Inspiration for a large contemporary indoor round aboveground pool with a hot tub.

Detail of a pool house designed to match the main home. Exterior spaces should be treated just as well as the interior spaces of a home. A planter box below the window brings the landscaping directly into the outdoor dining area.

Little Red Lock

Unique Homestays

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard round aboveground pool in Oxfordshire with a hot tub.

Pools

Urban Design Associates

Mediterranean half moon pool with flagstone flooring.
Design ideas for a mediterranean backyard round natural pool in Phoenix with natural stone pavers.

Karen Aitken & Associates

Karen Aitken and Associates

by Karen Aitken
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard round infinity pool in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

California architecture new build

Cool Designs for Landscapes

With this small backyard, we sunk a small hot tub and surrounded it with a wall to install decorative tiles. Looking out the window shows a colorful bougainvillea.

Modern Hot Tub & Cabana S

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 homeowners 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.

Outdoor Oasis

Central Pacific Construction Co.

Photo of a large beach style backyard round infinity pool in Hawaii with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Our Work

Paradis Pools LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized backyard round aboveground pool in New York with decking.

Richmond 2020

Warrington Homes

A plunge pool with added merbau timber decking.
This is an example of a modern backyard round aboveground pool in Melbourne.

Riverfront Landscape

WERTIMER + CLINE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

The tile of the pool and spa spill walls are the backdrop for the dynamic flow of water. The composition of grays in the tile and pool compliment each other. Wes Fredsell Photography

Pool & Outdoor Lifestyle

Stanko Construction Corp

Large mediterranean backyard round aboveground pool in Portland with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Circle pool garden Hawthorn

Paal Grant Designs In Landscaping

Patrick Redmond
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern side yard round pool in Melbourne with gravel.

Stained Amber Poolside Privacy Fence

Flexfence

Beautiful Stained Amber Poolside Privacy Fence designed by Patios et Clôtures Beaulieu. Perfect for that extra little privacy you need and a bit of shade from that hot summer sun.

Raised Patio for Aboveground Pool

Tree and Stone Landscape Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized backyard round aboveground pool in Portland Maine with with a pool and concrete pavers.

Aboveground Pools

ALPINE POOLS & SPAS

Design ideas for a large round pool in Other with decking.

Coastline Natural Stone Veneer Outdoor Living Pool & Spa

Quarry Mill

Coastline thin stone veneer from the Quarry Mill gives this tranquil pool and spa character. Coastline is a natural New England cobblestone. The pieces of natural stone veneer come in various colors, shapes and sizes. Coastline has a weathered and naturally rough texture with mainly earth tones. This thin stone veneer is a great fit on lake houses or coastal homes. Stones of this style can also be referred to as boulders or round side out stone. Coastline is unique because it is not a quarried stone by rather a natural fieldstone. Cobblestones can be used for both interior and exterior applications and are well suited for both large and small projects. For masons who are comfortable with and have experience installing cobblestones, they typically go quickly and have a medium to low installation cost.

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.

Lake Tahoe

OBERHAUSER INTERIORS

Contemporary indoor round pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and decking.

Mediterranean Pool

This is an example of a small mediterranean indoor round aboveground pool in Austin with a hot tub and tile.

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.