Large tropical courtyard l-shaped pool in Paris with natural stone pavers.

Dover Shores

Matt White Custom Home

Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard rectangular pool in Orange County with a hot tub and tile.

Forest Lodge House

Stephen Rofail Architect

Katherine Lu
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian courtyard lap pool in Sydney with decking.

Charleston Villa

Colin Grey Voigt

Colin Grey Voigt
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard rectangular lap pool in Charleston with a hot tub and concrete pavers.

Mawson Lakes Project

ArborCrest

Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard custom-shaped pool in Adelaide with a hot tub and decking.

Woollahra Residence

LGDesign

Sloane Pringle
This is an example of a modern courtyard pool in Sydney with tile.

Mercer Island Modern

Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers

Benjamin Benschneider
Photo of an expansive contemporary courtyard rectangular lap pool in Seattle with concrete slab.

Exteriors

SMB Real Estate Photography

Path Snyder, Photographer
Photo of a contemporary courtyard lap pool in Other.

Perfect Pitch

Interiors Market

PERFECT PITCH Architect D. Stanley Dixon and designer Betty Burgess team up to create a winning design for Atlanta Brave Derek Lowe. Written by Heather J. Paper Photographed by Erica George Dines Produced by Clinton Smith http://atlantahomesmag.com/article/perfect-pitch/

Naples Mediterra Project

Alair Homes Sanibel

Travertine Pavers, Travertine Pool Coping, Water Fountain, Aluminum Railing, Landsaping Photo By LeAnne Ash
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard rectangular pool in Miami with natural stone pavers.

L.H. Beach House

Popham Interiors

Lennox Head beach home designed by Popham Interiors and photographed by Elouise van Reit-Gray
Photo of a mid-sized beach style courtyard rectangular lap pool in Central Coast with a water feature and concrete slab.

Residences at Mercado

Interiors Group of SW Florida

This is an example of a small beach style courtyard rectangular natural pool in Miami with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

French: Rheims

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

A recently completed country French estate in Dallas, Texas. This home features expansive gardens, stone walls, antique limestone paving, a raised pool, a putting green, fire pit and lush gardens with relaxing shade and blooming shrubs

Silver 6x12 Tumbled Pavers

Stone-Mart

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury courtyard custom-shaped lap pool in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

La Jolla, Fairway

Miklos Acs

Inspiration for a large contemporary courtyard rectangular lap pool in San Diego with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Cane-Line Kingston Lounge Chair

WGU Design

Kingston lounge chair is a unique design that combines the best in modern design and functionality. All models are stackable despite their size, which is especially useful in situations where storage can be a challenge. The superior quality of the materials used in the production means that the Kingston Outdoor lounge remains maintenance free, and can be left outside in all types of weather. BRAND Cane-line DESIGNER FOERSOM & HIORT-LORENZEN MDD ORIGIN Denmark FINISHES Round Thin Fibre Weave LOURS Weave – Mocha CUSHIONS (seat only) Black | Brown | Natural | Taupe | Coal | Charcoal DIMENSIONS W 79cm D 86cm H 78cm SH 36cm

Systemsteinbecken

Pool-Konzept GmbH & Co. KG

Thorsten Faust
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard rectangular lap pool in Frankfurt with natural stone pavers.

Los Feliz Modern

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Gulf-Front Grandeur

E. F. San Juan

Gulf-Front Grandeur Private Residence / Alys Beach, Florida Architect: Khoury & Vogt Architects Builder: Hufham Farris Construction --- This one-of-a-kind Gulf-front residence in the New Urbanism community of Alys Beach, Florida, is truly a stunning piece of architecture matched only by its views. E. F. San Juan worked with the Alys Beach Town Planners at Khoury & Vogt Architects and the building team at Hufham Farris Construction on this challenging and fulfilling project. We supplied character white oak interior boxed beams and stair parts. We also furnished all of the interior trim and paneling. The exterior products we created include ipe shutters, gates, fascia and soffit, handrails, and newels (balcony), ceilings, and wall paneling, as well as custom columns and arched cased openings on the balconies. In addition, we worked with our trusted partners at Loewen to provide windows and Loewen LiftSlide doors. Challenges: This was the homeowners’ third residence in the area for which we supplied products, and it was indeed a unique challenge. The client wanted as much of the exterior as possible to be weathered wood. This included the shutters, gates, fascia, soffit, handrails, balcony newels, massive columns, and arched openings mentioned above. The home’s Gulf-front location makes rot and weather damage genuine threats. Knowing that this home was to be built to last through the ages, we needed to select a wood species that was up for the task. It needed to not only look beautiful but also stand up to those elements over time. Solution: The E. F. San Juan team and the talented architects at KVA settled upon ipe (pronounced “eepay”) for this project. It is one of the only woods that will sink when placed in water (you would not want to make a boat out of ipe!). This species is also commonly known as ironwood because it is so dense, making it virtually rot-resistant, and therefore an excellent choice for the substantial pieces of millwork needed for this project. However, ipe comes with its own challenges; its weight and density make it difficult to put through machines and glue. These factors also come into play for hinging when using ipe for a gate or door, which we did here. We used innovative joining methods to ensure that the gates and shutters had secondary and tertiary means of support with regard to the joinery. We believe the results speak for themselves! --- Photography by Layne Lillie, courtesy of Khoury & Vogt Architects

Pool Deck Deluxe

Creative Resurfacing Solutions

Residential spaces are not limited. In fact, it is the best avenue for you to practice creativity and resourcefulness. Creative Resurfacing Solutions offer a variety of services that aims to develop and beautify your pool decks, garage floors, patios, driveways, walkways, and other residential surfaces. Call us now for more details! Creative Resurfacing Solutions 6923 53rd Avenue East Bradenton, FL 34203 (941) 870-8120 http://www.CreativeResurface.com

White Courtyard 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.