Lusk Pool's Employee
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard l-shaped pool in Atlanta with a water slide and stamped concrete.

Water Features

Premier Outdoor

boulder fountain cascades into spa. This sit and spin spa over looks out into golf course.
This is an example of a small mediterranean backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Orange County with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Westford, MA Fire Pit

Connolly Management Group, LLC

Photo of a large transitional backyard rectangular pool in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Madison Cabin

J Steven Kemp Architect

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular pool in Atlanta with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Decks, Patios and pools

Woodfield

Pavilion with fireplace, Pizza oven and outdoor Kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Baltimore with a pool house and stamped concrete.

Completed Projects

Coral Pool's

Small traditional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and a water feature.

Bowwood Drive

Kim Williams Design

Small modern courtyard rectangular aboveground pool in Other with a water feature and decking.

North Barrington, IL Rectilinear Swimming Pool with Geometric Parquet-style deck

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This stunning traditional pool in North Barrington, IL measures 18 '0 `` x 36’0” with a depth ranging from 3’6” to 5' 0 `` to 3’6” in a Sport pool configuration. The shallow area features a 63 square foot sun shelf with 4 steps attached and 2 LED colored bubbler water features.. The opposite end has a 4 square foot swimout. The pool coping is Bullnose Bluestone. There is an automatic hydraulic pool safety cover with a custom stone walk-on lid system. The pool finish is ceramaquartz. There are also volleyball and basketball systems installed. Photography by e3.

Mooloolaba

Serenity Pool Co.

This house situated on the front of the Mooloolaba's canal had absolutely no side access to allow an excavator to go through. We researched many options including craning an excavator over the house, hiring a barge and even digging by hand. We finally se@led on using vacuum excava7on. This technique allowed us to go through our client's house without making any damage.

Roessler - Punta Gorda, Florida

Sunset Pools

Pool 500 sqft, Picture frame style screen enclosure, Templehurst Sierra color pavers, Sunshelf w/ bubblers, 6' ID Spa w/ tile tiered 3' wide spillway, Raised planters w/ 3' sheer descents, Carribean blue stonescapes pool finish.

Luxury Pool Remodel in Buckhead Atlanta

Thrasher Pool and Spa

Photography: Jimi Smith Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard custom-shaped pool in Atlanta with a hot tub.

Lucas Tx

Grayscape Landscape & Design LLC

Large contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Dallas with concrete pavers.

Lakeside Neo-Prairie

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Houston with a water feature and concrete slab.

NO 8

Newton Landscape Group

Photo of a small modern custom-shaped pool in New Orleans with a hot tub.

Brand New Landscape

User

Campbell Landscape Bay Area's Landscape Design, Custom Construction & Management
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with tile.

Deck-able Pool Stands

Aqua Star - On Ground Pools

When most people think of the ideal pool, they think of an in ground swimming pool. Little do they realize, however, that the benefits of the Deck-Pool and Olympic-Eagle on ground pools mean that they are not hindered by the many problems that can plague ordinary cheap above ground pools and in ground swimming pool owners. NO TAX Save $$$ Stays Cleaner Naturally Save $$$ No Heater Required Save $$$ In addition to all of this, on ground pools are not prone to the same effects of terrain and ground water as in ground swimming pools. For example: clay soil, sloping yards, rocky terrain, high water tables, and standing water can all wreak havoc on in ground pools, as can the ground upheaval associated with the winters many of us have come to know all too well. Because they are built-on-the-ground, our Deck-Pool and Olympic Eagle swimming pools are not affected by such factors. http://www.aquastarmi.com/in-ground-vs-above-ground-vs-on-ground/

Grinnell St, Key West - Brazilian ipe deck and Mahogany waterfall feature

Kanga Construction

This is an example of a small tropical backyard l-shaped pool in Miami with a water feature and decking.

Riverside Sculptured Wall Pool

Rock of Ages Landscapes & Pools

Design ideas for a mid-sized pool in Los Angeles.

Remodels

SC POOLS

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular natural pool in Los Angeles with a water feature and stamped concrete.

Ranch Style

The Pool Man Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard custom-shaped pool in Houston with a hot tub and tile.

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.