Resort Style Swimming Pool and Artifical Rock Grotto

Large tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in San Francisco with a water feature.

For the sun and fun seekers there is a pool with a tropical reef mosaic pattern made up of handmade glass tile and swim up bar.
Inspiration for an expansive tropical backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Miami with a water feature and tile.

Existing house new pool

NovaForma Architecture & Interior Design

Pool designed for a 4 people family, as an spa and parties place. the tiles used are made of resined concrete.
This is an example of a small tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Los Angeles with with a pool and concrete slab.

Barrington Hills Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Sunken Bar and Slide

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This outdoor living space in Barrington Hills, IL has it all. The swimming pool measures 1,520 square feet, and is 3'6" to 10'0" deep. The hot tub measures 7'0" x 13'0" and is equipped with 16 hydrotherapy heads. Both pool and spa have colored LED lights. The spa has an automatic cover with stone lid system. Adjacent to the hot tub is a sunken bar with kitchen and grill, covered with a thatch palapa. The sunken bar doubles as a serving area for the 5 underwater bar stools within the pool. There is a sunshelf in the shallow area of the pool measuring 125 square feet that has 5 LED lit bubbler water features. There are two sets of shallow end steps attached to the sunshelf. The custom slide is constructed on a stacked stone structure which provides a large stone step system for entry. The pool and hot tub coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Buff color, Sandblast finish with a modified squared edge. The pool has an in-floor automatic cleaning system. The interior surface is French Gray exposed aggregate finish. The pool is also equipped with Volleyball and Basketball systems.

Outdoor Spaces

Eagle Luxury Properties

Expansive tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Phoenix with tile.

Hualalai

Rick Ryniak Architects

Linny Morris
Design ideas for a large tropical backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Hawaii with a hot tub.

Triple Crown Milton Georgia

Georgia Classic Pool

Josh Dover. Designer and Photographer with Georgia Classic Pool. Amazing backyard that literally has it all when it comes to luxury and custom features. Grotto, Waterfall, Fire Pit, Spa and everything built with premium products and craftsmanship. And, another happy client in Milton Georgia. We build more pools in Milton than any other pool builder. Great compliments to Georgia Lightscapes for making this back yard look amazing at night.

Tropical Pool

Photo of a large tropical backyard rectangular lap pool in Miami with a pool house.

Bali Style

Distinguished Pools

Distinguished Pools, custom private waterpark
This is an example of an expansive tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Other with natural stone pavers.

Modern Balinese In Clifton Virginia

Land & Water Design

Tropical living in timeless, luxurious style. ... Modern Balinese, and a blend of Asian influences with Contemporary, Mediterranean architecture. Builder: Professional Grounds, Inc. Photography: George Brown Photography

Relaxing Retreat

Morehead Pools

This is an example of an expansive tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in New Orleans with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.

Mt. Larson Rd. Austin, TX

Boulder Pools

Backyard resort with tropical flavor. Walk-through cave at deck level is a shady place to rest. After a zip down the 50-foot slide a swim through the waterfall at the grotto will keep you going.

Loch Lloyd Lounger

Nature's Touch

Tropical islands are the focal point for the design build of the acreage behind this stunning, Mediterranean-style home. The hardscape features a three level pool, including a toddler pool and a wading pool. Starting at the reef, there are three leaf petal loungers which allow you to recline in four to six inches of water at your feet. Limestone holy boulders are placed strategically along the edge for a natural element. A beautiful blend of earthy colors within the flagstone create a natural and rustic pool deck. All of the steps and bench seating inside the pool are also made of flagstone (custom fabricated flagstone coping for this project was completed on site). The toddler pool features fiber optic lighting which was installed at the bottom of the pool in the gunnite shell to create the reflection of a starry, celestial sky (fiber optic lighting can be used to create any number of shapes or constellations). An infinity edge crashes over beautiful stone and tile work, falling into a wading pool below. Another special feature is a water feature of riverstone cobbles sitting below dancing flames. Large stepping stones alongside this feature lead you to a lounge pool deck creating the feeling of an island retreat. Limestone slabs were used for a path of steps that take you through the landscaping back to the main house. A gazebo was added to hold an outdoor kitchen, an outdoor shower and a pool house with restrooms. All of the outdoor features are automated, allowing you to operate water temperature, fire features, water features, even the music and lighting from your smartphone.

Pool Landscape & Outdoor Entertaining

Broward Landscape, Inc.

Broward Landscape Clean Pool Landscape, contemporary pool landscape, palm ttrees around pool, pool landscape, pool side landscape, poolscape, tropical pool landscape,

Infinity Edge Pool With Custom Rock Waterfalls and Custom Spa in Boca Raton

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This amazing vanishing edge overlooks a beautiful lake and the spa is handicapped accessible! the beautiful symmetric waterfalls on each side accentuates the rustic look of the architecture of the house! The tile that was selected is quite unique as it displays a huge variety of different shades of browns and blues to match those waterfalls!

Mayan Riviera Inspired Custom Home

Design DCA

Design ideas for an expansive tropical backyard rectangular pool in Houston.

Early Designs 2001 - 2010

Jim Burkhart Pool Designer

Lazy River Free form pool with 9x10 raised spa, 55x17, 860 sq ft, Caribbean Wet Edge finish, Pea Gravel Deck.
Photo of an expansive tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Houston.

Designs and Design Renderings

Hearthstone Luxury Pools + Outdoors

Concept rendering for a new freeform pool, spa, waterfall, and slide. Project currently under construction
This is an example of a tropical pool in Atlanta.

Outdoor Living

J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.

Lawrence Taylor Photography
Inspiration for an expansive tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Orlando with concrete pavers.

Landscaping

Richard Cohen Landscape

This is an example of a large tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Orange County with a hot tub and tile.

Tropical 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 tropical 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 tropical 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 tropical 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 tropical 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 tropical 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.