You can have a pool in your yard even if you don't have acres of property. This small pool is perfect for a quick dip or long summer afternoons- and because of the design of the space, the pool doesn't overwhelm the yard or feel too small.

House pool - concrete wood

Kronos Ceramiche

Swimming pool with concrete look. Collections: Ske 2.0 Prima Materia - Cemento
This is an example of a modern rectangular pool in Bologna with with a pool and tile.

Modern Pearl

Ryan Hughes Design

Matte black and white tile are presented in an elegant striped waterfall wall display. Grand Effect helix torches stand guard over the designer water feature atop Pearl Marble cladded walls. Vidrepur - Titanium tile completely covers the raised spill-over spa and offers a perfect spot to take in the gentle waterfall. Images by Jimi Smith Photography.Photography.

Dallas Inwood Estates Transitional Modern Swimming Pool + Courtyard

Randy Angell Designs

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with with a pool and concrete slab.

Naperville, IL freeform swimming pool with hot tub, large sunshelf, glass tile

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This project features a 20’0” x 47’0” freeform swimming pool, 3’6” to 6’0” deep, and a 7’6” x 9’0” oval hot tub. The pool also features a 176 square foot freeform sunshelf. Pool and Hot Tub tile are all Oyster Blue Deco accent tiles. The glass tile on the sunshelf, pool steps, hot tub spillover and wall going into the pool is Lake Blue Blend glass tile. Both the pool and the hot tub feature Valders Wisconsin Limestone coping. The pool also features an in-floor automatic pool cleaning system. The pool and hot tub interior finish is Wet Edge Prism Matrix Deep Sea Blue color. The pool decking is mortar-set full range Bluestone. The pool features 6 deck jets water features. Both the pool and the hot tub feature LED color-changing lights. There is also a raised water fall feature with 3 scuppers. The Retaining wall features Rosetta Belvedere with capstone. Photos by e3 Photography.

Cascina fiorita

DipintoSucci

L'area piscina è stata creata per eventi privati come matrimoni, compleanni e feste. Quest'area rappresenta il cuore del giardino
Design ideas for an expansive country front yard rectangular lap pool in Bologna with natural stone pavers and with a pool.

Contemporary Desert Ridge Oasis

Shearon Design Collective

Inspired by the desire to connect the cozy contemporary interior with the natural desert landscape, this project created an inviting outdoor kitchen and pool area. With split-faced limestone cladding, a gray-toned countertop, and large-format vein-cut limestone pavers, the design seamlessly bridged the indoor and outdoor spaces. Windowed cutouts on the feature wall framed picturesque sunsets, offering an open feel while ensuring privacy. Through innovative design elements and careful material selection, this desert oasis surpassed expectations, providing unforgettable moments of outdoor dining and relaxation in a harmonious and stylish setting.

Checkerboard Pool

yardscapes Inc.

New vinyl swimming pool with custom gray and white checkerboard patio. Addition of outdoor shower and changing room with custom cedar wood surround.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Minneapolis with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Family Fun Taken to New Heights

Betz Pools Limited

The quarry look is not only expressed in the shape of the pool but is also mirrored in the shape of the surrounding deck. The series of odd angles adds visual interest when viewed against the standard rectangular shape of the yard. The generous patio space allows for the creation of three separate conversation groupings.

Hillside Oasis | Woodland Hills, CA

Haus of Meeshie

Backyard Design and Styling by Haus of Meeshie | Landscape Design by Studio John Sharp
Photo of a mediterranean backyard rectangular pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and concrete pavers.

PebbleTec Dark Blue Pools

Pebble Technology International

PebbleSheen Ocean Blue https://pebbletec.com/product/pebblesheen/ocean-blue Pictured: Exterior Escapes

Concord Pool Deck

Lynch Landscape and Tree Service, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Boston with with a pool.

Mid-Century Modern South Tampa Home

Landscape-Fusion

Klaussner Outdoor Furniture helps make this modern space cozy enough to enjoy a glass of wine by an electric fire feature.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury backyard rectangular pool in Tampa with with a pool and concrete pavers.

North Dallas Full Property Modern Landscape Design + Pool

Randy Angell Designs

Inspiration for a large modern backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Arlington Heights, IL Swimming Pool and Hot Tub with Jump Rock

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This project features a 25’0” x 44’0” swimming pool, 3’6” to 8’0” deep. The hot tub measures 7’0” x 10’0”. The sunshelf measures 6’0” x 14’0”. The pool coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Dovewhite color. There is a jump rock feature for diving into the pool. The pool finish is Ceramaquartz. The pool also features a volleyball and basketball system. The raised stone water feature spills into the swimming pool. There are 5 LED color changing bubblers on the sunshelf, as well as 6 LED color changing Laminar water features around the pool. The top of the spa and the perimeter of the pool features Crystal Glass Blue Blend tile and accents. The pool and spa are covered by an automatic pool safety cover with custom stone lid system. The pool deck is a porcelain paver. The Masonry gas fire pit has stone veneer pillars and a Valders Wisconsin Limestone cap. The seat wall has a stone veneer and Valders Wisconsin Limestone coping. The steppers are Oakfield irregular flagstone. Photos by e3 Photography.

Small and Cute Backyard

Backyardz Company

Cute backyard with small pool
Design ideas for a small backyard rectangular aboveground pool in San Francisco with with a pool and concrete slab.

Pools

Arroyo Seco Construction

Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean backyard rectangular pool in Santa Barbara with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

A true South Western Oasis

Selah Pools & Spas

Suburban countryside living in Fort Worth Texas, with outdoor kitchen, covered patio and a great freeform pool with fire pit and fire effects.
Inspiration for an expansive backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Dallas with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Mount Hawthorn Plunge Pool

Naturesque

Photo of a small modern backyard round aboveground pool in Perth with with a pool and tile.

The Bafia Residence - 2 Story Key West Style

Camlin Custom Homes

The Bafia home was custom designed as a multi-generation home that would comfortably accommodate the parents, children and a “mother-in-law” residence within the home that provides a separate living space within the main house with a private entrance. The master suite is ideally positioned on the third floor and features an amazing spa en-suite and allows for views of the beach barrier islands. This Key West Florida style architecture is a marriage of traditional Caribbean and Victorian influences, the style is uniquely characterized by tin roofs, gingerbread moldings and large porches. This style of home is usual presented in colorful pastels and is most prevalent in the Bahama Islands and southern coastal areas in Florida. This tropical waterfront home has an outdoor living area perfect for family and friends to gather and enjoy – with water views, a pool, fire-pit and dining areas. This home has a private, deep water, boat dock that will accommodate a 60’ boat.

Pool Design Ideas with with a Pool

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.