Every day is a vacation in this Thousand Oaks Mediterranean-style outdoor living paradise. This transitional space is anchored by a serene pool framed by flagstone and elegant landscaping. The outdoor living space emphasizes the natural beauty of the surrounding area while offering all the advantages and comfort of indoor amenities, including stainless-steel appliances, custom beverage fridge, and a wood-burning fireplace. The dark stain and raised panel detail of the cabinets pair perfectly with the El Dorado stone pulled throughout this design; and the airy combination of chandeliers and natural lighting produce a charming, relaxed environment. Flooring: Kitchen and Pool Areas: Concrete Pool Surround: Flagstone Deck: Fiberon deck material Light Fixtures: Chandelier Stone/Masonry: El Dorado Photographer: Tom Clary

Irvington Deck + Patio

Howells Architecture + Design

We converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. Functions include a cedar soaking tub, outdoor shower, fire pit, and dining area. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and cast concrete with gravel adds texture at the fire pit. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.

Mount Hawthorn Plunge Pool

Naturesque

This is an example of a small modern backyard round aboveground pool in Perth with brick pavers and with a pool.

Desert Triangle Swimming Pool Liner

Fireclay Tile

6" Triangles in a blend of Milky Way and Sand Dune Design and Photos by The Joshua Tree House
Inspiration for a small country backyard round aboveground pool in Los Angeles with tile.

Kildeer, IL Custom Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This hot tub is 8'0" round and 3'0" in depth. Raised 18", the hot tub features Bluestone double bullnose coping, an exposed aggregate finish, and stone cladding on the exterior. Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan

Gib - San Pools Ltd.

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Gib-San Pools Ltd. Toronto
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard round pool in Toronto with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Modern decked pool

Villa Plunge Pools

Concrete fully tiled pool, installed above ground as part of an architecturally designed home by Lurie Concepts. Tiled in Blue Green mosaics 23mm, and a light grey granite coping

Burgess Pool

jaks timber

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

Florida interior design projects

Alice Dunn Design, LLC

outdoor living space
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary indoor round pool in Miami with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Foam Street

Urban Angles

Urban Angles
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard round aboveground pool in Melbourne with a hot tub.

Maison de Hameau

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

This is an example of a small eclectic courtyard round pool in Other with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Oakland Cedar Hot Tub

Cummings Landscape Architecture

Cedar Hot Tub with Wood Roll Cover and Ipe Decking.
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard round aboveground pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and decking.

Miami Beach Residence 2

Overmyer Architects

Pool Cabana Photo Credit: Maxwell Mackenzie
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean round pool in Miami with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

An East Bay Garden

Simmonds & Associates, Inc.

This property has a wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements, which are unified by a natural planting scheme. Although the house is traditional, the client desired some contemporary elements, enabling us to introduce rusted steel fences and arbors, black granite for the barbeque counter, and black African slate for the main terrace. An existing brick retaining wall was saved and forms the backdrop for a long fountain with two stone water sources. Almost an acre in size, the property has several destinations. A winding set of steps takes the visitor up the hill to a redwood hot tub, set in a deck amongst walls and stone pillars, overlooking the property. Another winding path takes the visitor to the arbor at the end of the property, furnished with Emu chaises, with relaxing views back to the house, and easy access to the adjacent vegetable garden. Photos: Simmonds & Associates, Inc.

Santa Barbara Canyon Garden

Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer

Grace Design Associates
This is an example of a mediterranean round aboveground pool in Santa Barbara with a water feature and gravel.

Kildeer, IL Custom Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Jackson Hole

Zoske Construction

Karl Neumann Photography
Photo of an expansive country backyard round natural pool in Other with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Modern Hot Tub & Cabana Space

Arbordale Landscaping Ltd

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.

Mirror Lake Designs - Pools

Mirror Lake Designs

www.danielkellyphotography.com
This is an example of a large traditional backyard round pool in Houston.

Rue Group,Inc.

Rue Group, Inc. / Kathryn Rue, Landscape Architect

The dream for this family was somehow fitting a custom pool, spa, fireplace, larger patio areas, an outdoor kitchen, a large serving bar, formal gardens, and also some grass for the kids to play on all in a very small back yard! It was a challenge but all was accomplished with beautiful results. In fact, this project is featured in the 2009 Fall issue of Luxury Pools Magazine

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.