Harvey Smith Photography

Malahide Natural Thin Stone Veneer Pool Area

Malahide thin stone veneer from the Quarry Mill gives this pool a relaxing and old world feel. Malahide natural stone veneer has gray and white tones that will add a bit of simple charm to your projects. The irregular stone stapes and random edges will work well with projects like accent walls, exterior siding, and chimneys. These random shapes will create a unique pattern of stone and add dimension to your space. Malahide stones also adds an antique element to both rustic and contemporary decors. The neutral colors will blend well with both the dark or metallic tones of modern electronics and priceless collectables and art.

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Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.

Entry Courtyard - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes

Earth Model (by: Kargar Construction)

MJS Designers Group

Photos provided by Kargar Construction

Spa Fencing - Paddington

Aqua Vista Glass

Give your spa the luxury treatment with glass fencing. This particular example in Paddington, Brisbane is secured using our Pin Fixed system to give it a neat, seamless and modern finish without compromising safety.

New Orleans Reimagined

Swallowtail Architecture

Tripp Smith

Cocon exotique au coeur de la ville

In-Vivo Paysage

Joshua Nimmo

NIMMO Architecture

Bridle Path Private Residence

Orro Artistic Tile

Private Residence Interior Indoor Pool Room

Outdoor Spaces

Crossville Studios

2cm porcelain paver

New Ranch House Near Austin, Texas

David Manning Architecture

Norman Garrettson Photography. View from the Master Bedroom Terrace to the Gust House. Please notice the stone sculpture fountain pouring water into the pool.

Contemporain Piscine

Azalea - The New American Home

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Azalea is The 2012 New American Home as commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders and was featured and shown at the International Builders Show and in Florida Design Magazine, Volume 22; No. 4; Issue 24-12. With 4,335 square foot of air conditioned space and a total under roof square footage of 5,643 this home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. It was designed and constructed to achieve the highest level of “green” certification while still including sophisticated technology such as retractable window shades, motorized glass doors and a high-tech surveillance system operable just by the touch of an iPad or iPhone. This showcase residence has been deemed an “urban-suburban” home and happily dwells among single family homes and condominiums. The two story home brings together the indoors and outdoors in a seamless blend with motorized doors opening from interior space to the outdoor space. Two separate second floor lounge terraces also flow seamlessly from the inside. The front door opens to an interior lanai, pool, and deck while floor-to-ceiling glass walls reveal the indoor living space. An interior art gallery wall is an entertaining masterpiece and is completed by a wet bar at one end with a separate powder room. The open kitchen welcomes guests to gather and when the floor to ceiling retractable glass doors are open the great room and lanai flow together as one cohesive space. A summer kitchen takes the hospitality poolside. Awards: 2012 Golden Aurora Award – “Best of Show”, Southeast Building Conference – Grand Aurora Award – “Best of State” – Florida – Grand Aurora Award – Custom Home, One-of-a-Kind $2,000,001 – $3,000,000 – Grand Aurora Award – Green Construction Demonstration Model – Grand Aurora Award – Best Energy Efficient Home – Grand Aurora Award – Best Solar Energy Efficient House – Grand Aurora Award – Best Natural Gas Single Family Home – Aurora Award, Green Construction – New Construction over $2,000,001 – Aurora Award – Best Water-Wise Home – Aurora Award – Interior Detailing over $2,000,001 2012 Parade of Homes – “Grand Award Winner”, HBA of Metro Orlando – First Place – Custom Home 2012 Major Achievement Award, HBA of Metro Orlando – Best Interior Design 2012 Orlando Home & Leisure’s: – Outdoor Living Space of the Year – Specialty Room of the Year 2012 Gold Nugget Awards, Pacific Coast Builders Conference – Grand Award, Indoor/Outdoor Space – Merit Award, Best Custom Home 3,000 – 5,000 sq. ft. 2012 Design Excellence Awards, Residential Design & Build magazine – Best Custom Home 4,000 – 4,999 sq ft – Best Green Home – Best Outdoor Living – Best Specialty Room – Best Use of Technology 2012 Residential Coverings Award, Coverings Show 2012 AIA Orlando Design Awards – Residential Design, Award of Merit – Sustainable Design, Award of Merit 2012 American Residential Design Awards, AIBD – First Place – Custom Luxury Homes, 4,001 – 5,000 sq ft – Second Place – Green Design

The Skyline

Bauhaus Custom Homes

Costa Christ Media

Pool Speakers

Safe And Sound Home Systems, Inc

SPANISH STYLE HOUSE IN TUSTIN, CA

Jay S. Crawford, A.I.A.

Piscinas de gres porcelánico

Interazulejo

Modelo Cupira multi con borde creta a juego.

Small Space - Big Impact

Texas Pools

Calda essenzialità con tocchi retrò per una villa sul mare

Ideal Work

Zona piscina in stile scandinavo, in cui il cemento chiaro si intervalla al legno naturale, per un effetto di grande comfort e naturalità.

Ski Ranch

The Ranch Mine

Photo by Roehner + Ryan

Brown Courtyard 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.