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Photo of a transitional backyard custom-shaped pool in Austin with a hot tub.

Although the natural rise along the back was perfectly suited to the design, special precautions had to be taken to avoid encroaching on the roots of the massive trees. The landscape architect is also an arborist so that issue was expertly handled, as was the addition of mature trees and shrubs to enhance privacy.

Ponce Davis

Preschel + Bassan Studio

Large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Miami with a pool house and concrete pavers.

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Blue Grass Residence

Cornerstone Architects

Contemporary pool in Austin.

Heritage Row

Wright Design

The reclaimed brick façade with limestone accents, steel windows and slate roof create a timeless aesthetic that blends harmoniously into the college town historic district where this home is located. The English Arts and Crafts inspired design gives the it a unique style and presence in the streetscape.

Tim Clarke Design - Project NP2

Tim Clarke Design

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

Sunset

Currin Outdoor Living

Mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Raleigh with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Modern Homestead Backyard

Kelley Design Group

Backyard of the modern homestead with dark exterior, stonework, floor to ceiling glass windows, outdoor living space and pool.
Country backyard rectangular pool in Austin with a hot tub and concrete slab.

DeRosa Residence, Orange,Ca.

Influence Outdoors Landscape Design & Build

Mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Orange County with a hot tub and concrete slab.

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Slowgarden

Un jardin Slowgarden
This is an example of a mediterranean pool in Other.

Modern Elements in Nature

J2 Construction

This is an example of a pool in Salt Lake City.

Lola Place Hills

Racing Green

Inspiration for a large contemporary custom-shaped pool in Los Angeles with concrete slab.

A Lasting Impression

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean courtyard custom-shaped natural pool in Houston with a hot tub.

Anthology Farm

Unique Homestays

This is an example of a large country indoor rectangular pool in Gloucestershire with natural stone pavers.

Branksome

Weststyle

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front yard custom-shaped lap pool in Perth with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

East Credit

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

The client wanted a better flow throughout their landscape, as well as introduce straight lines to a space to modernize the irregular shaped pool. Their upper deck was where they did a majority of their entertaining so ensuring this space was large enough for both dining and lounge was the starting point of the design. Introducing privacy from the many on looking neighbours, without completely blocking it off from the rest of their own yard was important. Laser cut privacy screens added this filtered privacy. A round hot tub was added to the back corner of the property, which otherwise seemed like wasted space. Highlighted by the privacy panels in the same pattern used on the deck to create some consistency. Trees were both maintained and added where needs along the property to add greenery and privacy. The entire space now feels open within the backyard, but private from neighbours.

Calvados Farmhouse

Firmitas Design, LLC

This is an example of a rectangular pool in Dallas.

Dallas Inwood Estates Transitional Modern Swimming Pool + Courtyard

Randy Angell Designs

This is an example of a large transitional backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with with a pool and concrete slab.

Tonal Harmony - Outdoor Living View 2

Drewett Works

With adjacent neighbors within a fairly dense section of Paradise Valley, Arizona, C.P. Drewett sought to provide a tranquil retreat for a new-to-the-Valley surgeon and his family who were seeking the modernism they loved though had never lived in. With a goal of consuming all possible site lines and views while maintaining autonomy, a portion of the house — including the entry, office, and master bedroom wing — is subterranean. This subterranean nature of the home provides interior grandeur for guests but offers a welcoming and humble approach, fully satisfying the clients requests. While the lot has an east-west orientation, the home was designed to capture mainly north and south light which is more desirable and soothing. The architecture’s interior loftiness is created with overlapping, undulating planes of plaster, glass, and steel. The woven nature of horizontal planes throughout the living spaces provides an uplifting sense, inviting a symphony of light to enter the space. The more voluminous public spaces are comprised of stone-clad massing elements which convert into a desert pavilion embracing the outdoor spaces. Every room opens to exterior spaces providing a dramatic embrace of home to natural environment. Grand Award winner for Best Interior Design of a Custom Home The material palette began with a rich, tonal, large-format Quartzite stone cladding. The stone’s tones gaveforth the rest of the material palette including a champagne-colored metal fascia, a tonal stucco system, and ceilings clad with hemlock, a tight-grained but softer wood that was tonally perfect with the rest of the materials. The interior case goods and wood-wrapped openings further contribute to the tonal harmony of architecture and materials. Grand Award Winner for Best Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home This award-winning project was recognized at the 2020 Gold Nugget Awards with two Grand Awards, one for Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home, and another for Best Interior Design of a One of a Kind or Custom Home. At the 2020 Design Excellence Awards and Gala presented by ASID AZ North, Ownby Design received five awards for Tonal Harmony. The project was recognized for 1st place – Bathroom; 3rd place – Furniture; 1st place – Kitchen; 1st place – Outdoor Living; and 2nd place – Residence over 6,000 square ft. Congratulations to Claire Ownby, Kalysha Manzo, and the entire Ownby Design team. Tonal Harmony was also featured on the cover of the July/August 2020 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design and received a 14-page editorial feature entitled “A Place in the Sun” within the magazine.

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.

Rustic freeform with Boulder Wall Waterfalls and Spa

Keith Zars Pools

A gorgeous freeform pool with beautiful boulder work and flagstone decking seamlessly tie in with the natural landscape creating a tranquil oasis. Lush landscaping accents the raised spa with its layered stone spillway and stunning weeping rock wall. The over-sized sun shelf adds another space to relax in and enjoy the views.