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

Ultimate Backyard Oasis

ILT Vignocchi

The backyard oasis has a cabana, stone pool deck, spa, bridge, pool island, waterfalls, pool slide, stone walls, and plantings. Photo taken by Platinum Pools

Pasadena Backyard Remodel

Spazio LA

The backyard features a new freeform pool with quartz pebbles liner; a custom slide and spa with stacked stone matching the barbecue area; custom redwood side gates and wooden fence throughout the property; new barbecue area, stone pavers; matching stairs to the house and new trees and landscaping with irrigation system.

Custom Slide Into Pool

Big Rock Landscaping

This stunning backyard pool integrates beautifully with the rest of the landscape.
Design ideas for a traditional backyard kidney-shaped pool in Salt Lake City with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Kicking it up a notch

Distinguished Pools

After and all cleaned up, Travertine coping replaces the old drab brick and safety grip coping. The blue tiles were replaced with travertine and the tile on the spa exterior clad in ledger stone.

Coconino Residence

Venetian Outdoors

Large tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Phoenix 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.

Bergen County, NJ Inground Swimming Pool Design & Installation

Cipriano Landscape Design & Custom Swimming Pools

This traditional free form inground swimming pool design & installation, located in Bergen County, New Jersey, is a classic look. Screening trees provide privacy for the homeowner and give the landscape a warm, textured feel. A raised stone tile deck offers a luxurious place to entertain and gives the swimming area a sunken-in feeling.

Second Floor Slide

Tipton Spires Design|Build

An incredibly fun party pool, large natural boulder swimming pool with a flowing free formed shape, waterfalls and custom fire features. A custom addition second floor balcony was constructed to feature a water slide from the second floor. Under the custom deck is a custom fireplace, outdoor licing and a custon gourmet outdoor kitchen and bar. A large fire pit detination area overlooks the property. A beautiful deep blue pebble tec plaster and a lush green oasis landscape complete this project.

Second Floor Slide

Tipton Spires Design|Build

Resort Style Backyard - Tribal Waters

Tribal Waters Custom Pools

Loaded backyard with swimming pool, multiple grotto slides, waterfall, and lazy river, firepits and more! By Tribal Waters Custom pools
Design ideas for a large tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Phoenix with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Cotabush

Parrot Bay Pools & Spas

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Little Rock with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Lagoon 3 level pool

Creative Rock Formations

Christian Spires
Inspiration for a large tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Raleigh with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Infinity Edge Pool with LED Lighting Green

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote 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.

Private Residence with Custom Pool, Slide, Lazy River & Grotto

Ehrich & Ehrich Construction LLC

Large contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in New York 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.

Badeteiche und Badegärten

R + E Hiller Garten- und Landschaftsbau GmbH

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional side yard custom-shaped natural pool in Stuttgart with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Bowers Fencing & Swimming Pools Inc Projects

Bowers Fencing & Swimming Pools Inc

Mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular pool in Other with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

Glen Ellen Paradise

Gary McDonald and Son Inc.

Gary McDonald
Design ideas for a large tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and a water slide.

Artificial Rock Slide Pool - Leucadia, Ca

Del Rancho Pools

This is an example of a large country backyard custom-shaped lap pool in San Diego with a water slide and natural stone pavers.

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.