This homeowner was looking for a luxurious getaway to relax by! Designed for entertaining, this project features a natural-wood themed poolside pavilion, and underneath it lies a homey lounge area in front of the wood-burning fireplace! A glorious outdoor kitchen, patio & deck, puts the finishing touching on this resort styled project!

Reflections

Ryan Hughes Design

Crystals sparkle in an amazing outdoor light fixture to illuminate an elegant lounge area adjacent to the spa. Patio Renaissance deep seating with oversized lounge chairs of curving frames and plush cushions. A modern design coffee table and outdoor rug complete the outdoor room. Photography by Jimi Smith.

Barrington Hills Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Sunken Bar and Slide

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This outdoor living space in Barrington Hills, IL has it all. The swimming pool measures 1,520 square feet, and is 3'6" to 10'0" deep. The hot tub measures 7'0" x 13'0" and is equipped with 16 hydrotherapy heads. Both pool and spa have colored LED lights. The spa has an automatic cover with stone lid system. Adjacent to the hot tub is a sunken bar with kitchen and grill, covered with a thatch palapa. The sunken bar doubles as a serving area for the 5 underwater bar stools within the pool. There is a sunshelf in the shallow area of the pool measuring 125 square feet that has 5 LED lit bubbler water features. There are two sets of shallow end steps attached to the sunshelf. The custom slide is constructed on a stacked stone structure which provides a large stone step system for entry. The pool and hot tub coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Buff color, Sandblast finish with a modified squared edge. The pool has an in-floor automatic cleaning system. The interior surface is French Gray exposed aggregate finish. The pool is also equipped with Volleyball and Basketball systems.

Robin Stancliff

Quintessential Texas Blue & White

Weisz Selection Outdoor Living Specialists

Quintessential Texas blue and white exudes modern luxury in this backyard transformation from ordinary to extraordinary by Weisz Selection! Every angle excites the viewer and beckons them to enjoy what this project has to offer. From gathering around the fire pit, jumping in the pool, soaking in the infinity edge spa framed by mesmerizing twin fire bowls, lounging on the tanning ledge, relaxing pool side on the platinum marble deck, sipping on your favorite beverage while sitting at the swim-up bar stools, savoring some delicious fare prepared in the outdoor kitchen, to watching a favorite event or show on the tv, all while listening to the Zen like trickling of water down the glass tile water feature, this project has it ALL!! One would think they need an expansive space to encompass all those wonderful features; however, our designers accomplished this in a backyard that is less than 90’ X 30’. Showcasing the expertise of our design team, we created a concept for our lucky clients that is an excellent utilization of space and encompasses all the items on their wish list! This gorgeous custom pool, spa, outdoor fire pit, and outdoor kitchen looks more like something you’d find at a luxury hotel instead of in your neighbor’s backyard. Maybe you’d like something similar in your backyard. Don’t let our next project be in your other neighbor’s yard. What is on your wish list? Contact Weisz Selection today to get started building your own dream staycation worthy backyard!

Park Cities Patterns

Hawkins-Welwood Homes

Selah Pools | 2021 Build of the Year

Selah Pools & Spas

The complete Luxe custom outdoor environment with the swimming pool as the crown jewel topped with a sunken fire pit island. A super Luxe oversized freeform spa adjacent to the pool and the beach entry. Trimmed in natural stone and Oklahoma flagstone to match the custom capped grotto. A complete amenity center patio extension with an outdoor kitchen and sink. Custom designed & built pool cabana Arbor with booted columns & cedar throughout. An expansive perimeter pool deck and custom-engineered plumbing using top-of-the-line sanitation circulation equipment by Jandy™.

Custom Pool and Backyard in Boca Raton

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This custom pool and spa have everything a backyard needs. The custom pergola over the spa rains water to keep you warm. There is also a raised wall with 2 bubblers and a fire feature.

Modern Hillside Pool Project with Fire & Water Features

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

Modern Hillside Pool Project with Fire & Water Features, Water Wall, Large Cabana with Kitchen and Perimeter Overflow Spa designed by Mike Farley in Southlake, TX. Landscaping by Joey Designs. FarleyPoolDesigns.com

Wallis Residence

Cornerstone Architects

Photography by Chase Daniel

Mooloolaba

Serenity Pool Co.

This house situated on the front of the Mooloolaba's canal had absolutely no side access to allow an excavator to go through. We researched many options including craning an excavator over the house, hiring a barge and even digging by hand. We finally se@led on using vacuum excava7on. This technique allowed us to go through our client's house without making any damage.

Curve Meets Geometric Award Winning Infinity Pool

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

Stunning Westlake swimming pool project on the golf course in Vaquerro designed by Mike Farley.

Bergamo Model

Design West

Silver travertine lines the pool deck in a nod to the inset paver details at the home’s front entryway. Glass mosaic pool and raised spa tiles are finished in Meridian Sea Green and fire bowls flanking the pool’s infinity edge light the night and this home’s gorgeous lake view. The outdoor kitchen features a Wolf grill and appliance package from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.

Custom Pool & Spa

Foxterra Design

Amazing Roman Geometric Pool & Spa in Parkland

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

Highlighted in this project was a themed backyard that was inspired by luxury from the gold chairs to the black lagoon finish and it's Roman geometric shape. This project screams Versace! The decking we used was a white marble and the accessory structure was built to mimic the arches of the swimming pool. This accessory structure was topped off with a beautiful chandelier hanging center piece. Also, a crystalized material was added to the plaster to create an extra shimmer!

Kelli small pool build

JSQ IMPROVEMENTS

Leucadia Mid Century Beach House

Esther vdB

Backyard Custom-shaped 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.