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Contemporary Black Pool Design Ideas
Unique color-changing pool lighting. Elevated color concrete pool deck. Lawn is Bolero Plus from Delta Bluegrass.
Design by Magrane Associates Landscape Design.
Photo Credits: Hunter Industries, FX Luminaire.
This lovely landscape sports a poured in place concrete slab patio with drought tolerant sedum plants between the slabs. This sedum mix is sold in sheets then cut to fit but it’s actually grown for green-roof application. It works perfectly in this hot environment too as it is extremely drought tolerant and can go a month without water. Because the water runoff is absorbed between the slabs the patio drainage works perfectly and there are no need for drains.The swimming pool is of the fiberglass variety. Though the initial investment is greater than that of vinyl pools the ROI is greater over a 10 year period. Fiberglass pools retains more heat as the pool shell is all one piece and they don’t ever require a new liner.. This fiberglass pool has cool built-in benching and steps. And there is even a swim jet built into one side great for those cardio blasting swims. The pool interior colour is grey though it shows a soft blue/grey when water is added due to the reflection of the sky and other surroundings. The pool coping is natural stone with rock face edge. The steel arbour was custom made. Metal (steel) was chosen for it’s slim strength as wood placed here would have been too chunky. The best rooms (indoors or our) have a subtle layering of textural elements. To me this landscape needed a structure here to define the “rooms” It will look even better in a few years when the vines reach the top and the Miscanthus on either side reaches its 7′ height!The 12′ x 16′ pavilion is also made of steel and houses an alfresco dining table and sofa set. The pavilions built in cupola makes the warm breezes comfortably pass through with no need for a fan. It’s also sunken 2′ from the pool/patio height and nestled nicely in the corner. I must also mention the large slim planters with “Red Shades” Canna lily within. They are the perfect boldness/balance!Step through the arbor and a linear pond with “floating” natural stone step is revealed! Two smooth flow scuppers are responsible for the quiet waterfalls either side. A wood deck overhangs the pond adding softness to the setting. A modern retaining wall with natural stone cap runs the full width of the pond and pool adding interest and dimension. In the covered outdoor living area this wall is the perfect seat wall - adding lots of extra party seating!
The lesson to be learned here is that good design can be applied to any space. This backyard is only 50′ x 45′ and look what can be achieved! Landscape design and photography by Melanie Rekola
A modern custom small backyard pool with lifted hot tub, gray concrete surround, and black tiles.
Nationally Recognized Swimming Pool Builders
This was my favorite aspect of the redesign. We took several negatives and turned them into incredible, showcase features. For example, the current basement has 8 foot high ceilings and is used primarily for storage. Our plan lowers it 4 feet, allowing for an enormous car and art gallery. The walls of the pool are acrylic letting in light and turning this area into a coveted place to entertain. The reflecting pool is approximately 150 feet long and invites people from the house into the yard to enjoy the gardens and the views. There are several unusable acres of hillside. Our plan calls for those to be planted with wine producing grapes with a wine cellar and caves built into the hillside.
- QUADRAT OTTOMAN. Elegance and simplicity define the Quadrat Seating collection. The straight lines of the geometrically stylish pieces that make up this collection can instantly beautify your outdoor space as well as your indoor space. Thanks to its modular quality, this set gives you the freedom to design an area that suits your functional needs and your style preferences.
Three different sizes available.
https://cassoni.com/Quadrat_ottoman
- QUADRAT COFFEE TABLE.
31''1/2W x 31''1/2D x 12''5/8H.
47''1/4W x 47''1/4D x 12''5/8H.
https://cassoni.com/Quadrat_coffee_table
- CUBO PLANTER. Cubo is an indoor/outdoor collection of pots and planters illuminated from within. Light pots also contain a self-watering tube system. The double-walled design features an "inner pot" with a smaller capacity than the size of the "outer pot", therefore allowing larger pots to be much lighter and easier to move around. It's made of polyethylene resin by rotational moulding. 100% Recyclable and its suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Available in five different sizes.
https://cassoni.com/Cubo_planter