Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

Design ideas for a small contemporary front yard rectangular aboveground pool in Paris with with a pool and decking.

North Barrington, IL Rectilinear Swimming Pool with Geometric Parquet-style deck

Request Free Quote This stunning traditional pool in North Barrington, IL measures 18 '0 `` x 36’0” with a depth ranging from 3’6” to 5' 0 `` to 3’6” in a Sport pool configuration. The shallow area features a 63 square foot sun shelf with 4 steps attached and 2 LED colored bubbler water features.. The opposite end has a 4 square foot swimout. The pool coping is Bullnose Bluestone. There is an automatic hydraulic pool safety cover with a custom stone walk-on lid system. The pool finish is ceramaquartz. There are also volleyball and basketball systems installed. Photography by e3.

POSH PORCELAIN

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

An inspired mix of ORIJIN STONE’s porcelain paving and custom-crafted natural stone, can be found at this striking “Modern European” Orono, MN home. Bright “sky” colored porcelain, beautifully trimmed with a warm grey Indiana Limestone, is found at the dramatic entrance, around the expansive pool and patio areas, in the luxurious pool house suite and on the rooftop deck. Also featured is ORIJIN's exclusive Alder™Limestone wall stone. Architecture: James McNeal Architecture with Angela Liesmaki-DeCoux Builder: Hendel Homes Landscape Design & Install: Topo Landscape Architecture Interior Design: VIVID Interior Interior Tile Installer: Super Set Tile & Stone Photography: Landmark Photography & Design

Livingston Woods Residence

CGU Homes

Photo of a tropical courtyard custom-shaped pool in Other with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Outdoor Retreat

Made by Patchi

The large pool deck is draped with Silver Takoma Travertine coping, and Passion Silver porcelain pavers. I delineate two areas by the large pool. By creating these two sections within this large area, I was able to keep the composition visually interesting while making two very functional and distinctive zones. The lounge area features three contrasting lounge chairs in black and the seating area by the fireplace features a modern sofa and chairs with black metal frames. The look is sophisticated and functional.

Practical Design Reaches New Heights

Betz Pools Limited

Although the natural rise along the back was perfectly suited to the design, special precautions had to be taken to avoid encroaching on the roots of the massive trees. The landscape architect is also an arborist so that issue was expertly handled, as was the addition of mature trees and shrubs to enhance privacy.

Ponce Davis

Preschel + Bassan Studio

Large contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Miami with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Dallas Inwood Estates Transitional Modern Swimming Pool + Courtyard

Randy Angell Designs

This is an example of a large transitional backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with with a pool and concrete slab.

Pool Patio with Kitchen and Fire Table - Center Moriches, 11934

Stone Creations of Long Island Pavers & Masonry

This Center Moriches Pool Patio was created by Stone Creations of Long Island using the following Cambridge Pavingstones with Armortec products: Pavingstones: Limestone Quarry 24” x 12” ledgestone coping with 6x9 coal double border. Limestone quarry XL smooth Cambridge Pavers for patio. Onyx/Natural 6” maytrx wall for kitchen and light columns with coal banding. Design - Build - Maintain --(631) 678-6896 - www.stonecreationsoflongisland.net

Modern Poolside Respite

Curbs Studio

Large modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in Boston with with a pool and concrete pavers.

South Morang

Intrinsic Landscapes

Our clients in South Morang know one thing for sure. There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than having a barbeque on the deck after cooling off in the pool! The poolside has been paved in beautiful pale travertine to complement the two-tone rendered external walls. The large pergola frame is made of laminated Cypress beams with multiple coats of Cutek oil to create a rich gloss surface. Oversized galvanised post stirrups and brackets make the structure extremely stable and strong and when paired with the warmth of the glossy, dressed timber it creates a bold and stylish modern-industrial look. That look is completed by the flat Ampelite roof sheeting which requires no battens, allowing for a much more open, clean roof space and Colorbond guttering. The additional height and opaque sheeting allow the maximum amount of light and breeze through without compromising on coverage. A perfect outdoor entertainment area for any type of weather really!

Van Nuys

J Designs Pool & Spa, Inc

The perfect size for a small backyard, long seating area fits all the guests
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and decking.

Transitional Pool

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Aquaduct Street Custom Pool House

Alair Homes Charleston

This contemporary traditional custom pool and guesthouse features an outdoor wet bar, sizeable pool, and orange accents.
Mid-sized contemporary backyard kidney-shaped lap pool in Charleston with a pool house.

Crystal Cove

Richard Krantz Architecture Inc

Photo of a large mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in Orange County with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Hollywood Residence

CODA Industries

Mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Los Angeles with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Coastal Virginia Idea House York Lane

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Jonathan Edwards Media
This is an example of a large modern backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Other with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Sullivan's Island Oasis

REMARK

Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a small modern backyard rectangular pool in Charleston with a pool house and decking.

Greenwich, CT Pool House

RR Builders, LLC

Photo of a traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in New York with a pool house.

Pool House

PLACE Designers, Inc.

Folded concrete steps lead Down to the pool and Gathering spaces
Photo of a midcentury backyard l-shaped lap pool in Austin with a pool house.

Pool Design Ideas with a Pool House and 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.