Design ideas for a small modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Kansas City with a pool house and concrete slab.

Modern pool with outdoor living area and concrete slab.
This is an example of an expansive modern front yard custom-shaped natural pool in San Francisco with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Private Residence2 - Mendham, NJ

Christopher L. Karach Landscape Architect

Photo of a large traditional backyard rectangular natural pool in New York with a pool house.

Custom Pools

Curdes Pools

Pool & Spa With water feature wall
Small contemporary backyard pool in Other.

Backyard & Barn

Forte Building Group, LLC

This is an example of a large country backyard custom-shaped pool in Nashville with natural stone pavers.

Park Ridge, IL Rectilinear Swimming Pool with Interior Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This rectangular pool in Park Ridge, IL measures 16’0” x 32’0” with water depths ranging from 3’6” to 5’0”. The hot tub situated inside the pool measures 6’0” x 8’0”. Adjacent to the hot tub is a tanning ledge measuring 4’6” x 7’0”. Both the pool and hot tub feature LED color changing lights. The pool is surrounded by 4 LED laminar flow jet water features. There are also two Grand Effects 31” Essex series automated fire/water combination features set upon stone columns. The pool and hot tub are covered by an automatic hydraulic pool cover with a custom stone walk-on lid system. Both the pool and hot tub are finished with Wet Edge Primera Stone interior finishes. The pool coping is Valders Limestone. The pool features deco style perimeter waterline tiles as well as diamond accent tiles on the steps and benches. Photography by e3.

Sublime Sanctuary - Pool

Drewett Works

Water flows over the edge of a sleek, glass-tiled pool at this hillside home in north Scottsdale. The temperature-controlled pool makes it ideal for year-round fun. Project Details // Sublime Sanctuary Upper Canyon, Silverleaf Golf Club Scottsdale, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: American First Builders Interior Designer: Michele Lundstedt Landscape architecture: Greey | Pickett Photography: Werner Segarra https://www.drewettworks.com/sublime-sanctuary/

Private Estate

Sacha Jacq Interiors LLC

This is an example of a large country backyard rectangular pool in Boston with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Desert Oasis in Phoenix

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

Clean lines and symmetry make this entire space flow intuitively. As you exit the pool, the ramada pillars look like open arms welcoming you to this relaxing and spacious outdoor living area. You are greeted with comfortable seating, a serene fire pit, and a visually intriguing chandelier overhead.

North Texas Outdoor Living

Sunfish Pools

Custom, Luxury, Mediterranean-Style Pool and Outdoor Kitchen. Complete with Custom Designed Slide/Waterfall, Elevated tanning deck, Outdoor Living space with fireplace, outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, pergola and Courtyard with Volleyball court.

A Gentle-Woman's Estate

The Outdoor Room, LLC

A tranquil pool retreat, away from the house and a private destination within the property.
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with a pool house and brick pavers.

Mid-Century Pool Build

Blue Stone Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in San Diego with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Construcción de piscina, baños exteriores, jardines y muros de piedra

Grup Joan Garau

Construcción de piscina, baños exteriores con sauna, jardines, terrazas, pasillos, y muros de piedra natural.
This is an example of a large country backyard rectangular pool in Other.

Pool 9548, Infinity Pool, Hampton

Neptune Swimming Pools

The client's came to us wanting a design that was going to open up their small backyard and give them somewhere for their family to enjoy and entertain for many years to come. This project presented many technical challenges due to the levels required to comply with various building regulations. Clever adaptations such privacy screens, floating deck entry and hidden pool gate behind the raised feature wall were all design elements that make this project more suitable to the smaller area. The main design feature that was a key to the functionality of this pool was the raised infinity edge, with the pool wall designed to comply with current pool barrier standards. With no pool fence between the pool and house the space appears more open with the noise of the water falling over the edge into a carefully concealed balance tank adding a very tranquil ambience to the outdoor area. With the accompanying fire pit and sitting area, this space not only looks amazing but is functional all year round and the low maintenance fully automated pool cleaning system provides easy operation and maintenance.

Infinity Edge Pool With Sunken Seating Area In Fort Lauderdale

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This amazing infinity-edge pool with sunken seating area, stepping stones, and firebar feature overlooks the Fort Lauderdale intracoastal and is a beautiful spectacle during the evening!

Contemporary Retreat

David Thorne Landscape Architect

This is an example of an expansive contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Customer Gallery

American Sale

Semi-inground pool and patio furniture customer in Morris, IL.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Chicago with decking.

Urban Small Backyard Makeover with Plunge Pool

Soake Pools

Soake Pool project complete! This is one of our favorites. The customer had a super tight space with a walk out patio that was about 4' above ground. Pool was installed above ground and a wood deck was built up to and around it. Great use of space and super appealing!

Compact Backyard, Resort-Style Pool

Presidential Pools, Spas & Patio

This completely custom cocktail pool has plenty of space to lounge, including the glass tiled baja step and pool-length benches. The porcelain plank tile, Radiant Fusion-Regal Blue interior finish, and rain sheer all work together to make the space an absolute oasis.

Revere

Carlton Edwards

This blue ice sandstone terrace has a cooling effect to this comfortable outdoor living space that offers a wide-open area to lounge next to the custom-designed pool. The loggia exterior of limed brick connects to the main house right off the hearth room and is embellished with mahogany shutters flanking the French doors with a bleaching oil finish.

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.