Beautiful resort-like cocktail pool with a cocktail table. Includes three water features and glass tile. Custom outdoor kitchen with a Big Green Egg and a cozy covered seating area.

Infinity Edge Elements - New Castle, DE

Armond Aquatech Pools

Q Stern Photography
Photo of a large traditional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Wilmington with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Lively Residence

AquaTerra Outdoors

The homeowner of this traditional home requested a traditional pool and spa with a resort-like style and finishes. AquaTerra was able to create this wonderful outdoor environment with all they could have asked for. While the pool and spa may be simple on the surface, extensive planning went into this environment to incorporate the intricate deck pattern. During site layout and during construction, extreme attention to detail was required to make sure nothing compromised the precise deck layout. The pool is 42'x19' and includes a custom water feature wall, glass waterline tile and a fully tiled lounge with bubblers. The separate spa is fully glass tiled and is designed to be a water feature with custom spillways when not in use. LED lighting is used in both the pool and spa to create dramatic lighting that can be enjoyed at night. The pool/spa deck is made of 2'x2' travertine stones, four to a square, creating a 4'x4' grid that is rotated 45 degrees in relation to the pool. In between all of the stones is synthetic turf that ties into the synthetic turf putting green that is adjacent to the deck. Underneath all of this decking and turf is a concrete sub-deck to support and drain the entire system. Finishes and details that increase the aesthetic appeal for project include: -All glass tile spa and spa basin -Travertine deck -Tiled sun lounge with bubblers -Custom water feature wall -LED lighting -Synthetic turf This traditional pool and all the intricate details make it a perfect environment for the homeowners to live, relax and play! Photography: Daniel Driensky

Santa Barbara Canyon Garden

Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer

Grace Design Associates
This is an example of a mediterranean round aboveground pool in Santa Barbara with a water feature and gravel.

New Straightline Pool with Custom Spa and Custom Landscaping in Miami, Florida

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This beautiful pool in Miami Florida features one of a kind landscaping with spa and wet edge! The tile for the pool and spa are beautiful teal colors and the LED lights add extra flavor at night!

Darien

Odd Job Landscaping

In the late fall until early spring, an ice skating rink is installed in this level area beside the pool. In the summer, it remains grassy and lush.
This is an example of an expansive traditional backyard pool in New York with a water feature.

Weightman new in raised spool.

JSQ IMPROVEMENTS

James Queen
Photo of a small traditional backyard rectangular pool in Orange County with a water feature and brick pavers.

Southlake Modern

Randy Angell Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with a water feature and decking.

Pools and Patios

Stone Avenue

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Pools with Natural Waterfalls

Arapahoe Landscape Contractors

This is an example of a large transitional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape

Arrow. Land + Structures

French Inspired Pool and Landscape. Designed and Photographed by Marco Romani, RLA - Landscape Architect. Arrow
Photo of a traditional backyard rectangular pool in Chicago with natural stone pavers and a water feature.

Gallery - Geometric Concrete Pools

Betz Pools Limited

The coping on the left and the raised stone feature wall are sandblasted Cascade stone to mimic the rustic look of sand washed concrete. The wall elevates the water feature of three rugged custom-made scuppers.

Possum Kingdom Pool & Swim Up Bar on the Edge

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

Beautiful modern pool & spa with swim up bar and outdoor kitchen overlooking Possum Kingdom Lake.
Large modern backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Magnolia Transitional

Morning Star Builders LTD

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard rectangular natural pool in Houston with a water feature and tile.

Osborn Exterior

Luxe Design Group

Large mediterranean courtyard rectangular lap pool in Phoenix with a water feature and tile.

North Fork Waterfront

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

Nashville Estate

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography

Monterrey

User

Photo of a large mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in Orlando with a water feature and brick pavers.

Mar Vista New Construction

Lumer Development & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a water feature and decking.

Johnson Residence

ROCHE+ROCHE Landscape Architecture

Design ideas for a mediterranean rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Pool Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.