Randy Angell, Designer The main focal point of this project is the 7' limestone and cast stone wall, with a laser cut steel sculpture, created by Randy Angell. The cast stone columns and center arch echo the architecture of the home and create the perfect backdrop for the raised spa.

Pool | Southern Highlands | 03106 by Pinnacle Architectural Studio

Pinnacle Architectural Studio

Designed by Pinnacle Architectural Studio
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard round lap pool in Las Vegas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Olmstead Family | Pool & Hot Spring Spa®

Richard's Total Backyard Solutions

Even on a cloudy day-- you make the best of your cozy backyard staycation complete with a Hot Spring Spa®! The traditional 80 perimeter geometric style pool & Hot Spring Spa® combination features gorgeous water bowls, travertine coping, LED color pool lights, and easy access to the hot tub that is a level with the pool. This a great way to bring the best of both worlds into your backyard Staycation with a Hot Spring Spa® RELAY. Don't feel like taking a swim today? No worries! The Relay is always hot and ready, energy-efficient & delivers the BEST massage a traditional gunite spa cannot offer.

Infinity Edge Pool on Lake Lanier

Boyce Design + Build

Situated on a private cove of Lake Lanier this stunning project is the essence of Indoor-outdoor living and embraces all the best elements of its natural surroundings. The pool house features an open floor plan with a kitchen, bar and great room combination and panoramic doors that lead to an eye-catching infinity edge pool and negative knife edge spa. The covered pool patio offers a relaxing and intimate setting for a quiet evening or watching sunsets over the lake. The adjacent flagstone patio, grill area and unobstructed water views create the ideal combination for entertaining family and friends while adding a touch of luxury to lakeside living.

Carlisle Pool Enclosure

Sunspace Design, Inc.

Although less common than projects from our other product lines, a Sunspace Design pool enclosure is one of the most visually impressive products we offer. This custom pool enclosure was constructed on a beautiful four acre parcel in Carlisle, Massachusetts. It is the third major project Sunspace Design has designed and constructed on this property. We had previously designed and built an orangery as a dining area off the kitchen in the main house. Our use of a mahogany wood frame and insulated glass ceiling became a focal point and ultimately a beloved space for the owners and their children to enjoy. This positive experience led to an ongoing relationship with Sunspace. We were called in some years later as the clients were considering building an indoor swimming pool on their property. They wanted to include wood and glass in the ceiling in the same fashion as the orangery we had completed for them years earlier. Working closely with the clients, their structural engineer, and their mechanical engineer, we developed the elevations and glass roof system, steel superstructure, and a very sophisticated environment control system to properly heat, cool, and regulate humidity within the enclosure. Further enhancements included a full bath, laundry area, and a sitting area adjacent to the pool complete with a fireplace and wall-mounted television. The magnificent interior finishes included a bluestone floor. We were especially happy to deliver this project to the client, and we believe that many years of enjoyment will be had by their friends and family in this new space.

Brick Beauty

Brad Sharpe Pools

Robert Shaw photographer
Small traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Austin with brick pavers and a hot tub.

Arts & Crafts House

Evelyn Benatar, New York Interior Design

Jonathan Beckerman
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular pool in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Traditional Pool

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in New York with a pool house.

Southern Spool

Clients First Landscape Solutions

Inspiration for a traditional pool in Dallas.

Luxury Swimming Pool with straight lines and perimeter overflow spa

Tipton Spires Design|Build

Gorgeous luxury straight line swimming pool featuring travertine decking, glass tiles, perimeter overflow spa, CSW creations fire woks and slide
Inspiration for a large traditional pool in Houston.

Outdoor Kitchen & Entertainment

Sunfish Pools

Pool house with rock fireplace, outdoor bar and seating and outdoor kitchen.
Photo of a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with tile and a pool house.

Saltwater Inground Pool and Outdoor Kitchen

MARK IV Builders, Inc

MARK IV Builders removed a small gazebo and built a new entertainment space adjacent to this Bethesda inground pool. The new outdoor kitchen includes covered seating with an outside television. Flagstone lines the floor in the kitchen and on the patio. The pool deck is travertine. The pergola includes pendant lighting and a firepit.

Willow Glen

HWH Home and Garden

Daniel Photography Ltd. Daniel Haniger - Designer/Consultant - 408-499-4684
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Vesta

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

"Vesta" was designed by Mark Pettes of MDP Landscape Consultants Limited and Pro-Land was hired to construct the project in 2012. The backyard landscape included a pool with spillover spa faced in natural stone. Tiered walls surrounding the pool create division between the turf area where the kids can play. We installed flagstone on all patio spaces and retaining/decorative walls. And the main lounge feature is the custom fireplace for cooler nights spent outside.

Lake Front Country Estate

Markalunas Architecture Group

Lake Front Country Estate Pool Terrace, designed by Tom Markalunas and JDP Design, built by Resort Custom Homes, The Collins Group and Signature Pools. Photography by Rachael Boling

John Cannon Homes - Private Residence in Lakewood Ranch, Florida

John Cannon Homes

This private residence, designed and built by John Cannon Homes, showcases French Country architectural detailing at the exterior, with touches of traditional and french country accents throughout the interior. This 3,776 s.f. home features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, formal living and dining rooms, family room, study and 3-car garage. The outdoor living area with pool and spa also includes a gazebo with fire pit. Gene Pollux Photography

Infinity Edge Elements - Villanova, PA

Armond Aquatech Pools

Negative Edge Pool and Spa. PA Bluestone Coping with natural stone veneer. Gray marble plaster interior.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Philadelphia with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Outdoor Kitchen and pergola Project in South Florida

Luxapatio

A complete contemporary backyard project was taken to another level of design. This amazing backyard was completed in the beginning of 2013 in Weston, Florida. The project included an Outdoor Kitchen with equipment by Lynx, and finished with Emperador Light Marble and a Spanish stone on walls. Also, a 32” X 16” wooden pergola attached to the house with a customized wooden wall for the TV on a structured bench with the same finishes matching the Outdoor Kitchen. The project also consist of outdoor furniture by The Patio District, pool deck with gold travertine material, and an ivy wall with LED lights and custom construction with Black Absolute granite finish and grey stone on walls. For more information regarding this or any other of our outdoor projects please visit our web-sight at www.luxapatio.com where you may also shop online at www.luxapatio/Online-Store.html. Our showroom is located in the Doral Design District at 3305 NW 79 Ave Miami FL. 33122 or contact us at 305-477-5141.

Traditional Pool

Large traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Philadelphia with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Fairfax Station Luxury Estate in Virginia

Land & Water Design

Our client lives on nine acres in Fairfax Station, VA; he requested our firm to create a master plan to include the following; Custom 3-car garage with apartment above, custom paver motor court for easier egress and ingress, more inviting front door entrance with the new smaller motor court with accent stone walls. The backyard was transformed into the ultimate outdoor living and entertaining area, which includes a large custom swimming pool with four gas fire bowl/water feature combo on stone pedestals, custom spa with Ipe pavilion, rain curtain water feature, wood burning stone fireplace as focal point. One of the most impressive features is the pool/guest house with an underground garage to store equipment, two custom Ipe pergolas flank both sides of the pool house, one side with an outdoor shower, and another sidebar area. With six feet of grade change, we incorporated multiple Fieldstone retaining walls, stairs, outdoor lighting, sprinkler irrigation, and a full landscape plan.

Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.