Karson Photography

This elegant pool is part of a comprehensive backyard project for a home near Kleinberg which includes a large cabana with outdoor fireplace plus an adjoining spacious outdoor kitchen. The pool's light gray Armorcoat interior stands in soft contrast to the surrounding flagstone coping and deck. The custom Roman end design includes entry steps in the shallow end and a swim out bench in the deep end. The adjoining spa is centred across from a sheer descent waterfall on a raised feature wall, while a row of dense cedars adds privacy. (18 x 44, custom rectangular)

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TO - Backyard Remodel

RAP Construction Group, LLC

La Cantera Dream Home

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

Aquaduct Street Custom Pool House

Alair Homes Mount Pleasant

This contemporary traditional custom pool and guesthouse features an outdoor wet bar, sizeable pool, and orange accents.

Camden

Brandon Architects, Inc.

David Tosti

Peter Peirce

A Window to the World in Alys Beach, FL

E. F. San Juan

Private Residence / Alys Beach, Florida Architect: Eric Watson Builder: Hufham Farris Construction Working with Hufham Farris Construction and architect Eric Watson on this beautiful and unique Alys Beach residence, we supplied a custom E. F. San Juan front entry door, custom interior windows for the wine cellar, custom exterior gates, exterior railings, exterior paneling and trim, and the magnificent Loewen® windows and doors that make a statement the moment you see the home. Challenges: Due to our limited production capacity in the wake of Hurricane Michael, providing custom millwork for this home was challenging, but our team was happy and proud to return to work after such a disaster. The primary challenge on this gorgeous 5,050-plus-square-foot residence designed by Eric Watson was the vaulted two-story wall of windows that comprises most of the facade. Another feature of this home is the incredible 600-bottle wine cellar on the first floor. Watson wanted this amenity to be a focal point for residents and guests, with large glass windows looking into the cellar from a hallway at the front of the house. Due to the delicate nature of wine and the need to protect the bottles from sunlight, this meant creating custom windows that would block the light while still allowing a view of the cellar from the outside. E. F. San Juan provided these custom windows that filter UV light and are airtight to keep out moisture and regulate the cellar’s temperature. Solution: We worked closely with our trusted partners at Loewen to supply the large, impact-rated windows for the home’s grand facade and throughout the property, along with exterior doors leading to the courtyard, balconies, and other outdoor living spaces. The E. F. San Juan team also created the accompanying millwork and matching exterior trim, railings, and more. Providing privacy, security, and beauty, the front entry door and driveway gates were also made by E. F. San Juan. This new-build home, completed in 2020, exudes the quintessential luxury and unique design acumen of Alys Beach. It was recently sold by agent Matt McGuire of Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty for $7.2 million—a record-breaking sale for residences north of Scenic Highway 30-A in the coastal South Walton area of Northwest Florida. E. F. San Juan is proud to be part of the talented team that created such a standout property in the affluent community of Alys Beach. —- Photography by Tim Kramer, courtesy of Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty

Rosemary Beach

Peacock Pavers

Sophisticated Desertscape - Gilbert

Premier Paradise, Inc.

Bradshaw Family

Richard's Total Backyard Solutions

Elegance meets simplicity! Day or night, this backyard is stunning from every angle! Beautiful Icelandic Blue Sky marble pavers, coping and split face stacked stone. Deep blue hues with the Primera Stone Grigio Treasure interior for the pool. Water bowls, glass mosaic pool tile, and a huge water sheer feature centered as the focal point of this pool & spa combo. This pool is also a self-cleaning pool with the PV3 in-floor system. At night, this backyard comes to life! Designer: Johnathan Gill Photographer: Cove Studio Products Landscape Lights: Nitelites of Houston Pool Interior: Wet Edge PV3: Paramount Pools & Spas Equipment: Pentair

Pool Build - Beautiful Pool Designs & Builds

Flores Cleanup & More

Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers

Benjamin Benschneider

pool glass fences & decks

American Frameless Glass Enclosures

Masterfully Designed Outdoor Living Space in Arcadia

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

The light-colored natural wood pergola adds to the rustic feel of this outdoor space without contradicting the clean lines of the more modern BBQ island.

Aquaduct Street Custom Pool House

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This contemporary traditional custom pool and guesthouse features an outdoor wet bar, sizeable pool, and orange accents.

Contemporary White 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 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.