Inspiration for a small transitional courtyard custom-shaped natural pool in New Orleans with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Vesta

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

"Vesta" was designed by Mark Pettes of MDP Landscape Consultants Limited and Pro-Land was hired to construct the project in 2012. The backyard landscape included a pool with spillover spa faced in natural stone. Tiered walls surrounding the pool create division between the turf area where the kids can play. We installed flagstone on all patio spaces and retaining/decorative walls. And the main lounge feature is the custom fireplace for cooler nights spent outside.

Gallery – Small Concrete Pools

Betz Pools Limited

Want a great way to utilize a small Toronto yard? Build a 4 1/2-foot deep plunge pool with all the extras, including a winterized spill over spa. The pool's light gray Armorcoat interior is framed beautifully with Wiarton Ebel flagstone coping, deck and feature wall, which includes three sheer descent waterfalls. A convenient underwater bench extends from the entry stairs, while a notch on the end wall has a swim out bench for easy access to the adjoining sitting area. Pool equipment is quietly out of view in the garage and large mirrored panels on a custom perimeter fence lend a feeling of spaciousness. (15 x 18, custom rectangular)

Park City Luxury

Habitations Residential Design Group

Interior hot tub room with faux finished walls, natural stone, an interior waterfall and windows to both the outside and viewable from inside the home.

West Los Angeles Mansion (Traditional Style) 4

MSH Design, Inc.

Large backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Vail Modern Residence

Suman Architects

This is an example of a country pool in Denver with a hot tub.

Swim Spa Installs

Premium Wholesale Home & Leisure

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a hot tub and decking.

Fredericksburg Farm House

Brad Sharpe Pools

Mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Austin with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Red Bird

User

View of the poolside arbor with custom outdoor fireplace, seating an tables. Curtains can completely enclose the structure creating a private oasis.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in New York with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Dallas, TX - Modern Pool & Landscape - Casa Bonita

Star of Texas Landscape

Japanese soaking tub set half in the ground with a cedar entry deck, also used as a waterfeature with water pump and trough.
Design ideas for a small eclectic backyard round aboveground pool in Dallas with a hot tub and decking.

Beam Backyard

Carnahan Landscaping & Pools

Mike Carnahan
Photo of a large contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Houston with a hot tub and stamped concrete.

Modern Pool

Inspiration for a modern pool in San Francisco with a hot tub.

Sherwood Drive

BoMo Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a small tropical backyard round pool in Santa Barbara with a hot tub and decking.

Mission Revival

Michael Glassman & Associates

Michael Glassman
Design ideas for a mediterranean pool in Sacramento with a hot tub.

Custom Home in Moorestown, NJ

Bishop and Smith Architects

Tim Proctor Photographer, As advertised in Design NJ Magazine 2013, Bishop & Smith Architects, Pool Cabana
Photo of a traditional backyard rectangular pool in Philadelphia with a hot tub.

Little Horn Residence

AquaTerra Outdoors

This late 70's ranch style home was recently renovated with a clean, modern twist on the ranch style architecture of the existing residence. AquaTerra was hired to create the entire outdoor environment including the new pool and spa. Similar to the renovated home, this aquatic environment was designed to take a traditional pool and gives it a clean, modern twist. The site proved to be perfect for a long, sweeping curved water feature that can be seen from all of the outdoor gathering spaces as well as many rooms inside the residence. This design draws people outside and allows them to explore all of the features of the pool and outdoor spaces. Features of this resort like outdoor environment include: -Play pool with two lounge areas with LED lit bubblers -Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen Luminous series pool finish -Lightstreams glass tile -spa with six custom copper Bobe water spillway scuppers -water feature wall with three custom copper Bobe water scuppers -Fully automated with Pentair Equipment -LED lighting throughout the pool and spa -Gathering space with automated fire pit -Lounge deck area -Synthetic turf between step pads and deck -Gourmet outdoor kitchen to meet all the entertaining needs. This outdoor environment cohesively brings the clean & modern finishes of the renovated home seamlessly to the outdoors to a pool and spa for play, exercise and relaxation. Photography: Daniel Driensky

Custom Pools

Silver Springs Pool & Spa

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Austin with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Lake Front Country Estate

Markalunas Architecture Group

Lake Front Country Estate Pool Pavilion, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes and Signature Pools. Photography by Rachael Boling
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Tropical Oasis Pool with Waterfall

Holloway Pools, Inc.

Designed and built by Holloway Pools; Photo by: Ashley Holloway
Design ideas for an expansive tropical custom-shaped pool in Tampa with concrete pavers and a hot tub.

Coastal Swimming Pool

Shoreline Pools, Inc.

We worked with our client to design a modified rectangle that would complement the serene coastal setting and natural property curves. The interior pool steps, benches, and lounge areas are situated facing outward from the home so that swimmers can enjoy the stunning view. The pool is finished with an expansive Bluestone deck set in a random rectangular pattern. Phil Nelson Imaging

Pool Design Ideas with a Hot Tub

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.