The visual negative edge is created with a low tempered glass wall which runs the length of the pool. The water level is kept close to the top by the Betz automatic water leveler. Infinity pools are especially effective in natural settings where the water surface appears to merge with the background.

Complete extrior remodel Irvine

OC Builders Group

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Orange County with a water feature and decking.

Panoramic Sanctuary

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Treve Johnson Photography
Photo of an expansive transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Ligntness vs Darkness Transitional Gem in FlowerMound

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

The Lightness vs Darkness theme carries throughout this project including never used materials and details to create this transitional gem in FlowerMound, TX. The axis and cross axis have stunning water and fire feature elements in the asymmetrical design. The black precise stacked slate spillway provides sound and visual effects and contrasts with the fire line burner visible from everywhere inside. This draws you out to enjoy the pool, and a lot more. The pool offered great places to hang out with the tanning ledge and built in bar stools and lots of room for the game of volleyball. The cross axis from the master bedroom draws the eye across the pool, through the black all tile vanishing edge spa, splitting the dual cabanas, through the fire pit, to gaze on the "Dark Planet" starburst light. The cabanas were divided into entertainment and dining. The graphite air slate, from Spain, covered the entertainment floating center and the cooking counter. Ivory Travertine in a stack bond pattern accented the cabanas, porch, fire pit and key areas blending with the coping and some veneers. The cabana steel roof matched the front home entry roof and helps unify the existing home with the additions. Details were important down the lighted and tiled vanishing edge channel for the spa. This project is one to be enjoyed any day of the week but it really is the shiny star every night. Project designed by Mike Farley. Photos by Mike & Laura Farley.

Simon Residence

KHLA, LLC

KHLA
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Denver with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Kiawah Riverfront

Island Architects

Wood Pergola with Bench Swing Overlooking the Pool
Photo of a large transitional backyard round infinity pool in Charleston with natural stone pavers.

Sturgess

Oliver Design Associates

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in New York with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Needham Residence

SSG Pools & Spas, Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Brushy Creek

KB Custom Pools

Design ideas for a transitional backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Austin with a water feature and concrete slab.

An Oasis on a Rocky Muskoka Ridge

Betz Pools Limited

This view shows how the surrounding landscaping beautifully integrates the elevated structure into its ravine environs. It’s wonderful how a steep unusable hillside can be transformed into a luxury leisure oasis. This is a testament to the synergy of innovative thinking, engineering expertise and construction savvy.

Windansea Residence

Sanctuary Architects

James Brady
Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard infinity pool in San Diego with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Other custom pools by design

Tipton Spires Design|Build

This is an example of a large transitional backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Houston with a hot tub and stamped concrete.

Warson Grove

Srote & Co Architects | Planners | Interiors

This over 6,000 square foot 2-story home has a beautiful gray brick exterior with black accents. The classic black and white interiors are complemented by warm touches that make this space feel refined yet cozy.

Amarra

JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

Photo of a large transitional backyard infinity pool in Austin with a water feature.

Deerfield Residence

Anthony Crisafulli Photography

Westlake Village

CMF Homebuilders

This is an example of an expansive transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and tile.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Phoenix with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Villa privada en Grecia

Cerámica Mayor

Esta preciosa villa rodeada de naturaleza no podría haber escogido mejores colores para su terraza: Stromboli Cream y Sea Rock Caramel. Ambos colores pertenecen a colecciones basadas en diseños inspirados en la naturaleza y sus tonos combinan a la perfección con todo el entorno que rodea la vivienda, inmersa en un paisaje perfecto de mar y montaña. Para la realización de la terraza se empleó el formato de 60x120cm del gres porcelánico Stromboli Cream, cálido y en armonía con el color Sea Rock Caramel que reviste al completo el interior de la gran piscina infinity en su formato de 37,5x75cm. Colores que proyectan la belleza de la piedra natural y de las rocas marinas, completamente en sintonía con el paisaje descrito. Un lugar donde soñar.

Spectacular infinity pool

User

A limestone deck surrounds this beautiful infinity pool and negative edge spa with mosaic glass tile accents. The view from the back highlights the impressive modular retaining wall that spans the backyard. A metal pergola provides shade for a respite from the sun.

Piscina infinity y desbordante UrB: La Moraleja

NATUR CLARA

Piscina desbordante con gresite verde Oscuro y ventana subacuática. www.laraobrasyproyectos.es www.tienda-piscinas.com
Mid-sized transitional side yard custom-shaped infinity pool in Madrid with a pool house.

Transitional Infinity 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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.