This is an example of a beach style backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Charleston with a water feature and tile.

Clear as glass

Lowcountry Custom Pool and Spa

Glass raised waterfall wall Sheer fountains Shellstone coping Acrylic viewing panel Bench seating Putting green Privacy wall
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Charleston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Quogue Retreat

Hamptons Habitat Enterprises Corp.

This is an example of a beach style rectangular aboveground pool in New York.

Casa Diafana

Taller Estilo Arquitectura

David Cervera / Veronica Gloria
Mid-sized contemporary side yard round aboveground pool in Mexico City with concrete slab.

FOTOGRAFIA D'INTERNI

Marco Giarracca

Marco Giarracca
Inspiration for a small contemporary indoor rectangular aboveground pool in London with a hot tub and tile.

Eclectic Coastal Remodel

Charleston Luxury Interiors

www.photographybyanne.com
Mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Charleston with a hot tub and decking.

Modern white and grey mosaic pool

Simple Steps

This modern white and grey pool uses a custom mix of 3/4"x3/4" recycled glass mosaic for the pool and Jacuzzi. There are many colors to choose from to make a custom mix. Some colors are also available in the 3/8"x3/8".

Custom Spa Design Wellington

Liquid Art Custom Pools Inc

This is an example of a small modern backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Miami with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Rathmines

Frameless Impressions

Frameless Pool fence and pool walls designed and installed by Frameless Impressions
Design ideas for a contemporary aboveground pool in Melbourne.

Project 2

Tropic Island Pools

Inspiration for a large tropical backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Dallas with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Privacy Pool Design & Installation

J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.

New pool design and installation to screen from neighbors on all sides and create a serene outdoor experience.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard kidney-shaped aboveground pool in Cincinnati with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Trousdale Beverly Hills luxury home modern glass walled pool & spa

Whipple Russell Architects

Trousdale Beverly Hills luxury home modern glass walled pool & spa. Photo by Jason Speth.
Photo of a large modern backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub.

Greene

Artistic Pool/Spa Inc.

Modern style pool and spa, small backyard, spillover spa ledge
Inspiration for a small modern backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Las Vegas with a water feature and decking.

Designer’s Cottage

Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors

A cottage in The Hamptons dressed in classic black and white. The large open kitchen features an interesting combination of crisp whites, dark espressos, and black accents. We wanted to contrast traditional cottage design with a more modern aesthetic, including classsic shaker cabinets, wood plank kitchen island, and an apron sink. Contemporary lighting, artwork, and open display shelves add a touch of current trends while optimizing the overall function. We wanted the master bathroom to be chic and timeless, which the custom makeup vanity and uniquely designed Wetstyle tub effortlessly created. A large Merida area rug softens the high contrast color palette while complementing the espresso hardwood floors and Stone Source wall tiles. Project Location: The Hamptons. Project designed by interior design firm, Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors. From their Chelsea base, they serve clients in Manhattan and throughout New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/designers-cottage/

Patios and Decks

Sundance® Spas

Photo by Sundance® Spas
Traditional courtyard rectangular aboveground pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and decking.

Chenal Valley - Deauville French Tudor Home

Parkinson Building Group

The outdoor living space in this home is stunning. There is a strong continuity in this home inside and out that makes this home feel so inviting. No space in this home feels disconnected from the rest.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

Glass Tile Dam Wall

Conscious Environments Inc.

An aboveground spa is veneered with Oceanside glass tile and has a two sided infinity edge for visual interest.
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Orange County with a water feature and concrete slab.

Lindfield

Elegant Landscapes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Sydney with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Clear as glass

Lowcountry Custom Pool and Spa

Glass raised waterfall wall Sheer fountains Shellstone coping Acrylic viewing panel Bench seating Putting green Privacy wall
Mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Charleston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Turquoise Aboveground 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.