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This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular natural pool in Chicago with a hot tub and concrete slab.

French Gray with blue quartz

Vue Custom Pools

Custom plaster blend of gray plaster and blue quartz flake creates a beautiful aqua blue serine color water. A hue of blue with a distinguished look.

Beverly Hills Private Residence

HandsomeGroup IT, Audio Visual, Event Production

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Our Work

Raise High Construction

Design ideas for a large backyard pool in New York with a pool house and concrete slab.

Our Pools

Aqua Blue Swimming Pools

Photo of a backyard custom-shaped pool in Chicago with concrete slab.

The Pool

Conscious Environments Inc.

A backyard remodel with a Tuscan style features a pool w/ infinity edge, concrete coping, Pebble Tec plaster, and drought tolerant landscaping.
Photo of a large mediterranean backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Orange County with concrete slab.

Brighton Family Pool and Spa

Neptune Swimming Pools

Photo of a large modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Plano - Pool, Spa, Fire Pit, & Attached Roof

Ortus Exteriors

Ortus Exteriors worked closely with the homeowner of this beautiful Plano home to design and build a custom pool and patio. The pool finish shows PebbleSheen's Aqua Blue color and an elevated wall for a rain descent waterfall and planters. The exposed cedar attached roof allowed for a large patio extension and a natural gas fire pit with gorgeous blue crushed glass to accent the water. We design and build luxury swimming pools and outdoor living areas the way YOU want it. We focus on all-encompassing projects that transform your land into a custom outdoor oasis. Ortus Exteriors is an authorized Belgard contractor, and we are accredited with the Better Business Bureau.

Keller Custom Home

True Homes Photography

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a water feature and concrete slab.

Natural Swimming Pool 2

Gary McDonald and Son Inc.

Gary McDonald
Photo of a large tropical backyard custom-shaped natural pool in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete slab.

Holmby Pool, Spa, Terraced Retaining Walls and Terraced Patio

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

New pool, jacuzzi, fire pit, stairs and retaining walls were created where there was previously an 8 foot high hill in the owner's yard. The site was excavated and terraced to create this tranquil exterior with multiple functions. photos by Holly Lepere

WAYCOOL Modern & Contemporary EXteriors

20-20 Custom Homes, by Pinnacle Builders of Texas

Large modern backyard custom-shaped pool in Houston with a pool house and concrete slab.

Newport Beach - Belcourt Remodel

David A. Kaech & Associates, Inc.

Rear Elevation - Remodel Photo by Robert Hansen
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Orange County with a hot tub and concrete slab.

East Edmond Zen Pool

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

Minimilist pool and spa design compliments the clean lines of the contemporary home's exterior. Design and Construction by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. J. Orthwein Photography

Reflection Pool

Root Design Company.com

Contemporary rectangular pool in Austin with concrete slab.

Blue Marlin

April Balliette

This is an example of a large modern backyard custom-shaped aboveground pool in Tampa with concrete slab.

Dallas Linear Pool with Modern Panels

Randy Angell Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard l-shaped pool in Dallas with concrete slab.

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JubileeScape

Mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular pool in Miami with concrete slab.

Safety Pool Cover (Brand: Loop-Loc, Color: Green), Wilmington, Delaware

Colony Pool Service of Delaware, Inc.

Residential client who is enjoying their custom Loop-Loc Safety Custom Cover supplied and installed by Colony Pool Service of Delaware, Inc. Colony Pool Service of Delaware, Inc. installs a Loop-Loc Mesh Safety Pool Cover (Color-Green) into "stamped concrete deck" with masonry collars installed around brass anchors for this residential client who owns an in-ground swimming pool in Greenville, Delaware. Colony Pool Service of Delaware, Inc. comes out to measure specifically for your pool to accommodate pool steps, angles, and unique configurations to avoid compromising quality and safety. Loop-Loc Mesh Safety Pool Cover is manufactured of ultra-strong, super dense mesh that blocks virtually all sunlight but still lets rain and melting snow easily drain through. It's the perfect choice for customers who want less light and debris in their pools, but still want the one-of-a-kind protection of the only pool cover proven safe and strong enough to support an elephant. Custom Pool Safety Cover is a cover that is custom-designed for your pool providing safety and protection. We are your number one authorized dealer in the area, offering a very competitive price.

Northwest Contemporary Spaces

Cat Flynn

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Seattle with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Turquoise Pool Design Ideas with Concrete Slab

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.