A comprehensive renovation including extensive seismic upgrades and a cedar deck with tempered glass guardrails. Custom features include a three-story steel staircase, retractable interior walls, reclaimed redwood siding, home automation, glass bottom hot tub, and a mechanical louver system.

This 450 square foot lagoon-style pool was built by All Aqua Pools in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. It features a grotto area where the owners and other users of the pool can get out of the sun and enjoy a little extra privacy even within their own backyard paradise. The pool features handmade rock work and artificial rock coping to create a natural environment. Stamped concrete decking and blue granite pebble sheen add to the illusion of a natural tropical swimming area.

Riad Zasha: Middle Eastern Beauty at the Beach Private Residence / Alys Beach, Florida Architect: Khoury & Vogt Architects Builder: Alys Beach Construction --- “Riad Zasha resides in Alys Beach, a New Urbanist community along Scenic Highway 30-A in the Florida Panhandle,” says the design team at Khoury & Vogt Architects (KVA), the town architects of Alys Beach. “So named by the homeowner, who came with an explicit preference for something more exotic and Middle Eastern, the house evokes Moroccan and Egyptian influences spatially and decoratively while maintaining continuity with its surrounding architecture, all of which is tightly coded.” E. F. San Juan furnished Weather Shield impact-rated windows and doors, a mahogany impact-rated front door, and all of the custom exterior millwork, including shutters, screens, trim, handrails, and gates. The distinctive tower boasts indoor-outdoor “Florida room” living spaces caged in beautiful wooden mashrabiya grilles created by our team. The execution of this incredible home by the professionals at Alys Beach Construction and KVA resulted in a landmark residence for the town. Challenges: “Part of [the Alys Beach] coding, along with the master plan itself, dictated that a tower mark the corner of the lot,” says KVA. “Aligning this with the adjoining park to the south reinforces the axiality of each and locks the house into a greater urban whole.” The sheer amount of custom millwork created for this house made it a challenge, but a welcome one. The unique exterior called for wooden details everywhere, from the shutters to the handrails, mouldings and trim, roof decking, courtyard gates, ceiling panels for the Florida rooms, loggia screen panels, and more—but the tower was the standout element. The homeowners’ desire for Middle Eastern influences was met through the wooden mashrabiya (or moucharaby) oriel-style wooden latticework enclosing the third-story tower living space. Creating this focal point was some of our team’s most unique work to date, requiring the ultimate attention to detail, precision, and planning. The location close to the Gulf of Mexico also dictated that we partner with our friends at Weather Shield on the impact-rated exterior windows and doors, and their Lifeguard line was perfect for the job. The mahogany impact-rated front door also combines safety and security with beauty and style. Solution: Working closely with KVA and Alys Beach Construction on the timeline and planning for our custom wood products, windows, and doors was monumental to the success of this build. The amount of millwork produced meant our team had to carefully manage their time while ensuring we provided the highest quality of detail and work. The location south of Scenic Highway 30-A, steps from the beach, also meant deciding with KVA and Alys Beach Construction what materials should be used for the best possible production quality and looks while adhering to coding and standing the test of time in the harsh Gulfside elements such as high winds, humidity, and salt. The tower elements alone required the utmost care for building and installation. It was truly a test of skill for our team and Alys Beach Construction to create the corbels and other support pieces that would hold up the wooden oriel windows and latticework screens. We couldn’t be happier with the result and are genuinely honored to have been part of the talented team on such a cornerstone residence in the Alys Beach townscape. --- Photography courtesy of Alys Beach

Dallas small yard - beautiful modern pool project with outdoor living and a putting green designed by Mike Farley. Pool is surrounded by a safety fence. FarleyPoolDesigns.com

an integrated pool at the expansive courtyard provides for unique program, privacy, and views, with indoor-outdoor living opportunities throughout
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Big features in small spaces Selah Pools | Dream delivered There is no such thing as a small dream. We proudly present a great example of how a big dream will fit in a modest backyard. • A natural stone grotto with a weeping wall for sound and beauty • The perfect sun tanning ledge hang out with a view • See for yourself, why Selah is their builder

Mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with with a pool, with privacy feature and concrete slab.

Request Free Quote This rectangular pool in Park Ridge, IL measures 16’0” x 32’0” with water depths ranging from 3’6” to 5’0”. The hot tub situated inside the pool measures 6’0” x 8’0”. Adjacent to the hot tub is a tanning ledge measuring 4’6” x 7’0”. Both the pool and hot tub feature LED color changing lights. The pool is surrounded by 4 LED laminar flow jet water features. There are also two Grand Effects 31” Essex series automated fire/water combination features set upon stone columns. The pool and hot tub are covered by an automatic hydraulic pool cover with a custom stone walk-on lid system. Both the pool and hot tub are finished with Wet Edge Primera Stone interior finishes. The pool coping is Valders Limestone. The pool features deco style perimeter waterline tiles as well as diamond accent tiles on the steps and benches. Photography by e3.

Ledge Lounger chaise lounges adorn the pool's glass tile sun shelf next to the artistic water wall and stepping stone pavers. Photography by Jimi Smith.

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Photo of a small contemporary backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Toulouse with with privacy feature and decking.

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Small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Boston with with privacy feature and concrete slab.

Hutton Drive 2641 modern home with luxury indoor outdoor resort style design that opens onto the backyard pool terrace
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Los Angeles with with privacy feature.

Immerse yourself in pure luxury with this spectacular zero-edge swimming pool, where sleek, glossy water lines create a mirror-like elegance. The pool’s bold, cut-edge design is enhanced by vibrant LED color lighting, transforming your backyard into a captivating nighttime retreat. A spacious Baja step offers the perfect spot to lounge and relax, while the built-in jacuzzi promises an indulgent spa experience with complete privacy. This architectural masterpiece is more than just a pool—it’s a statement of style and sophistication, blending cutting-edge design with serene functionality to craft an exclusive haven of relaxation and allure.

Multiple terraces with various features and one very large retaining wall provided many functional spaces for this client.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Other with with privacy feature and natural stone pavers.

Dallas small yard - beautiful modern pool project with outdoor living and a putting green designed by Mike Farley. Pool is surrounded by a safety fence. FarleyPoolDesigns.com

Request Free Quote This rectangular pool in Park Ridge, IL measures 16’0” x 32’0” with water depths ranging from 3’6” to 5’0”. The hot tub situated inside the pool measures 6’0” x 8’0”. Adjacent to the hot tub is a tanning ledge measuring 4’6” x 7’0”. Both the pool and hot tub feature LED color changing lights. The pool is surrounded by 4 LED laminar flow jet water features. There are also two Grand Effects 31” Essex series automated fire/water combination features set upon stone columns. The pool and hot tub are covered by an automatic hydraulic pool cover with a custom stone walk-on lid system. Both the pool and hot tub are finished with Wet Edge Primera Stone interior finishes. The pool coping is Valders Limestone. The pool features deco style perimeter waterline tiles as well as diamond accent tiles on the steps and benches. Photography by e3.

Enjoy the Dog Days Of Summer. Koba cools off in his favorite hang-out: the tanning ledge of this Caribbean Pools installation surrounded by Stone Garden’s Crème travertine. Let us match you with a mason to build yours.

Large contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Sydney with with a pool, with privacy feature and concrete pavers.