Outdoor living area incorporates a custom slide, sun deck, divider wall with water feature and fire pit and multiple sitting areas.

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

Modern St. Michaels Farmhouse

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Pirates Themed Backyard

AquaTerra Outdoors

In this pirates themed backyard there is so much to do for kids of all ages! Details include a rope swing from an artificial tree, large slide that takes you underground before you enter the pool, an enormous grotto to stay cool under, a rope bridge over the pool, spa and tanning ledge. For those less adventurous, there are two covered deck area as well as a large covered outdoor living area. Photography: Daniel Driensky

Toblesky-Green Architects

This custom home in the Santa Monica Mountains was designed for the president of one of the home developers that we do work for. It is approximately 11,000 square feet under roof and the family couldn't be happier with it. It's a great party house. I hope you enjoy it. Photos by Sieren Photography.

Custom Design - Outdoor Living - Marquis Seven Hills

Blue Heron

Smith

Sun Pools

Inground Pool with Slide

Goodall Pools & Spas

Poolside Waterfall with Slide

King Concrete Ottawa Inc.

Pool with Slide and Fire Pit

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.

Pool Party Paradise

Keith Zars Pools

Grotto dolphin slide, layered stone spillway, baja shelf, swim up bar, outdoor kitchen, flagstone decking

Scenic Overlook

Cascade Custom Pools

The Edge

Conscious Environments Inc.

Luxury Outdoor Project

Power Concrete Construction & Design Center

Cotabush

Parrot Bay Pools & Spas

Lake of the Ozarks Remodel

NSPJ Architects

White Project

Liquid Concept Pools

Backyard Fun - AFTER the project!

On Site Landscape

John Prouty

Newport Hills

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Photo: Chad Mellon

Radiant In Ground Pool (22x44) w/ Rico Rock Waterfall and Slide

American Pool and Spa

This is a 22x44ft Inground Pool (Radiant Adirondack model); with an entry depth of 3ft 4in (with a slide of 2ft 8in to the 6ft deep end). This is a non-diving pool. There is an Offset 8ft Fiberglass steps that lead into the pool. This pool is fitted with a Rico Rock waterfall + slide.

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.