Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco with a pool house and brick pavers.

MANDEVILLE

Shain Development Inc

Manolo Langis
Traditional backyard rectangular pool in Los Angeles with a pool house.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Austin with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Westchester Whimsy

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Westchester Whimsy This project was a two phase addition to a simple colonial house in Chappaqua, NY. Challenges for Daniel Contelmo included the hilly site, as well as the fact that the front entry lacked presence and the garage was the primary entry. Phase one added a family room, kitchen and breakfast room to the main level, and renovated a bedroom. New overhangs and brackets draw the eye away from the garage and place the focus on the house. Phase two completed the renovation and added space to the front of the house; this was an opportunity to add character to the bedrooms with a turret, and a vaulted ceiling in the bedroom over the entry. A new car pulloff allows visitors to view the front door rather than the garage. An open-air pool cabana with an outdoor fireplace and kitchen serves as a space for year-round activities. The final product was an exquisitely detailed and tastefully decorated home that integrates colonial and shingle style architecture with whimsical touches that give the house a more animated feel.

Traditional Brick Patio, Garden and Pool Lounge Furniture

Hive Home

Brick pavers pool surround with white pergola. Iron pool furniture with custom cushions, custom white marble table.
This is an example of an expansive traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Los Angeles with a pool house and brick pavers.

Legacy

A. Perry Homes

Cabana with stone fireplace and outdoor kitchen
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular pool in Chicago with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

French Country House

HOBBS INC

Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA Warren Jagger Photography
Design ideas for a traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with a pool house and tile.

Full renovation, Additon, New cabana, new garage, Pool

My Boys Contracting

The Cabana and pool. Why vacation? Keep scolling to see more!
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular infinity pool in New York with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Pool House

First Choice Custom Builders

Pool house with rock bar, island and fireplace. Brick smoker and custom cabinetry. Brick privacy wall. Photo Credits: Epic Foto Group
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with tile and a pool house.

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.

Freeform Pool and Spa with Pool House

Boyce Design + Build

This gorgeous multi-level pool and flag stone patio houses a spa and water slide on the terrace level with stacked stone steps leading down to the pool house which features an open air cabana, outdoor fireplace, custom pizza oven, dining area, bathroom and storage room. The lower level includes a custom wood burning fire pit and manicured lawn.

English Tudor Cottage

JSAarchitect

Inspiration for a traditional backyard rectangular pool in Phoenix with a pool house.

Encanterra

Greey Pickett

Photo of an expansive traditional backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Phoenix with a pool house.

Fairhope Backyard Oasis

Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects

This aging pool pavilion was given new life and is now the focal point for this traditional Fairhope home.
Traditional backyard pool in Other with a pool house.

Radnor Residence

Glackin Thomas Panzak, Inc

The pool house provides a private space within the pool area and also a covered sitting area. A retaining wall separates the garden from the pool area.

Montevista Estate

Brad Sharpe Pools

This is an example of a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Austin with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Pool structures

Glen Gate Company

The cabana and adjacent changing area create just the right about of built environment around an elegant pool.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular pool in New York with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Braemont Lane Retreat

Town & Country Pools, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in DC Metro with natural stone pavers and a pool house.

Outdoor Rooms and Spaces

Paces Construction Co

Buckhead Pool House
Traditional pool in Atlanta with a pool house.

Atlanta Swimming Pool and Cabana

Boyce Design + Build

The gabled cabana features an outdoor living space, fire table and water feature combination, enclosed bathroom, and a decorative cedar tongue-and-groove wall that houses a television. The pergolas on each side provide additional entertaining space. The custom swimming pool includes twin tanning ledges and a stacked stone raised spa with waterfall.

Traditional Pool Design Ideas with a Pool House

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.