1919 Historical Renovation

NB Construction

luxurious back yard with pool & spa. Taken by: Ella Bar

Contemporary Craftsman with Bay Views

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On a private over 2.5 acre knoll overlooking San Francisco Bay is one of the exceptional properties of Marin. Built in 2004, this over 5,000 sq. ft Craftsman features 5 Bedrooms and 4.5 Baths. Truly a trophy property, it seamlessly combines the warmth of traditional design with contemporary function. Mt. Tamalpais and bay vistas abound from the large bluestone patio with built-in barbecue overlooking the sparkling pool and spa. Prolific native landscaping surrounds a generous lawn with meandering pathways and secret, tranquil garden hideaways. This special property offers gracious amenities both indoors and out in a resort-like atmosphere. This thoughtfully designed home takes in spectacular views from every window. The two story entry leads to formal and informal rooms with ten foot ceilings plus a vaulted panel ceiling in the family room. Natural stone, rich woods and top-line appliances are featured throughout. There is a 1,000 bottle wine cellar with tasting area. Located in the highly desirable and picturesque Country Club area, the property is near boating, hiking, biking, great shopping, fine dining and award-winning schools. There is easy access to Highway 101, San Francisco and entire Bay Area.

Our Work

Empire Landscaping, Inc.

San Rafeal Showcase Swimming Pool

Poolside Gardens, Inc.

Pasadena "San Rafeal" Showcase Pool

Tatanka Ridge

Soda Mountain Construction

Midtown Custom Pool House

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Verrado SFD

D33 Design & Planning, Inc.

Residential outdoor spaces

Backyard Specialist Inc

Pool Garden

FineLines Design Studio

Design and Photo Credit to Melda Clark

Picturesque Pool

Nature's Touch

Several beautiful features make this jacuzzi spa and swimming pool inviting for family and guests. The spa cantilevers over the pool . There is a four foot infinity edge water feature pouring into the pool. A lazy river water feature made out of moss boulders also falls over the pool's edge adding a pleasant, natural running water sound to the surroundings. The pool deck is exposed aggregate. Seat bench walls and the exterior of the hot tub made of moss rock veneer and capped with flagstone. The coping was custom fabricated on site out of flagstone. Retaining walls were installed to border the softscape pictured. We also installed an outdoor kitchen and pergola next to the home.

Washington, D.C. Mediterranean Style Addition and Renovation

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Jim Gerrety Architects Kenwyner

Sierra Madre Home

Brison Pools

Custom Pool and Outdoor living space in Winston Salem

Vue Custom Pools

Custom Pool and Outdoor Living Space in Winston Salem Family custom pool design with outdoor fireplace, shade structure and beautiful gunite pool with lounging ledge, depth for kids to dive in and shallow end big enough for water sports. Interior finish is Montego Quartz. Structure and hardscapes credit to Ayers Landscaping & Hardscapes. The family will enjoy this fun space for years to come!

July back yard and pool

Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Indianapolis

This project features many different materials in the landscape. Most notable was the boardwalk under the deck and the timber framed deck and patio cover. Accent lighting was added around the property to highlight trees, shrubs, fountains and walkways to add visual interest and extend the usability of the outdoor space long into the night for parties and gatherings.

Outdoor Family Retreat

Arbordale Landscaping

Poolscape complete with natural stone waterfall and lounging area. Permacon paver gives the illusion of random flagstone. Lots of planters to add colour.

Freeform Monte Carlo(r) Inground Swimming Pool and Gazebo

Empire Construction Enterprises, LLC

Charles Brown, Owner

Outdoor Living - Draper

Upland Development, Inc.

Michael Mangum Photography

Raised Spa

Swimming Pool Services

This spa and upper patio offers a great vantage of the pool and the backyard. The spa is raised above the patio at seat height for easy access and so the coping can be used as a seat to frame the patio.

Gale-Rew Custom-Pheysey

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Becky Pospical

Arts and Crafts 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 arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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.