Lake Forest, IL Swimming Pool and Raised Hot Tub with Laminar Fountains

Request Free Quote This traditional swimming pool and raised hot tub in Lake Forest IL is dripping with elegance. Travertine coping and decking accents the Super Blue Exposed aggregate pool finish, which also picks up the colors from the in-pool colored lighting. Laminar Flow water features surround the pool, presenting a color-changing vertical element. The pool also features an automatic pool safety cover with custom stone walk-on lid system. Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan

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Greater Detroit Landscape Company

Plunge Pool

Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC

Vicky Martel

Pool 5 -freeform swimming pool

RHR Pools, Inc.

32x36x18 Freeform 3-6 deep, 7x8 spa +18" raised with rock fall face, shelf for floating rock steps, 6" Raised Tile Wall, Country Classic travertine set in a French pattern, Florida Stucco Gem finish in White,

North Ranch Exterior

Holly Viane Interiors, LLC

HVI

Vesta

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

"Vesta" was designed by Mark Pettes of MDP Landscape Consultants Limited and Pro-Land was hired to construct the project in 2012. The backyard landscape included a pool with spillover spa faced in natural stone. Tiered walls surrounding the pool create division between the turf area where the kids can play. We installed flagstone on all patio spaces and retaining/decorative walls. And the main lounge feature is the custom fireplace for cooler nights spent outside.

Pool Deck and Covered Lanai

Architectural Design & Construction

Tropical Light Photography.

Outdoor Kitchen and pergola Project in South Florida

Luxapatio

A complete contemporary backyard project was taken to another level of design. This amazing backyard was completed in the beginning of 2013 in Weston, Florida. The project included an Outdoor Kitchen with equipment by Lynx, and finished with Emperador Light Marble and a Spanish stone on walls. Also, a 32” X 16” wooden pergola attached to the house with a customized wooden wall for the TV on a structured bench with the same finishes matching the Outdoor Kitchen. The project also consist of outdoor furniture by The Patio District, pool deck with gold travertine material, and an ivy wall with LED lights and custom construction with Black Absolute granite finish and grey stone on walls. For more information regarding this or any other of our outdoor projects please visit our web-sight at www.luxapatio.com where you may also shop online at www.luxapatio/Online-Store.html. Our showroom is located in the Doral Design District at 3305 NW 79 Ave Miami FL. 33122 or contact us at 305-477-5141.

Gib - San Pools Ltd.

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100% relaxation in your very own backyard

Project Sauna + Infrared Lounger + Steam Room

Ambient Elements

Ambient Elements creates conscious designs for innovative spaces by combining superior craftsmanship, advanced engineering and unique concepts while providing the ultimate wellness experience. We design and build outdoor kitchens, saunas, infrared saunas, steam rooms, hammams, cryo chambers, salt rooms, snow rooms and many other hyperthermic conditioning modalities.

Open Water - Southlake, TX

One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape

We created this natural swimming pool in Southlake, TX featuring natural rock work and three separate swimming pool areas. The diving pool features a 1"x1" glass tile slide and a rock diving board. The play pool includes four glass tile swim up bar stools and the hot spring inspired spa overlooks the sunken bar area with custom cedar pergola. Swimming pool landscaping, landscape lighting, Olympic-grade underwater speakers, and state of the art pool equipment and pool hydraulics make this pool outstanding.

Swim Through Grottos, Lazy River & Waterfalls Highlight This Oklahoma Pool

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

Featured on HGTV's "Cool Pools", the "Scuba Pool" was inspired by the homeowner's love for scuba diving, so we created stone tunnels and a deep diving area as well as lazy rivers and two grottos connected by a native Oklahoma boulder waterfall. A large beach entry gives young ones plenty of play space as well. These homeowners can entertain large groups easily with this multi-function outdoor space. Design and Construction by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. photos by KO Rinearson

Pinewood Paradise

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

optimal entertaining. Without a doubt, this is one of those projects that has a bit of everything! In addition to the sun-shelf and lumbar jets in the pool, guests can enjoy a full outdoor shower and locker room connected to the outdoor kitchen. Modeled after the homeowner's favorite vacation spot in Cabo, the cabana-styled covered structure and kitchen with custom tiling offer plenty of bar seating and space for barbecuing year-round. A custom-fabricated water feature offers a soft background noise. The sunken fire pit with a gorgeous view of the valley sits just below the pool. It is surrounded by boulders for plenty of seating options. One dual-purpose retaining wall is a basalt slab staircase leading to our client's garden. Custom-designed for both form and function, this area of raised beds is nestled under glistening lights for a warm welcome. Each piece of this resort, crafted with precision, comes together to create a stunning outdoor paradise! From the paver patio pool deck to the custom fire pit, this landscape will be a restful retreat for our client for years to come!

Luxury 75' Long Lap Pool Ridgewood NJ

Thomas Flint Landscape Design & Development

Geometric Travertine Pool with Negative Edge & Fire Wall

Great Escapes Custom Pools

Geometric Travertine pool with raised square spa, raised planters, raised beam fire wall with sheer descents, negative edge with catch basin, Paramount PV3 infloor cleaning system, and travertine paver decking in Versailles Pattern. Material finishes include 2x4 splitface travertine in light, 3cm bull nosed travertine coping in light walnut, 1x1 Mosaic marble waterline tiles in Crema Marfil, Wet Edge Primera Stone polished pebble interior in Blue Pacific Coast, Travertine Pavers in Versailles Pattern and color Aske Kale.

Los Feliz Guest House and Pool - Backyard

BE Landscape Design

This large Tudor home and guest house was experiencing terrible flooding during heavy rains. We created an elaborate drainage system connecting downspouts to underground pipes. In addition, berms were designed and planted with low water use plants to create a more level front yard and a safe percolation area for water to drain. We created more usable space in the front yard, and reduced the water consumption by 50%. The backyard was completely redesigned to include a pool, fireplace, outdoor cooking area, new retainer walls and plants for both privacy and beauty.

Modern Exterior Enhances a Classic Home

Betz Pools Limited

The focal point at the entrance is a Wiarton tiger strip ledgerock plinth to display the house number. The garden bed below the front window was raised to match the landing and a new asphalt driveway was inlaid between borders of Eramosa flagstone. What a beautiful way to welcome guests.

Kew Residence

Adie Courtney Architect

Derek Swalwell

Myers Park - Custom Back Yard Landscape

The Whole Blooming Landscape, Inc.

Black Pool Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.