AquaView Fencing - Serving North America

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard custom-shaped pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Alcobendas

Alba Mª Temprano Alonso/ Project Work T&A.

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean side yard rectangular lap pool in Madrid with a pool house.

Dallas Formal Geometric Pool

Hobert Pools and Spas

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Dallas with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Rustic Pool

Small country backyard custom-shaped pool in Dallas.

Oaks Cottage, Cronulla

SITEDESIGN+STUDIOS

Sitedesign + Studios
Mid-sized country backyard rectangular pool in Sydney.

Pool

User

Taking advantage of a long and narrow backyard, this pool design fits perfectly, while allowing for outdoor seating, a barbecue area and a shaded patio. Scottsdale, AZ

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Austin with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Cotabush

Parrot Bay Pools & Spas

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Little Rock with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Pool design with Travertine and Bluestone inlay

Sexton’s Landscape Concepts, Inc.

Travertine terraces overlook the pool accented by hammered copper fire bowls and beautiful landscape. LED lighting creates a special experience at night.

Outdoor living space is a specialty. Expanding clients use of their home in a

Kate DollarDesign

This is an example of one of our outdoor living spaces. The client has a large family, wanted to utilize all available space and have a "playground" for all of their family and friends to enjoy

Micah Bay Beauty

Clearwater Summit Group

Quicksilver Commercial
Inspiration for a mid-sized country custom-shaped pool in Seattle.

Anderson Residence

BUNNYFiSH studio

Photos by Francis and Francis Photography The Anderson Residence is ‘practically’ a new home in one of Las Vegas midcentury modern neighborhoods McNeil. The house is the current home of Ian Anderson the local Herman Miller dealer and Shanna Anderson of Leeland furniture family. When Ian first introduced CSPA studio to the project it was burned down house. Turns out that the house is a 1960 midcentury modern sister of two homes that was destroyed by arson in a dispute between landlord and tenant. Once inside the burned walls it was quite clear what a wonderful house it once was. Great care was taken to try and restore the house to a similar splendor. The reality is the remodel didn’t involve much of the original house, by the time the fire damage was remediated there wasn’t much left. The renovation includes an additional 1000 SF of office, guest bedroom, laundry, mudroom, guest toilet outdoor shower and a garage. The roof line was raised in order to accommodate a forced air mechanical system, but care was taken to keep the lines long and low (appearing) to match the midcentury modern style. The House is an H-shape. Typically houses of this time period would have small rooms with long narrow hallways. However in this case with the walls burned out one can see from one side of the house to other creating a huge feeling space. It was decided to totally open the East side of the house and make the kitchen which gently spills into the living room and wood burning fireplace the public side. New windows and a huge 16’ sliding door were added all the way around the courtyard so that one can see out and across into the private side. On the west side of the house the long thin hallway is opened up by the windows to the courtyard and the long wall offers an opportunity for a gallery style art display. The long hallway opens to two bedrooms, shared bathroom and master bedroom. The end of the hallway opens to a casual living room and the swimming pool area. The house has no formal dining room but a 15’ custom crafted table by Ian’s sculptor father that is an extension of the kitchen island. The H-shape creates two covered areas, one is the front entry courtyard, fenced in by a Brazilian walnut enclosure and crowned by a steel art installation by Ian’s father. The rear covered courtyard is a breezy spot for chilling out on a hot desert day. The pool was re-finished and a shallow soaking deck added. A new barbeque and covered patio added. Some of the large plant material was salvaged and nursed back to health and a complete new desert landscape was re-installed to bring the exterior to life.

Miami Beach Dream

Marmiro Stones, Inc

Materials: Afyon White Classic Sandblasted Pavers
Photo of a large contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Miami with a hot tub.

Mediterranean Negative Edge Pool & Outdoor Entertainment Area

Selective Designs by Shane LeBlanc

Shane Leblanc
Expansive mediterranean backyard rectangular pool in Other with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Project Photos

Rob Clark Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard kidney-shaped pool in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN IDEAS

Outdoor Kitchen, Pool & Pavers

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard pool in Tampa.

Contemporary Plunge Pool in Roanoke

Liquid Concept Pools

Here is a small Plunge pool with clean lines, simple materials and a raised wall with a sheer descent
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a water feature and concrete slab.

Highland Park, IL Swimming Pool and Raised Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This pool is perfect for swimming laps or for diving. Both the swimming pool and raised hot tub have Indiana Limestone coping, and the deck is brussels block pavers. The pool has an automatic safety cover with custom stone walk-on lid system, and the hot tub has a waterfall spillover feature. Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan

Truly Tiny

Texas Tiny Pools

Design ideas for a small modern backyard pool in Austin.

Palm Springs Oasis

Stone & Button

Pool Oasis
Design ideas for a large mediterranean backyard rectangular pool in Los Angeles with brick pavers.

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.