Float this beautiful rustic river pool around the tiki hut and swim up bar, under the bridge and swim through the grotto with a moon roof. The pool includes an oversized hot tub, elevated tanning ledge and beach entry.

Keller Natural Paradise

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

Keller Natural Paradise designed by Mike Farley. Beautiful Vanishing Edge pool with lots of natural rock with a really nice long Dolphin slide. Handicap access for pool & lots of mosaic tiles for the grand kids. FarleyPoolDesigns.com

Tumbleweed Drive Scottsdale AZ

Platinum Realty Network

glistening, solar heated pool. This backyard OASIS awaits you with travertine pavers, outdoor speakers, TV, grassy (Turf) area, and mountain views in all directions. Waterslide in natural looking boulders and waterfall effect.

Pool Paradise

Vernon Wentz

This is a pool that screams for the kids and relaxation for the adults. If you are young and want to have fun you can enjoy the water slide or a trip under a bridge on a lazy river or get some energy out with water sports like basket ball and volley ball. If you are into relaxing then this is also your stop. From a swim up bar, tanning shelf or a trip to the spa how could you not relax. With the night life in mind this pool is surrounded by ample seating, a fire pit wall, bbq set up and a wet bar/dinning area pavilion. Designed by: Schindler Design Co Built by Claffey Pools Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

Scottsdale Pool

Mirage Pools and Spas

Beautiful all tile pool built in Scottsdale AZ

Orange, California Pool & Spa

Alan Smith Pool Plastering & Construction

Ridgeway Drive

Creative Noodle

Second Floor Slide

Tipton Spires Design|Build

An incredibly fun party pool, large natural boulder swimming pool with a flowing free formed shape, waterfalls and custom fire features. A custom addition second floor balcony was constructed to feature a water slide from the second floor. Under the custom deck is a custom fireplace, outdoor licing and a custon gourmet outdoor kitchen and bar. A large fire pit detination area overlooks the property. A beautiful deep blue pebble tec plaster and a lush green oasis landscape complete this project.

Dripping Springs

Southwest Custom Pools & Outdoor Living

Custom Design - Outdoor Living - Marquis Seven Hills

Large slide with waterfall bridge

Makena Beach Maui home

Mountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'l

The west Maui mountains in the distance are your view from the spa and infinity pool. Built with lava rock walls, travertine stone decking, and custom deep blue pool tile. The water slide takes you down to a sand beach! At the edge of the natural beach.

Second Floor Slide

Tipton Spires Design|Build

Pool Slide

Platinum Poolcare

This amazing home features a backyard patio and pool area with a spectacular custom pool with many features including island which feature sitting areas and fire pit a spa as well as incredible slide which goes into the swimming pool. The pool measures roughly 2300 square feet, and has a deep end of 10'0". The spa is raised and has 12 therapy heads. There is LED colored lighting throughout the project. There is a 300 square foot zero depth beach entry into the pool with agitator jets to keep the water moving. There is also a sunshelf within the pool. The lazy river wraps around the sunken island, and the current in the lazy river is propelled by a commercial waterpark quality pumping system. The sunken island has lighting, a fire pit, and a bridge connecting it to the decking area. There is an infinity edge on one edge of the pool. The pool also has an in-floor cleaning system to keep it clean and sanitary. The swimming pool also has the ability to change colors at night utilizing the amazing LED lighting system. The pool and spa exposed aggregate finish is French Gray color. The slide that cascades down the grotto is custom built. The waterfall grotto also provide a thrilling jump off point into the deepest part of the pool. This amazing backyard was designed and built for a home in Bull Valley Illinois.

Frankfort Vinyl Lined Pool

All Seasons Pools & Spas, Inc.

Vinyl lined pool (kidney shaped pool), Belgard paver decking: Laffitt Rustic Slab - Danville Beige & London Gray; Weston wall caps, Belgard coping: charcoal, Loop-Loc liner: Opalescent - Blue; S.R. Smith: Turbo Slide - Sandstone

The Georges'

Piscines et Spas Barracuda Pools and Spas

Modern St. Michaels Farmhouse

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Backyard Fun

On Site Landscape

John Prouty

Custom Pool Design - Evans

Anderson Brothers Pools

Blue Pool Design Ideas with a Water Slide

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.