Photo of a small contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and brick pavers.

Mount Hawthorn Plunge Pool

Naturesque

This is an example of a small modern backyard round aboveground pool in Perth with brick pavers and with a pool.

Winton Park Landscape Renovation

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

A grass lined path leads between the bank of the pollinator garden to the pool patio. The patio is composed of a subtle color mix of boardwalk brick pavers and bluestone banding.

Backyard landscaping in Thornhill

Horvath Landscapes

plutadesigns
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Toronto with brick pavers and with a pool.

Backyard Pool Fence - Modern Black Aluminum

Premium Fence Company

Large modern backyard rectangular natural pool in Vancouver with with a pool, with privacy feature and brick pavers.

Outdoor Elegance

Bayon Gardens

Small contemporary courtyard rectangular pool in Melbourne with with a pool and brick pavers.

Fields

Advanced Pool Design, Inc.

Photo of a large backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Orlando with with a pool and brick pavers.

Backyard Escape in The Manor

Georgia Classic Pool

Georgia Classic Pool is the Premier Custom Inground Swimming Pool Designer and Builders serving the north metro Atlanta Georgia area. We specialize in building amazing outdoor living spaces. Our award winning swimming pool projects are the focal point of your backyard. We can design and build your cabana, arbor, pergola or outdoor kitchen. Outdoor Living can be achieved year-round in the Atlanta area and we are here to help you get the very most out of your backyard living space.

Backyard Resort

Treehouse Landscape Design

Inspiration for a small mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and brick pavers.

The Illusion 35

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The Illusion 35 has a built-in sun ledge with Jandy bubblers and LED lights. The color for this install is reef blue. Techno block pavers surround this fiberglass inground pool. Size: 35′ x 15’5″ x 4’4″ x 6’6″

St. John Estate

Mimi & Hill interiors

Design ideas for a tropical backyard pool in New York with with a pool and brick pavers.

Piscina con Giardino

Patrizia Nardone

Piscina in cemento armato con ulivo secolare al centro del lato corto
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front yard rectangular pool in Other with with a pool and brick pavers.

Lake County Fun

Advanced Pool Design, Inc.

Mid-sized backyard rectangular lap pool in Orlando with with a pool and brick pavers.

Piscina e giardino

progetti Arch&co.

This is an example of a large country front yard rectangular lap pool in Other with with a pool and brick pavers.

Backyard Escape in The Manor

Georgia Classic Pool

Winton Park Landscape Renovation

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

A mid-summers view across the pool area, the symmetrical herringbone boardwalk brick pavers in mixed colors create the field of the patio, while blue stone is used for banding and the pool and wall coping. The spa can be seen in the distance at the top of the steps.

Davis Park

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Toronto with with a pool and brick pavers.

Landscape Design Resort Backyard with a Canyon View in Valley Center

Landscape Logic

Landscape Logic was commissioned to design a small backyard landscape and Pool. This design incorporates all of the popular elements that make up a functional and modern backyard space. We have a pool and spa, outdoor dining, two pergolas, a firepit, artificial turf, Belgard paver hardscape in a modern pattern, a low garden wall, drought-tolerant plants and trees, and natural boulders.

Private Farm House

Bitar Consultants

The design made critical balances between the sloppy site and the requirements of the client to have a house with two distinct uses; a private family house and a banqueting facility with a swimming pool and terrace, in addition to a parking lot, playgrounds, landscape and a design farm land with a wondering jogging track. All the functions entertain the main beautiful panoramic views from the land down the slope, balconies, terraces and roof top are equipped with relaxing seating and other needed services.

The Illusion 35

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Pool Design Ideas with with a Pool and 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.