Beautiful Ipe wood was used by Ryan Hughes Design Build in the creation of the raised deck... a perfect spot for multiple Brown Jordan lounge chairs adjacent to the pool and the stone grotto. Photography by Jimi Smith Photography.

desierto curvazon

Bianchi Design

Bloomfield Hills, MI (II)

DesRosiers Architects

James Haefner Photography

Innsbruck Pool

Morgan Howarth Photography

Photo: Morgan Howarth

Large Contemporary Pool & Spacious Cabana with Fireplace

Thrasher Pool and Spa

Ledge Lounger in-pool Chaise

Ledge Lounger

Contemporary Hillside home on Reynolds Mt.

Retro+Fit Design L.L.C.

A very contemporary home on a tricky mountainside lot with incredible views of downtown, Beaverdam Valley, The French Broad River, and Mt. Pisgah. Designed to blend into the hillside. Photos by Ryan Theede

Overflow Pools

AAA Custom Pools

Perimeter Overflow Pools by AAA Custom Pools, Inc #elegance #pooldesign #overflowpool #floridaliving #floridapooldesign http://aaacustompools.com/portfolio-of-south-florida-perimeter-overflow-pool-designer.html

Custom Interiors

Beer Architectural Group

Lake Travis Modern Oasis

Landscape Architecture to include pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, landscaping, driveway design, outdoor furniture.

Laurel Project

Flexi Tech Contracting Inc.

Pool 30'X13' with 6'X6' spa, pebble finish 1''X1'' white glass tile

Situated on a three-acre Intracoastal lot with 350 feet of seawall, North Ocean Boulevard is a 9,550 square-foot luxury compound with six bedrooms, six full baths, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen, great room, library, home gym, covered loggia, summer kitchen, 75-foot lap pool, tennis court and a six-car garage. A gabled portico entry leads to the core of the home, which was the only portion of the original home, while the living and private areas were all new construction. Coffered ceilings, Carrera marble and Jerusalem Gold limestone contribute a decided elegance throughout, while sweeping water views are appreciated from virtually all areas of the home. The light-filled living room features one of two original fireplaces in the home which were refurbished and converted to natural gas. The West hallway travels to the dining room, library and home office, opening up to the family room, chef’s kitchen and breakfast area. This great room portrays polished Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and 10-foot French doors. The East wing contains the guest bedrooms and master suite which features a marble spa bathroom with a vast dual-steamer walk-in shower and pedestal tub The estate boasts a 75-foot lap pool which runs parallel to the Intracoastal and a cabana with summer kitchen and fireplace. A covered loggia is an alfresco entertaining space with architectural columns framing the waterfront vistas.

Fire and water

Total Pool + Patio, LLC

Geometric - Batterton - Georgetown

Cody Pools, Inc.

Contemporary pool with swim up bar, in pool barstools, laminar water features, raised spa with spillway and tanning ledges.

Outdoor Pool and Gazebo Lighting, Audio and Electrical, Glenburnie Rd, Vermont

The Electric Crew

A collaboration between The Electric Crew and The Pool Company (Melbourne) to create this outdoor pool-side living space. The pergola was fitted with a Big Ass Fan, Wireless audio sound system and LED down lights. We fully automated the lighting and appliances so that the owner can have full control from their smart phone from anywhere. All lights are high quality LEDs sourced exclusively by The Electric Crew.

Old Cypress Pointe Windsong

PB Built

Architectural Photography - Ron Rosenzweig

Contemporary Pool Design Ideas with Tile

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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.