Photo of a large country backyard custom-shaped pool in Charlotte with natural stone pavers and a water slide.

Lake Travis Waterfront Mediterranean Pool Views by Zbranek Holt Custom Homes, Luxury Custom Home Builders Austin. Photo by Eric Hull Photography
Photo of a large beach style backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Austin with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Pool Landscape & Outdoor Entertaining

Broward Landscape, Inc.

Broward Landscape Clean Pool Landscape, contemporary pool landscape, palm ttrees around pool, pool landscape, pool side landscape, poolscape, tropical pool landscape,

Barrington Hills Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Sunken Bar and Slide

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This outdoor living space in Barrington Hills, IL has it all. The swimming pool measures 1,520 square feet, and is 3'6" to 10'0" deep. The hot tub measures 7'0" x 13'0" and is equipped with 16 hydrotherapy heads. Both pool and spa have colored LED lights. The spa has an automatic cover with stone lid system. Adjacent to the hot tub is a sunken bar with kitchen and grill, covered with a thatch palapa. The sunken bar doubles as a serving area for the 5 underwater bar stools within the pool. There is a sunshelf in the shallow area of the pool measuring 125 square feet that has 5 LED lit bubbler water features. There are two sets of shallow end steps attached to the sunshelf. The custom slide is constructed on a stacked stone structure which provides a large stone step system for entry. The pool and hot tub coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Buff color, Sandblast finish with a modified squared edge. The pool has an in-floor automatic cleaning system. The interior surface is French Gray exposed aggregate finish. The pool is also equipped with Volleyball and Basketball systems.

Cotabush

Parrot Bay Pools & Spas

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Little Rock with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Sunset Gallery

Sunset Pools Inc.

Hill Country look with flagstone decking and moss rock.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Houston with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Beach Style Pool

Design ideas for a large beach style backyard rectangular natural pool in Phoenix with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Mediterranean Family Playground

Green Scene Landscaping & Pools

Swimming pool with rope swing, water slide, raised spa, and fire bowls
Photo of a large mediterranean backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Los Angeles with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Custom Pool Design - Evans

Anderson Brothers Pools

Photo of a large transitional backyard custom-shaped pool in Detroit with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Remodel Tropical back yard

Metro Builders and Remodeling

Mid-sized tropical backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Los Angeles with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

65' Feet of Pool Sliding Fun

Green Scene Landscaping & Pools

Photo of an expansive mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Pool with Large Slide

Platinum Poolcare

This amazing home features a backyard patio and pool area with a spectacular custom pool with many features including island which feature sitting areas and fire pit a spa as well as incredible slide which goes into the swimming pool. The pool measures roughly 2300 square feet, and has a deep end of 10'0". The spa is raised and has 12 therapy heads. There is LED colored lighting throughout the project. There is a 300 square foot zero depth beach entry into the pool with agitator jets to keep the water moving. There is also a sunshelf within the pool. The lazy river wraps around the sunken island, and the current in the lazy river is propelled by a commercial waterpark quality pumping system. The sunken island has lighting, a fire pit, and a bridge connecting it to the decking area. There is an infinity edge on one edge of the pool. The pool also has an in-floor cleaning system to keep it clean and sanitary. The swimming pool also has the ability to change colors at night utilizing the amazing LED lighting system. The pool and spa exposed aggregate finish is French Gray color. The slide that cascades down the grotto is custom built. The waterfall grotto also provide a thrilling jump off point into the deepest part of the pool. This amazing backyard was designed and built for a home in Bull Valley Illinois.

Our Work

Liquid Assets Pools, Inc.

Custom pool and outdoor living space designed and constructed by Liquid Assets Pools in St. Louis. Contact us for a free consultation.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard custom-shaped pool in St Louis with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Green Township Vinyl Liner

Contemporary Pools & Spas LLC

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

Stairs - Custom Options

Ultimate Water Creations Inc.

Photo of a large tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Los Angeles with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Pirates Themed Backyard

AquaTerra Outdoors

In this pirates themed backyard there is so much to do for kids of all ages! Details include a rope swing from an artificial tree, large slide that takes you underground before you enter the pool, an enormous grotto to stay cool under, a rope bridge over the pool, spa and tanning ledge. For those less adventurous, there are two covered deck area as well as a large covered outdoor living area. Photography: Daniel Driensky

Backyard Oasis

Thomas Lee Fisher Landscaping

Large traditional backyard kidney-shaped lap pool in Philadelphia with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Our Pools and Spas

Grimes Pools & Spas

This is an example of a large traditional backyard rectangular pool in Indianapolis with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Some of Our Work

San Diego Pools

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Open Water - Southlake, TX

One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape

We created this natural swimming pool in Southlake, TX featuring natural rock work and three separate swimming pool areas. The diving pool features a 1"x1" glass tile slide and a rock diving board. The play pool includes four glass tile swim up bar stools and the hot spring inspired spa overlooks the sunken bar area with custom cedar pergola. Swimming pool landscaping, landscape lighting, Olympic-grade underwater speakers, and state of the art pool equipment and pool hydraulics make this pool outstanding.

Pool Design Ideas with a Water Slide and Natural Stone 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.