Best of the Week: 25 Swish Swimming Pools
From space-savvy plunge pools to idyllic, natural lagoon styles, peruse our 25 favourite swimming pools on Houzz
When the temperature soars, there’s nothing quite like diving into a sparkling blue pool. If one of these beauties is on your renovating wish list, you’re in for a treat – we’ve gathered together our pick of the best swimming pools on Houzz for your viewing pleasure. Bookmark your favourites or simply picture yourself relaxing poolside – pina colada optional!
2. Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Why we love it: An infinity pool in a magical waterside setting – could anything be more appealing? We’re loving how the water feature adds yet another layer of luxury to the design.
Why we love it: An infinity pool in a magical waterside setting – could anything be more appealing? We’re loving how the water feature adds yet another layer of luxury to the design.
3. Location: Forest Lodge, NSW
Why we love it: The owners of this Sydney home have transformed a compact courtyard into a summer-ready space with the addition of a plunge pool. The pitched interior ceiling frames the area beautifully.
Why we love it: The owners of this Sydney home have transformed a compact courtyard into a summer-ready space with the addition of a plunge pool. The pitched interior ceiling frames the area beautifully.
4. Location: Adelaide, SA
Why we love it: No room for a pool? Think again. The owners of this Adelaide home have managed to squeeze a plunge pool into a narrow area alongside the house. Added points for the on-trend, extra-wide decking.
Why we love it: No room for a pool? Think again. The owners of this Adelaide home have managed to squeeze a plunge pool into a narrow area alongside the house. Added points for the on-trend, extra-wide decking.
5. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: This tiny plunge pool in Melbourne by GOODMANORS Pool + Garden is another example of creative thinking; faced with insufficient space for a backyard pool, they’ve cleverly squeezed one into a narrow spot alongside the home’s boundary line. As a result, the owners can stay cool all summer long.
Why we love it: This tiny plunge pool in Melbourne by GOODMANORS Pool + Garden is another example of creative thinking; faced with insufficient space for a backyard pool, they’ve cleverly squeezed one into a narrow spot alongside the home’s boundary line. As a result, the owners can stay cool all summer long.
8. Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Why we love it: A breathtaking city view and an infinity pool – this could quite possibly be the perfect spot to relax and let the worries of the day melt away.
Why we love it: A breathtaking city view and an infinity pool – this could quite possibly be the perfect spot to relax and let the worries of the day melt away.
9. Location: Brighton, Victoria
Why we love it: For the ultimate in backyard cool, you can’t go past a black-tiled swimming pool and a plywood-lined pavilion.
Why we love it: For the ultimate in backyard cool, you can’t go past a black-tiled swimming pool and a plywood-lined pavilion.
10. Location: Sydney, NSW
Why we love it: Because it’s hard to tell where the sparkling infinity pool ends and the lush bushland beyond it begins. Irresistible.
Why we love it: Because it’s hard to tell where the sparkling infinity pool ends and the lush bushland beyond it begins. Irresistible.
11. Location: Malvern, Victoria
Why we love it: The aquamarine-tiled pool pops against the simple black and white house facade, creating a magical setting for outdoor entertaining.
Why we love it: The aquamarine-tiled pool pops against the simple black and white house facade, creating a magical setting for outdoor entertaining.
12. Location: Perth, WA
Why we love it: In this space-savvy design by Craig Steere Architects, the plunge pool hugs the living room and a ribbed structure overhead creates intriguing shadow play on the water.
Why we love it: In this space-savvy design by Craig Steere Architects, the plunge pool hugs the living room and a ribbed structure overhead creates intriguing shadow play on the water.
13. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: A medley of moody blue tiles is an inspired choice for this swimming pool – the tiles are a striking contrast against the pale grey pavers, while they tie in beautifully with the charcoal of the home’s facade.
Why we love it: A medley of moody blue tiles is an inspired choice for this swimming pool – the tiles are a striking contrast against the pale grey pavers, while they tie in beautifully with the charcoal of the home’s facade.
14. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: It’s the thoughtful little details that we can’t go past here – how the sawn bluestone pavers have been extended into the pool to create casual loungers, and the timber fence detailing on the left is echoed on a smaller scale in the detailing at the rear.
Why we love it: It’s the thoughtful little details that we can’t go past here – how the sawn bluestone pavers have been extended into the pool to create casual loungers, and the timber fence detailing on the left is echoed on a smaller scale in the detailing at the rear.
15. Location: Eltham, Victoria
Why we love it: Because who wouldn’t want their very own natural lagoon-style pool surrounded by native greenery in their backyard?
Why we love it: Because who wouldn’t want their very own natural lagoon-style pool surrounded by native greenery in their backyard?
16. Location: Mont Albert, Victoria
Why we love it: An acrylic viewing window by Aquaplex Australia transforms this backyard pool into something truly spectacular.
Why we love it: An acrylic viewing window by Aquaplex Australia transforms this backyard pool into something truly spectacular.
17. Location: Gordons Bay, NSW
Why we love it: Muted grey pavers, a floating bench, blonde timber battens – we love the warm, minimalist vibe created in the alfresco area of this six-bedroom family home by Madeleline Blanchfield Architects.
Why we love it: Muted grey pavers, a floating bench, blonde timber battens – we love the warm, minimalist vibe created in the alfresco area of this six-bedroom family home by Madeleline Blanchfield Architects.
18. Location: Sydney, NSW
Why we love it: Sensitive landscaping by Sydney firm Garden Life softens the sharp lines of this sleek, above-ground pool.
Why we love it: Sensitive landscaping by Sydney firm Garden Life softens the sharp lines of this sleek, above-ground pool.
19. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: While the lap pool in this Melbourne home is undeniably stunning, it’s the way the curved, frameless glass fence by Frameless Impressions perfectly follows the lines of the decking that has us swooning.
Why we love it: While the lap pool in this Melbourne home is undeniably stunning, it’s the way the curved, frameless glass fence by Frameless Impressions perfectly follows the lines of the decking that has us swooning.
20. Location: Moss Vale, NSW
Why we love it: The early-morning mist, the outdoor pavilion and the Corten steel fencing – there’s something quintessentially Australian about this swimming pool set-up, and we can’t look past it.
Why we love it: The early-morning mist, the outdoor pavilion and the Corten steel fencing – there’s something quintessentially Australian about this swimming pool set-up, and we can’t look past it.
22. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: This cleverly designed plunge pool positioned along the home’s boundary manages to include plenty of space for relaxation, both in the water and out.
Why we love it: This cleverly designed plunge pool positioned along the home’s boundary manages to include plenty of space for relaxation, both in the water and out.
23. Location: Hamilton Island, Queensland
Why we love it: Is this the ultimate infinity pool? It’s hard to distinguish where the pool ends and the ocean begins, and the raised surface provides an idyllic spot to top up your tan.
Why we love it: Is this the ultimate infinity pool? It’s hard to distinguish where the pool ends and the ocean begins, and the raised surface provides an idyllic spot to top up your tan.
24. Location: Kew, Victoria
Why we love it: Framed by greenery at the side and rear, and lined with black mosaic tiles, this Kew swimming pool evokes the feel of a cosy and secluded oasis.
Why we love it: Framed by greenery at the side and rear, and lined with black mosaic tiles, this Kew swimming pool evokes the feel of a cosy and secluded oasis.
25. Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW
Why we love it: A brisk ocean swim? A dip in the infinity pool? The choice is yours in the sublime backyard of this Aussie beach house.
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