Summertime and the living is easy! And it all lights up at night (subtly) to extend the pleasure! Pool Installation by Piscines Oasis. Landscaping by Le Paradis Paysagement Pergola and vertical wall build and install by Williamsburg Woods & Garden

Doak Property

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design

Outdoor Living Space, Gazebo, Covered Wood Structure, Ambient Landscape Lighting, Concrete Paver Hardscaping, Pools, Spas, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Cook Station, Wood Fired Oven, Pizza Oven, Seat Wall, exterior design Photographs: BeBurke

Glen Ellyn, IL Raised Hot Tub with fireplace and TV

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This hot tub which is located in Glen Ellyn, IL measures 7'0" x 10'0" and is raised above the deck level. The water depth is 3'0". The tub features 8 hydrotherapy jets, an LED color-changing light, an automatic pool safety cover, Valder's Limestone coping and natural stone veneer on the exterior walls. Photos by Larry Huene.

Pool enclosures

At Home Contracting

Design ideas for a traditional pool in Other.

Custom Design - Outdoor Living - The Ridges

Blue Heron

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary courtyard rectangular pool in Las Vegas with a hot tub and decomposed granite.

Severna Park Outdoor Oasis

Honeysuckle Nursery & Design

Large traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Baltimore with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Pleasanton Foothills

Vision Scapes & Associates

Victor J Ruesga
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard pool in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Hot Tubs

Marquis Hot Tubs

Traditional pool in San Diego.

New Braunfels Lakeside Pool

Keith Zars Pools

Siggi Ragnar
Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Austin with natural stone pavers.

Nutley, Essex County, New Jersey

The Pool Boss

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with stamped concrete.

Nutley, Essex County, New Jersey

The Pool Boss

Mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with stamped concrete.

Natchitoches Backyard Retreat

Red River Lights, LLC

Neil Johnson Photography
Photo of a large country backyard rectangular aboveground pool in New Orleans with decking.

Lake Lanier Infinity Edge

Boyce Design + Build

This custom pool and spa features an infinity edge with a tile spillover and beautiful cascading water feature. The open air gable roof cabana houses an outdoor kitchen with stainless steel appliances, raised bar area and a large custom stacked stone fireplace and seating area making it the ideal place for relaxing or entertaining.

Gilbert Kivett Residence

Corsini Stark Architects

The corner lot at the base of San Jacinto Mountain in the Vista Las Palmas tract in Palm Springs included an altered mid-century residence originally designed by Charles Dubois with a simple, gabled roof originally in the ‘Atomic Ranch’ style and sweeping mountain views to the west and south. The new owners wanted a comprehensive, contemporary, and visually connected redo of both interior and exterior spaces within the property. The project buildout included approximately 600 SF of new interior space including a new freestanding pool pavilion at the southeast corner of the property which anchors the new rear yard pool space and provides needed covered exterior space on the site during the typical hot desert days. Images by Steve King Architectural Photography

In ground Vinyl Liner Pool Installations

Advanced Spa And Pool

24'x 42' Lagoon with attached spillover spa and custom wedding cake stairs with bench and slide. Deck is cantilever exposed aggregate concrete
Inspiration for a modern pool in Manchester.

Green Island Design

Infinity Edge Pool & Fire Pit
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in New York with a pool house and concrete pavers.

California Spa Retreat from a No-Tell Motel Pool

Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall

Using the existing shell, we were able to transform the look and feel of the pool and its surroundings. Poured concrete, Trex decks, planters, and a fly-over bridge create an engaging space with intentional poolside social areas. Linda Oyama Bryan Photography

Classic Carolina

Bradford Products

This Classic Carolina Bradford spa is fully recessed into the stone decking. Bradford spas are uniquely resistant to difficult weather conditions because of their extremely durable stainless steel shell. A Bradford spa will not crack in extreme temperatures and comes with a standard 25 year warranty on the shell.

COVERSTAR Southeast, Automatic Safety Pool Covers

Coverstar Southeast, Automatic Safety Pool Covers

An automatic Coverstar safety pool cover creates a barrier to protect children and pets, keeps out dirt/debris and lowers operating and chemical expenses.

Nighttime Views of Infinity Pool/In-ground Spa

Best Hot Tubs "Hot Tub and Spa Experts"

When space and budget allow, an in-ground spa can be part of a magnificent backyard oasis. For this project, when sitting in the spa, you can look out over the vanishing edge pool, right out to the ocean. And while the vanishing edge pool and spa are magnificent in their beauty, they are backed up by five water pumps, DE filter, gas heater, four LED lights, EOS wireless automation, and are set within a four-level, 3,000-square-foot.-Techo-Bloc tumbled stone patio with large evergreen trees for privacy; two natural gas campfires add to the ambiance. www.longislandhottub.com

Purple, Black 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.