Contemporary Kidney-shaped Pool Design Ideas
Donna Livingston Design
This home was a love affair as it was a light filled 1956 house that needed a complete face lift. I literally took it down to the studs. I raised the ceilings and added a new master suite wing, and added onto the entry with new doors and windows. It had the potential to be a beauty with its lush greenery and private setting.
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC
We extended the pool deck out toward the lagoon, in order to gain more floor space around the pool. We created a number of new sitting and sunning areas. We provided spots that have shade, as well as designing a new covered pool pavilion with an outside bar and grill. The pavilion was designed to match elements of the main house. We wanted to retain the existing palm trees, so the new Timbertech decking was custom cut to allow the trees to grow. A pool changing area and shower were added along with the wire / cable rail system.
Swan Pools Southern California
Swan Pools | Tropical Haven
Feast on a taste of the tropics, while maintaining a sizeable space for eating, entertaining, or just plain living! This Mission Viejo landscape combines Natural Casa Loma concrete with Red Mountain Stone coping – offering both exotic ambiance and modern artistry. The raised spa is accessible by stone steps, and boasts a unique Rip Rap water feature to emulate a streaming waterfall. The open layout monopolizes on natural light, creating the perfect outdoor setting to capture our sunny SoCal weather.
summerville33
This contemporary traditional custom pool and guesthouse features an outdoor wet bar, sizeable pool, and orange accents.
New Outlooks Construction
Relaxing in the summertime has never looked more beautiful. Whether you're looking to catch some sun, or cool off from a hot day, you will find plenty of amusement with this project. This timeless, contemporary pool house will be the biggest hit among friends and family.
JRP Design & Remodel
Our client came to us with a desire to take an overgrown, neglected space and transform it into a clean contemporary backyard for the family to enjoy. Having had less than stellar experiences with other contractors, they wanted to find a trustworthy company; One that would complement their style and provide excellent communication. They saw a JRP banner at their son's baseball game at Westlake High School and decided to call. After meeting with the team, they knew JRP was the firm they needed to give their backyard a complete overhaul.
With a focus on sleek, clean lines, this contemporary backyard is captivating. The outdoor family room is a perfect blend of beauty, form, and function. JRP reworked the courtyard and dining area to create a space for the family to enjoy together. An outdoor pergola houses a media center and lounge. Restoration Hardware low profile furniture provides comfortable seating while maintaining a polished look. The adjacent barbecue is perfect for crafting up family dinners to enjoy amidst a Southern California sunset.
Before renovating, the landscaping was an unkempt mess that felt overwhelming. Synthetic grass and concrete decking was installed to give the backyard a fresh feel while offering easy maintenance. Gorgeous hardscaping takes the outdoor area to a whole new level. The resurfaced free-form pool joins to a lounge area that's perfect for soaking up the sun while watching the kids swim. Hedges and outdoor shrubs now maintain a clean, uniformed look.
A tucked-away area taken over by plants provided an opportunity to create an intimate outdoor dining space. JRP added wooden containers to accommodate touches of greenery that weren't overwhelming. Bold patterned statement flooring contrasts beautifully against a neutral palette. Additionally, our team incorporated a fireplace for a feel of coziness.
Once an overlooked space, the clients and their children are now eager to spend time outdoors together. This clean contemporary backyard renovation transformed what the client called "an overgrown jungle" into a space that allows for functional outdoor living and serene luxury.
Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC
Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
This NESPA award-winning vinyl pool also features a gunite spa — the two are attached by a cascading waterfall. Curved natural bluestone coping and engineered pavers connect the multiple levels of this outdoor living space, which features natural stone retaining walls, brightly colored patio furniture, a stunning built-in fireplace, beautiful pergola and a bevy of perennials and annual plantings. (This makes for a beautiful backyard view from the screened-in porch on the back of our client's home!)
Sun Surfaces of Orlando, Inc.
Sun Surfaces of Orlando installs pool decks that are comfortable to the feet even in the hottest summers, without sacrificing its elegant quality! Call us now for more details!
Sun Surfaces of Orlando
330 Maguire Rd.
Ocoee, Florida 34761
(407) 423-3342
http://www.DecorativeConcreteOrlando.com
TKP Architects
mountain contemporary entertaining space with natural pool and hot tub. Surrounded by a large waterfall with three smaller waterfalls below. The natural hot tub has a dramatic fire wall edge.
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
PA Landscape Group, Inc. http://www.palandscapegroup.com/
Project Entry: Wormleysburg Residence
2013 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner
Category: Residential $60,000 & Over
Award Level: Silver
Project Description:
On this project our client was looking to create an exterior environment that mirrored the eloquent, modern style of the interior of his home, while still feeling comfortable and welcoming. The interior had been updated with a contemporary feel. The owner is a person with high appreciation for art and architecture. He likes to entertain and does so in a casual fashion. The attention to detail of the interior space was the benchmark for the exterior space. Every room inside the house had a comfortable deliberate feel and the intent was to do the same with the exterior.
The hardscape of the exterior space had been renovated in the recent past. However it was done with poor workmanship and material selection. The softscape of the exterior space was well planned but had been done some time ago and had become overgrown. Given the disrepair of the hardscape we made the decision to completely rework the hardscape. On the softscape side we saw a great opportunity to take advantage of some mature plant material while adding some of our own selections. Our design goal was to create usable spaces from the time a guest would enter the landscape thus allowing them to enjoy the entire property. We also wanted to capitalize on views from the interior.
We start at the driveway where guest would arrive. The guests proceed down walkway with cedar and copper trellis on either side. The design of the trellises was drawn from an existing cedar pergola at the pool area. The guests would then reach a space where a 6' Basalt column fountain is located. The fountain is placed so that it is the focal point from the kitchen of the house through a two story corner window. The fountain is placed on a permeable paver surface for a clean look. The next area the guest would come upon is the fire feature space. The carved granite fire bowl was selected to complement the accent paver in the fountain and fire feature spaces. In both of these spaces a rustic tumbled paver was selected as the main field for a casual feel and a granite type accent paver was selected to add a touch of elegance. These two spaces were laid out to capitalize on the mature River Birch and Red Bud that provide an overhead plane to help define the spaces. An added touch of pine straw mulch was used to help brighten up these spaces and complements the mature nature of the property.
After leaving the fire feature area the guests would enter the pool surround. This is the space that was designated for the main entertaining area. The paver selection in this space was made to set a tone of sheer elegance. The border paver in this area was carried through from the other spaces to create continuity. Ample space was laid out for grilling, dinning and lounging. Off of the main area were two more spaces. The first of which is a recessed hot tub area. The placement of the hot tub was to be convenient to the pool area. The not tub was recessed so that it would not dominate the space. The final area was lawn space off of the back side of the pool area. This area allows you the opportunity to stroll through the landscape and enjoy the plant material.
Low voltage lighting was used in the landscape to accent plant material as well as extend the usability of the spaces at night. Along the perimeter of the property select plant material is lighted to provide a sense of depth. Special features such as the fountain and pergola were also lighted. The 6' Basalt fountain makes a huge statement from both inside and outside the house.
In the end the project achieved the goals we set out for and exceed the expectations our client.
Photo Credit: PA Landscape Group, Inc.
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