Inspiration for an expansive country backyard rectangular natural pool in Baltimore with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Luxury Backyards

Cody Pools, Inc.

Cody Pools - Forrest
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Austin with a water slide and concrete slab.

Custom pool with Waterfall & Slide

ASL Pools & Spas

Custom concrete pool with waterfall, flagstone coping, slide, led lighting, tanning ledge & Radiant Fusion Plaster.
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Oklahoma City with a water slide.

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,

New Orleans Reimagined

Swallowtail Architecture

Tripp Smith
This is an example of a large transitional courtyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Charleston with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

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.

Natural Vanishing Edge Pool Design NJ

Cipriano Landscape Design & Custom Swimming Pools

In a natural pool design, the vanishing edge can be quite challenging but equally appealing. Water flows from the Mahwah NJ upper pool, down the vanishing edge, and into the lower pool. In the background, you can see the 40-foot waterslide.

Pentwater

Leading Edge Fiberglass Pool & Spa Manufacturing

Fiberglass in ground Swimming Pool, manufactured by Leading Edge Pools & Spas. We offer Manufacturer direct pricing, Complete DIY packages with Equipment upgrades, Dealer Franchise opportunities & Pool Builder discounts. We Ship directly to you. Call 1-844-537-6657 or visit www.leadingedgepools.com for more information.

Monroe Georgia Oasis by White's Pools

Bloodfire Studios LLC

Heather Fritz
This is an example of an expansive country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Atlanta with a water slide and stamped concrete.

Orange, California Pool & Spa

Alan Smith Pool Plastering & Construction

This is an example of a large tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Orange County with a water slide and concrete pavers.

Slide Pool

Vicreations Inc

Vic Perederi
Inspiration for a tropical pool in Los Angeles with a water slide.

Lake of the Ozarks Remodel

NSPJ Architects

Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in Kansas City with a water slide.

The Sanctuary | Fall 2020

Tim Perry Photography

This is an example of a traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Omaha with a water slide and concrete pavers.

Modern Farmhouse

Old Hillsboro Building Company

Expansive country backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Nashville with a water slide and concrete pavers.

Homes Sold

Debbie Shagnea of Watson Realty Corp.

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

Infinity Edge Pool with Waterfalls and 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.

Complete Custom Package

LUSK POOLS & LEISURE PRODUCTS

Lusk Pool's Employee
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Atlanta with a water slide and stamped concrete.

Eads Natural Pool & Backyard Resort

J. Brownlee Design

Design ideas for a traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Nashville with a water slide.

Pool Design Ideas with a Water Slide

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.