A Sympathetic In-between Positioned at the edge of the Field of Mars Reserve, Walless Cabana is the heart of family living, where people and nature come together harmoniously and embrace each other. In creating a seamless transition between the existing family home and the distant bushland, Walless Cabana deliberately curates the language of its surroundings through the Japanese concept of 'Shakkei' or borrowed scenery, ensuring its humble and respectful presence in place. Despite being a permanent structure, it is a transient space that adapts and changes dynamically with everchanging nature, personalities and lifestyle.

Yaroomba Delight

Quality First Constructions

The warmth of dark composite decking, coupled with lush greenery and minimalist pool give this outdoor area a tropical jungle vibe.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style backyard rectangular pool in Sunshine Coast with decking.

Taringa House

Shane Marsh Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury backyard rectangular lap pool in Brisbane with with privacy feature and tile.

Heidelberg

Protech Systems

Small modern rectangular pool in Melbourne with tile.

Architectural Photography - Port Douglas

COCO + PALM PRODUCTIONS

This is an example of an expansive contemporary rectangular pool in Cairns with tile.

Exclusive Resorts / Buffington Homes - Kiawah Island

Buffington Homes South Carolina

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style backyard rectangular infinity pool in Charleston with decking.

Lakeside Modern Luxury

Keith Zars Pools

This beautiful, modern lakefront pool features a negative edge perfectly highlighting gorgeous sunset views over the lake water. An over-sized sun shelf with bubblers, negative edge spa, rain curtain in the gazebo, and two fire bowls create a stunning serene space.

Infinity Edge Pool With Sunken Seating Area In Fort Lauderdale

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This amazing infinity-edge pool with sunken seating area, stepping stones, and firebar feature overlooks the Fort Lauderdale intracoastal and is a beautiful spectacle during the evening!

Calistoga

JKT Associates, Inc.

Amy A. Alper, Architect Landscape Design by Merge Studio Photos by John Merkl
Inspiration for a country backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with a pool house and tile.

Venice Art House

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard rectangular pool in Los Angeles with decking.

Idyllic Modern

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Marion Brenner Photography
This is an example of a large modern backyard rectangular pool in San Francisco with decking.

Burgess Pool

jaks timber

Rachel McDonald
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard round aboveground pool in Melbourne with decking.

Midwestern Farm

Northworks Architects + Planners

Located on a large farm in southern Wisconsin, this family retreat focuses on the creation of large entertainment spaces for family gatherings. The main volume of the house is comprised of one space, combining the kitchen, dining, living area and custom bar. All spaces can be enjoyed within a new custom timber frame, reminiscent of local agrarian structures. In the rear of the house, a full size ice rink is situated under an open-air steel structure for full enjoyment throughout the long Wisconsin winter. A large pool terrace and game room round out the entertain spaces of the home. Photography by Reagen Taylor

Mediterranean Elegance by Custom Design Pools

Ledge Lounger

This project, by Houston based pool builder and authorized Ledge Lounger Dealer, Custom Design Pools, features multiple seating areas, both in pool and out of pool, making it ideal for entertaining and socializing.

Ridgehaven Transitional

Shaddock Custom Builders and Developers

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a hot tub and tile.

Southlake Modern

Randy Angell Designs

Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with a water feature and decking.

Tribeca Pool Garden

Jeffrey Erb

Jeffrey Erb
Small contemporary courtyard rectangular pool in New York with a hot tub and decking.

Yardco Finished Products

Yardco Rock & Stone

Inspiration for an asian rectangular pool in Miami with decking and a water feature.

765 studio/residence, a modern residence in Atlanta, Georgia

TaC studios, architects

Pool oasis in Atlanta with large deck. The pool finish is Pebble Sheen by Pebble Tec, the dimensions are 8' wide x 50' long. The deck is Dasso XTR bamboo decking.

La Gaude

Casavog

Piscine enterrée sur restanques avec vue sur la mer. Le deck de la piscine apporte du confort et de la relaxation. On l'appelle également patio de piscine. Pour se protéger du soleil, nous avons un auvent recouvert de tuiles et végétalisé. Pour la sécurité mise en place d'un rolling-deck, qui est tout simplement une couverture mobile de piscine et qui assure a sécurité.

Pool Design Ideas with Tile and 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.