Country Pool Design Ideas
This is a beautiful natural freeform pool and spa recently on HGTV Ultimate Pools, located in Dallas, TX. The big thing about this project that was unique was the trees. We were required to save all the trees. There are a lot of areas where the paving is not mortared together to allow moisture and air through to help the trees. There is a 6' elevation change that helps incorporate the boulders and waterfall into the hillside for a more natural look. There was an existing green house that was removed and the existing garage was turned it into a cabana/pool house with a covered area to relax in with furniture by the deep end of the pool. There is a big deep end for lots of activity along with a nice size shallow end for water sports, including basketball. The clients' wish list included a cave, slide, and waterfalls along with a firepit. The cave can comfortably sit 6 people and is cool in the hot Texas weather. We used pockets of plants around to soften things and break up all the rock to create a more natural look with the overall setting. A bridge was built between the pool and the spa to look like an illusion that the water is running from the pool down into the spa. 2013 APSP Region3 Bronze Award - Designed by Mike Farley. FarleyPoolDesigns.com
Berkshire Pool House. Photographer: Rob Karosis
fire place separate indoor and outdoor - wangchung
Amazing front porch of a modern farmhouse built by Steve Powell Homes (www.stevepowellhomes.com). Photo Credit: David Cannon Photography (www.davidcannonphotography.com)
This Dallas freeform pool & spa was built on a lot with a 20' drop. The clients were told repeatedly that they could not build a pool on their site. Three terrace railroad tied walls were removed and the pool was carved into the hillside. The trees had to remain so the existing hammock could stay along with the wood deck. Stone walls 6' and 5' above the pool created an awesome sound of the waterfall and spa spillway. Imported Arizona flagstone used to tie in with the existing brick on the house. Pockets were left for plants to soften the wall and patio. Diving pool with huge tanning ledge provides for both activity and relaxation. The stone walls are done in Milsap random pattern and the Pebblesheen is Tahoe Blue. Project designed by Mike Farley. To see more pictures and videos go to Mike's Reference Site at FarleyPoolDesigns.com. Pictures taken by Mike Farley
Photo: Michael Hospelt, Architect: Mark Becker, Interior Design: Erin Martin