgess Pool
By Just Eco

Rachel McDonald
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard round aboveground pool in Melbourne with decking.
Fencing - like the dark panels. - mathew_cagney

Photo of a contemporary pool in Melbourne.
Deny Street, Brighton East
By Aztec Windows P/L

Natural Anodised Fixed Aluminium Windows and Door.
Photo of a contemporary pool in Melbourne.
steps with decking - anniemeek

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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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a pool renovation or are building a designer pool from scratch, Houzz has 299,827 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Neptune Swimming Pools and Tim Samuel Design. Look through pool photos in different colours and styles and when you find a pool design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful pool ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.