Open Photography
Inspiration for a small country backyard round pool in Toronto with a hot tub and decking.

Heavy Metal

Earthscape - Landscape Design & Build

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard pool in Toronto with a hot tub and decking.

Kipling Residence

CONTENT Architecture

The Kipling house is a new addition to the Montrose neighborhood. Designed for a family of five, it allows for generous open family zones oriented to large glass walls facing the street and courtyard pool. The courtyard also creates a buffer between the master suite and the children's play and bedroom zones. The master suite echoes the first floor connection to the exterior, with large glass walls facing balconies to the courtyard and street. Fixed wood screens provide privacy on the first floor while a large sliding second floor panel allows the street balcony to exchange privacy control with the study. Material changes on the exterior articulate the zones of the house and negotiate structural loads.

Modern Villa

Ballard + Mensua Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap pool in DC Metro with decking.

Rectangular Pool - Custom Water Features

Aqua Star - On Ground Pools

Our Deck-Pool model is a truly unique design. Its the only set of high-quality, freestanding, rectangular, permanent on-ground pools that are actually designed to accommodate our customers own custom deck addition. You can even integrate your existing deck seamlessly. See photos.

SOUTH PERTH 03 - PIRONE BUILDERS

Radiant Lighting

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Perth with decking.

Deck-able Pool Stands

Aqua Star - On Ground Pools

When most people think of the ideal pool, they think of an in ground swimming pool. Little do they realize, however, that the benefits of the Deck-Pool and Olympic-Eagle on ground pools mean that they are not hindered by the many problems that can plague ordinary cheap above ground pools and in ground swimming pool owners. NO TAX Save $$$ Stays Cleaner Naturally Save $$$ No Heater Required Save $$$ In addition to all of this, on ground pools are not prone to the same effects of terrain and ground water as in ground swimming pools. For example: clay soil, sloping yards, rocky terrain, high water tables, and standing water can all wreak havoc on in ground pools, as can the ground upheaval associated with the winters many of us have come to know all too well. Because they are built-on-the-ground, our Deck-Pool and Olympic Eagle swimming pools are not affected by such factors. http://www.aquastarmi.com/in-ground-vs-above-ground-vs-on-ground/

Southlake Modern

Randy Angell Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with a water feature and decking.

Hybridpool

Spürck Pool und Garten

Inspiration for a small contemporary rectangular lap pool in Cologne with decking.

Gartenteich und Sonnedeck aus Massivholz

Garten- und Landschaftsbau Strenger GmbH

Mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Other with a pool house and decking.

Rectangular Pools

Aquamarine Pools of Texas

Aquamarine Pools of Texas Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Texas
Design ideas for a small modern indoor rectangular pool in Austin with decking.

Natur-Pool auf dem Land

Helmut Haas GmbH

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard rectangular lap pool in Stuttgart with decking.

Southwestern

AquaTerra Outdoors

Daniel Driensky
Small transitional backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with a water feature and decking.

Gallery

Phipps Home Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Tampa with a hot tub and decking.

Camperdown Terrace Houses

Architects Johannsen + Associates

Michael Nicholson
Photo of a contemporary side yard rectangular lap pool in Sydney with decking.

Weems Creek

Campion Hruby Landscape Architects

Photographer: David Burroughs
Inspiration for a traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in DC Metro with decking.

Fernleigh Residence

Zaher Architects

Michael Nicholson
Contemporary backyard l-shaped pool in Gold Coast - Tweed with decking.

Hill Side Overflow Pool with Infinity Edge

Design Ecology

Benjamin Lasseter
Photo of a large contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in Austin with a hot tub and decking.

Interior

Kadir Asnaz Photography

kadirasnaz photography
This is an example of a contemporary pool in Other with decking.

Costa Rica

Patdo Light Studio

Expansive contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in New York with decking.

Pool Design Ideas with Decking

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.