We had an open canvas for our ideas, we visioned a custom open porch and composite deck with a 35’ custom outdoor kitchen, overlooking a natural freeform custom pool, large tanning shelf, 25’ waterslide for the kids and adults, and the raised stone veneered oversized spa, all framed with a simple low maintenance landscape pallet. For the cool evenings, we pictured a two-tier gas fire table outside of the spa where the family and friends could sit and enjoy a panoramic view of their entire future backyard.

McNear Slatestone Patio Pavers

SBI Building Materials & Landscape Supplies

Project Outdoor Sauna Combi

Ambient Elements

Alpha Wellness Sensations is a global leader in sauna manufacturing, indoor and outdoor design for traditional saunas, infrared cabins, steam baths, salt caves and tanning beds. Our company runs its own research offices and production plant in order to provide a wide range of innovative and individually designed wellness solutions.

Vancouver Island Residence

Mckinley Burkart Architects

One of McKinley Burkart’s most aesthetically traditional projects, the Island Residence is a 15,000 square foot house made of pavilions and low bridges, completely surrounded by water. McKinley Burkart worked closely with landscape architects to design a residence that is fully integrated with its site. Water flows from a small fountain and trickles down, flowing throughout the site under glass bridges featuring the koi fish that populate the stream. The house implements Asian planning principles of connecting indoor and outdoor space using pavilions and bridges yet brings forth a West Coast, heavy timber aesthetic throughout the whole residence.

This Amazing Backyard Was Transformed into a Personalized Outdoor Living Environ

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

The fire pit creates an inviting spot on a cool Arizona evening.

Pools

Haggart Luxury Homes

Infinity edge pool/ hot tub with custom faux rock/ waterfalls and slide

Mediterranean Patio & Pool

Pools by Design

Concrete Pavers

Signature Paving

Contemporary in Cohasset

The Gardeners

Spanish Style Home

Eric Joffe Construction Corp

Virtually Taylor'd

ETF HOUSE

archiNOW! studio di architettura

Stamped and Stained Decorative Concrete Pool Deck

Concrete Craft

Pool decks can be stamped and stained to provide textures and color, then treated and sealed to resist harsh pool chemicals, constant water exposure and fading.

Tiled Tanning Ledge

Waterworks Pools & Spas

This 16'x34' rectangle vinyl pool has a unique ceramic tiled tanning ledge.

The Water Feature

Conscious Environments Inc.

An aboveground spa features stone coping, spill way, stone tile, natural stone veneer, Pebble Tec plaster, and seating for ten. It's surrounded by a natural dry creek bed, California coastal plants, BBQ island, fire pit, and covered patio.

Below Ground Pool with Patio and Pool House Project

ALL Renovation & Design LLC

For this project, we were asked to create an outdoor living area around a newly-constructed pool. We worked with the customer on the design, layout, and material selections. We constructed two decks: one with a vinyl pergola, and the other with a roof and screened-in porch. We installed Cambridge pavers around pool and walkways. We built custom seating walls and fire pit. Our team helped with selecting and installing planting beds and plants. Closer to the pool we constructed a custom 16’x28’ pool house with a storage area, powder room, and finished entertaining area and loft area. The interior of finished area was lined with tongue-and-groove pine boards and custom trim. To complete the project, we installed aluminum fencing and designed and installed an outdoor kitchen. In the end, we helped this Berks County homeowner completely transform their backyard into a stunning outdoor living space.

The Bailey Residence

Pacific Outdoor Living

Nicholas Pool & Water Slide

Artistry Outdoors (Custom Pools & Outdoor Living)

Windham, NH, Compact Pool and Patio Design/Build

Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.

Design Works

Brown Pool Design Ideas with Concrete 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.