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22 Cooling Pools to Gaze Upon From Around the World
From Italy to Indonesia, Canada to Costa Rica, dive into this gathering of gorgeous pools
Perfectly round or square, irregular or stepped, infinity edge of bordered… there are endless possibilities when it comes to making a pool enticing. Here are 22 ways that homeowners have made their mark on this most refreshing feature.
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And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
2. Location: Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia
Designer: Jodie Cooper Design
Features: All gazes directed towards the unobstructed mountain view.
Designer: Jodie Cooper Design
Features: All gazes directed towards the unobstructed mountain view.
3. Location: Washington, USA
Designer: Everett Garden Designs
Features: The stage is set to make an entrance.
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Designer: Everett Garden Designs
Features: The stage is set to make an entrance.
Ready to take the plunge? Find a pool and spa designer near you on Houzz to build the ultimate place for a refreshing dip
4. Location: Orange County, USA
Designer: Alan Smith Pool Plastering & Construction
Features: An adventurous approach that blends in with the landscape.
Designer: Alan Smith Pool Plastering & Construction
Features: An adventurous approach that blends in with the landscape.
6. Location: Orange County, USA
Designer: Urban Landscape
Features: It’s not just the cool water that’s alluring, the surrounding makes you want to go for a mini adventure.
Designer: Urban Landscape
Features: It’s not just the cool water that’s alluring, the surrounding makes you want to go for a mini adventure.
8. Location: Los Angeles, USA
Designer: Luxe H2O
Features: Boulders and curves to mimic the natural world.
Designer: Luxe H2O
Features: Boulders and curves to mimic the natural world.
10. Location: Chicago, USA
Designer: Rosebrook Pools
Features: A large area for big swims and splashes and a quiet area for warm contemplation.
Designer: Rosebrook Pools
Features: A large area for big swims and splashes and a quiet area for warm contemplation.
11. Location: Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Designer: Sarco Architects
Features: An infinity edge with no barrier to the beautiful vista.
Designer: Sarco Architects
Features: An infinity edge with no barrier to the beautiful vista.
12. Location: Vancouver, Canada
Features: The pool boundary matching the fall of the mountains.
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Features: The pool boundary matching the fall of the mountains.
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13. Location: Boston, USA
Designer: Paul Maue Associates Landscape Architects
Features: Set up for lounging with a spot for a refreshing dip.
Designer: Paul Maue Associates Landscape Architects
Features: Set up for lounging with a spot for a refreshing dip.
14. Location: Boston, USA
Designer: Nicholaeff Architecture + Design
Features: Classical touches fit for a king and queen.
Designer: Nicholaeff Architecture + Design
Features: Classical touches fit for a king and queen.
16. Location: Los Angeles, USA
Designer: Joel Dessaules Design
Features: All the elements for resort-like fun in the sun.
Designer: Joel Dessaules Design
Features: All the elements for resort-like fun in the sun.
17. Location: Sydney, NSW
Features: In-built seating for social gatherings.
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Features: In-built seating for social gatherings.
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18. Location: Texas, USA
Designer: Lori Caldwell Designs
Features: A strong border and materials palette that complements the main house.
Designer: Lori Caldwell Designs
Features: A strong border and materials palette that complements the main house.
19. Location: Texas, USA
Designer: KB Custom Pools
Features: Water, at different levels, for as far as the eye can see.
Designer: KB Custom Pools
Features: Water, at different levels, for as far as the eye can see.
20. Location: Seattle, USA
Designer: DTF Design
Features: A secluded spot for a swim with flora to set the scene.
Designer: DTF Design
Features: A secluded spot for a swim with flora to set the scene.
21. Location: Baschi, Italy
Designer: Lorenzo Dottorini
Features: An irregular shape that is perfectly imperfect.
Designer: Lorenzo Dottorini
Features: An irregular shape that is perfectly imperfect.
22. Location: Tampa, USA
Designer: Waterscapes Pools & Spas
Features: A glass conservatory for weather protection that doesn’t detract from the rural view.
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Designer: Waterscapes Pools & Spas
Features: A glass conservatory for weather protection that doesn’t detract from the rural view.
Your turn
Which of these 22 pools is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save the images, and join the conversation.
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Designer: Colao & Peter Outdoor Environments
Features: A bare-bones cabana to fully appreciate the natural environment.