Three levels of water, two large rock waterfalls and two fire features make up the luxury swimming pool and deck for Platte County Paradise. The highest pool level features a hot tub from which water spills into the main pool. From the main pool, an infinity edge that runs 30 feet in length spills water down 8 feet into the plunge pool. A slide wraps around a rock water fall and ends in the plunge pool. A beautiful stone and iron staircase escorts you and your guests to the slide. For this rustic design, all rocks were drilled and pinned into the gunnite shell with apoxy. The grotto was built so that swimmers can enter from either side to find seating. The cave is designed to hold a large group for parties. We installed two fire features; one is intended for a large gathering where outdoor couches offer seating. The other feature is at patio level. This luxury pool contains every amenity imaginable including a swim-up bar, full and cabana dry stacked with stone and featuring timber that was selected from the property.

Woodside CA, Lautner knifeedge pool and overflow spa

Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa

Perimeter overflow spa, granite blue stone lining and coping, Aquamatic Hydrolux cover, baja shelf, lautner knife edge pool, Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa, Paolo Benedetti, SWD, Master, Luxury Pool, innovative, slot edge pool, overflow pool, puddle pool, infinity pool, flooded deck pool

Outdoor oasis

Flatbrook & CO

Madeleine Dymling

Backyard Rock House

Lidyoff Landscape Development Co.

Grand Beach Entry, Diving pool with Fire Table

Sunfish Pools

Gray stamped and stained concrete decking with stone coping. Pool has a grand beach entry and margarita table. Stacked stone spa with spillover and diving end. Southwest drought tolerant landscape.

Concord Residence

SSG Pools & Spas, Inc.

Lake Travis Hill Country Craftsman #7049

Sterling Custom Homes

tre dunham - fine focus photography

New Swimming Pool and Spa with Water and Fire Features in Parkland, Florida

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This amazing pool and spa in Parkland, Florida is the ultimate backyard style retreat with pergola that features an incredibly soothing rain curtain, sunshelf for sun lounging, fire bowl fountains, and custom fireplace for those crisp winter nights in Florida!

Pool & Spa Combination

Swimming Pool Services

The spa is integrated with the upper patio and the raised wall from the pool. Natural Stone Steps make the transition form the upper patio to the pool deck.

2014 Cache Valley Parade Home

Habitations Residential Design Group

Look at all of the outdoor entertaining that can go on here. Watching movies in the pool would be really fun.

Big Custom Pool with a Rock Waterfall and Slide in Boca Raton

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This big custom pool with a rock waterfall and custom slide in Boca Raton is the ultimate display of what a backyard water park without ever leaving home. The pool is also equipped with a small water gun, sun shelf for lounging, bubblers, fire bowls and spa.

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.

Coronado Island Craftsman

Gravel To Gold, Inc.

Bluestone patio with cultured stone columns.

Woodside CA, Lautner knifeedge pool and overflow spa

Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa

Poolside Garden

James Martin Associates

Request Free Quote The small sitting area above the waterfalls is a ‘high point’ of the project, a vista vantage point. A fire pit area waits halfway up to enjoy the views of both the falls and the pool. The loose casual grace of the overlook is played out in the natural flowing style of the pool.

Saratoga Extreme Backyard Make over

Creative Environments

This swimming pool design was typical for the 1970's architecture. The original pool designer tried to capture the craftsman feel of the home but missed the mark with a 45 year old pool design. The wrought iron fence was typical back in those days as was the white coping stones and white plaster to give an aqua blue look.

Outdoor Stone Fireplace Kits

Daco Stone

It's hard to ever think about leaving this jacuzzi. With an outdoor television and stone fireplace, there isn't much of a reason to either.

Gallery

Ceramic Tile Supply Inc.

The Plantation, Ponte Vedra- Craftsman

Dean Russell Custom Homes

Back patio/pool view

King Oaks #1, geometric style with spa and outdoor kitchen area

Paradise Oasis Pools

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.