Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic backyard round aboveground pool in Other with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Above Ground Pools

Ohio Pools & Spas

This is an example of a small contemporary backyard round pool in Cleveland with gravel.

The Block House 2 - Leah & Ash

Plungie

The Block 2023' Leah and Ash chose with an above-ground Plungie Arena in Mediterranean Blue. Choosing a darker ecoFinish colour for the pool interior created a beautiful mirrored effect that reflects the pool's surroundings. Not only did the pool create an architectural feature in their yard, but the install was completed on the same day as House 1. Just another example of how Plungie mixes style and practicality.

Oeste Home Yucca Valley, CA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

This is an example of a small backyard round aboveground pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Small Pool Deck

Ohana Services

Inspiration for a small backyard round aboveground pool in Dallas with decking.

Mount Hawthorn Plunge Pool

Naturesque

Inspiration for a small modern backyard round aboveground pool in Perth with with a pool and natural stone pavers.

Casa Diafana

Taller Estilo Arquitectura

David Cervera / Veronica Gloria
Mid-sized contemporary side yard round aboveground pool in Mexico City with concrete slab.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

West Chicago, IL Custom Raised Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This custom raised hot tub is the perfect antidote to the winter blues! Measuring 8'0" in diameter, it is raised 18" to provide easy ingress and egress for the whole family. Capped with Indiana Limesone coping, and clad with an irregular oakfield flagstone fascia, the spa emanates subdued elegance. Surrounded by ample Yorkstone manufactured paver decking, and collared by a Yorkstone paver block seating wall, this space provides the perfect safe haven for rest and relaxation. outvision photography

Bedford Park

Karen Rogers at KR Garden Design

Caroline Mardon
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard round pool in London with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Palmer House

Apidae Building Contractors, Inc

Photos by Mark Gebhardt photography.
Design ideas for a small tropical backyard round natural pool in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Modern Backyard

Future Vision Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard round infinity pool in San Francisco with a hot tub.

Cordillera Ranch/Boerne, Texas Round pool with Raised Spa and Pool Deck

Land Design | Swimming Pools & Landscape Designs

Mid-sized country backyard round aboveground pool in Austin with a water feature and stamped concrete.

Modern Hot Tub & Cabana Space

Arbordale Landscaping

Our client wanted to add a hot tub and new cabana to their poolscape. The cabana was designed with a bar in the front and pool equipment and storage in the back. The bar has a roll up door for winterising. A lounge area in front allows the home owners to enjoy a drink while watching the kids play in the pool. Flagstone patios, steps, and hot tub surround give this backyard a luxurious feel. The fence is built from custom milled Cedar horizontal boards. The fence is backed with black painted plywood for full privacy. A custom hot tub pit was built in order to use what is normally an above ground hot tub. The hot tub was supplied by Bonavista Pools. Composite lumber was used to build an access hatch for hot tub controls. Boxwood hedging frame the garden spaces. There are two Hydrangea Standard trees which are underplanted with begonias for a pop of colour. The existing Cedar hedge created a great backdrop and contrast for our Japanese Maple hedge. The existing Beech tree was stunning! Lawn area was necessary for the family pets.

Northshore spa

Tod Brown with Florida Aquatics Custom Pools

T.Borth Design
Photo of a small traditional side yard round natural pool in Orlando with a water feature and brick pavers.

Above Ground Pools

Ohio Pools & Spas

This is an example of a small contemporary backyard round lap pool in Cleveland.

Water Wise Landscape Refresh (Clairemont Mesa)

Ecology Artisans

Custom cedar spa hot tub with privacy screen.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard round aboveground pool in San Diego with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Hot Tub Enclosure

Root Woodwork

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts backyard round aboveground pool in San Diego with a hot tub and decking.

Spas

Vacation Pools

Inspiration for a small tropical backyard round natural pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and decking.

Inground spa

LDAW Landscape Architecture, PC

in ground fiberglass spa and terrace area
Inspiration for a small traditional side yard round natural pool in New York with natural stone pavers.

Round Pool Design Ideas

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.