Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks

This is an example of a large mediterranean side yard rectangular lap pool in Houston with a water feature and brick pavers.

5 Star Pools

California Pools & Landscape

Inspiration for a large backyard rectangular pool in Phoenix with a hot tub and brick pavers.

All Photos

Paving Crew, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Tampa with a water feature and brick pavers.

Brick Pool decking and Garden

Johnsen Landscapes & Pools

The brick decking is in a herringbone pattern that creates dynamic interest. The grass strips break up the large expanse. We made sure to include traditional planters to inject some color to the scene.

Midcentury Modern Pool

Brad Sharpe Pools

Robert Shaw photographer
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard rectangular lap pool in Austin with brick pavers and a hot tub.

Infinity Pool In New Braunfels With Hill Country Views

Keith Zars Pools

This is the dream backyard! This infinity edge pool (also called a negative edge pool or vanishing edge pool) has an amazing view of the Texas Hill Country along with a built-in spa (hot tub) for ultimate relaxation. Natural stones create a walkway from the house to the pool, and there is plenty of decking around the pool for entertaining and sun bathing. To the left of the swimming pool, there is an outdoor kitchen, complete with a propane grill, stainless steel sink, and plenty of counter space. For chilly nights, there is a coordinating fire pit to surround.

Gates Bluff Poolside Retreat Chesterfield

Commonwealth Curb Appeal

Kidney shaped pool with custom steps and in pool seating. Beautiful Eagle Bay "EB" Kingsland Traditional pavers in James River Color Bordered with EB Cottagestone 6"x6" Textured Shenandoah pavers. EB Copingstone, James River. EB Highland Retaining wall in Shenandoah.

Majestic Oaks Residence

Cockfield Jackson Architects, APAC

Don Kadair
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard rectangular pool in New Orleans with brick pavers.

Celebration Pool Paradise

Hortus Oasis

To counteract the formidable placement of the pool (diagonal to the house), a stronger diagonal was developed by placing a sunning deck, which appears to float, and a dining pergola at 90 degrees to the pool. These hardscape elements set the stage for an exotic, tropically themed sanctuary. www.hortusoasis.com

Poolscapes & Patio's

Creative Design Landscaping

Inspiration for a large backyard pool in New York with brick pavers.

Backyard Renovation Around Existing Pool

Luxury Pool Designs by Beall's

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Other with brick pavers.

Modern Traditional - Bay Way

Landscape-Fusion

Landscape Fusion Full design and build backyard including traditional spool (pool/spa combo) with blue stone coping and brick pool deck, stone veneer and copper scupper water feature, custom A-frame Cypress cabana with gable, custom gas fireplace, outdoor lighting and traditional landscape

Lely - 6656 Roma Way

Michelle Thomas

This is an example of a transitional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Pool Deck Photos

Irwin Outdoors

Mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Tampa with a hot tub and brick pavers.

Colorful Poolhouse - guesthouse

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

A new construction studio size guesthouse by the Pool with combination kitchen, dining, living room, and bedroom plus a separate full bathroom and laundry room with walk-in closet. Construction by JP Lindstrom and Photography by Bernard Andre

Old Saint Louis Brick Coping

Russell Pool Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in New Orleans with a water feature and brick pavers.

Arbor Oaks, Concord, NC

Falling Water Custom Pools, Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional custom-shaped pool in Charlotte with brick pavers.

Second Floor Addition / Finished Project

ING Construction

Los Angeles, CA - Complete Second Floor Addition to an Existing House All architectural needs; blueprints, etc. All framing per the addition. All required electrical and plumbing needs. All exterior hardscape and architectural needs.

Beautiful Waterfront Backyard

Osprey Perspectives LLC

Construction by Baine Contracting Backyard Photography and Video work by Osprey Perspectives
Large beach style backyard custom-shaped natural pool in New York with a pool house and brick pavers.

Reddington Beach

Islandway Luxury Home and Pool

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Tampa with a water feature and brick pavers.

Pool Design Ideas with Brick 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.