This is an example of an expansive transitional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in New York with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Cliff Hanger

Supreme Pools

Design ideas for a large modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Phoenix with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Katelyn

Thomas Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Miami with a hot tub and brick pavers.

the watch tower in Montedinove, Le Marche

Massimo Ulissi architetto

Photo of a small country front yard l-shaped pool with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Greene project

Lake Guntersville Pool & Patio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Other with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Our Hardscaping Work

Renaissance Paving

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Orange County with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Zero Edge Pool In The Hill Country

Keith Zars Pools

View from the diving board toward the outdoor kitchen. This pool in New Braunfels, Texas has beautiful Hill Country views from the negative edge.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Austin with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Custom Landscaping

Desert Environments Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped pool in Phoenix with a hot tub and brick pavers.

New Venice Model

User

Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Orlando with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Sudbury Pool

Sudbury Design Group

This unique pool, which includes dramatic spillways and spa, is tucked nicely into a small space at this suburban property. Although small in scale, the pool is integrated with the architecture providing an outdoor kitchen, pergola, and dramatic lighting.

In-ground Concrete Pool & Patio Manalapan NJ

Elite Landscapes & Pavers INC

Large modern backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Old Saint Louis Brick Coping

Russell Pool Company

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in New Orleans with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Swimming Pool and Spa in Lake Nona, Florida

American Pools & Spas

Request a free estimate if you are in the Central Florida area: American-Pools.com The panoramic screen enclosure makes this beautiful backyard oasis welcoming with a grand view of the lake. This in ground pool is a geometric, custom design with a few pool steps, tanning ledge or sun shelf. a spillway with glass tile, a spa, and laminars jets. American Pools & Spas has been in the pool industry and custom-designing pools for over 20 years in the Orlando area. Our work expands to paver installation, screen enclosures, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and much more. If you are interested in taking the plunge and want to invest in entertaining for friends and family, call our office at 407-847-9322.

Traditonal Baton Rouge

Ewing Aquatech Pools

Melissa Ovianki photo
Photo of a large traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in New Orleans with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Spa

Lake Guntersville Pool & Patio

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Other with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Spas

Proficient Patios

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Las Vegas with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Viking Key West with Regal Spillover Spa

Aqua Pools, Inc.

Large transitional backyard custom-shaped pool in Chicago with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Swimming Pool

Pool Rx

Traditional Rectangle Pool with Spill Over Spa
Large traditional backyard rectangular natural pool in Atlanta with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Santa Paula, Ca. Home

D.C. Foote

Entire backyard view including pool and Jacuzzi.
Photo of a large traditional backyard rectangular natural pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Scenic

Ventures Design

This gorgeous yard features a custom gunite pool with tanning shelf and spa, stunning natural travertine patio and custom pavilion. The spa has a spillover, creating a cascading waterfall and three deck jets arch from the stone patio into the aqua blue pool with limestone coping. The modularly laid patio has two circular brick inlays, both in a herringbone pattern with contrasting borders. A gas fueled fire pit with brick walls and limestone coping is built into the center of one. Cut glass pebbles surround the flames, accentuating their flickering glow. The surrounding landscape bed features spirea, dwarf hamlin grass and pachysandra. A stunning ledge rock retaining wall traces the other side of the property with beds of tri-colored beech trees, carpet juniper, hostas and diablo ninebark. At the far side, a custom pavilion is built from matching house brick with white architectural stone inlay. It shelters an outdoor kitchen with a granite bar. The built-in grill has a stone backsplash with hood and a pony wall with limestone coping stretches across the back of the pavilion for extra seating. Coach lights hang from each brick pillar, illuminating the beautiful structure. A wrought iron inspired fence lines the perimeter of the pool area. Beyond it the grass lawn extends down to the shore of a private lake. Tranquil and inviting, you’ll never want to leave home again.

Pool Design Ideas with a Hot Tub and Brick Pavers

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.