Mansfield Reserve This fifth build in the series blends proven features with whole new design concepts and new product lines to converge into a complete active lifestyle oasis. Every corner in virtually every direction delivers a function while it complements the terrain and the landscape natural beauty. This big pool comes with unique styling inside & out, with artistry in every corner. Innovative "Fresco" patio coverings let in natural light, while they keep out the heat and deliver a subtle modern look to an otherwise rustic scene. More durable metal pool cabana arbor structures deliver shade, with a sleek & modern look. Gathering places abound, from the fire pit under the string lights, to the outdoor kitchen with a long pub table serving bar. The outdoor great room connects to a well-lit single-double pickle ball court, for daytime and nighttime fun!

Mt. Holyoke

de Krassel Construction Inc.

Porches + Outdoor Rooms

Jacobson, Silverstein, Winslow / Degenhardt

Tying together the in and the out...

Badger Mountain House

First Lamp

Steve Keating Photography

Courtyard Modern

Randy Angell Designs

This project is proof that the challenges posed by limited space and accessibility can always be overcome in order to deliver stunning results. The space itself was rather small and also very close to the neighboring residence. Not only was the neighboring wall imposing, it was also of a completely different design style. The goal here was to create a layering effect with numerous features of varying heights. Not only would this add depth and dimension to the overall design, but it would cause the viewer to shift their focus from the encroaching wall to the beauty of the pool space. Instead of trying to maximize the water area by squaring off the pool, I decided to instead maximize the visual interest by gracefully rounding off the back wall of the pool. This was accomplished by implementing a raised stucco wall, and also a shorter, matching curved wall, featuring a "Sheer Descent" waterfall. Inside the taller, deep-plum stucco wall, I created three vertical windows which are all highlighted by LED uplighting. To give depth, dimension and some natural beauty, I implemented a simple bed of Horse Tail Reeds behind the short wall, and chose to place Banana Trees behind the taller wall. The main seating area is just outside the home's master suite, and is separated by a "Leuder" limestone fire pit. Aside from being a striking design feature, the floating stepper pads accomplish a number of things; they serve triple-duty as a walkway, a seating area adjacent to the fire pit, and also as a poolside rest for beverages. After discovering that the narrow courtyard acted as a sort of wind tunnel between the two houses, we opted to install tempered glass in order to better control the behavior of the flames. This solved the problem while remaining visually pleasing to the client as well. You'll notice in some of the leading photos for this project that I had originally intended to implement stepper pads on both sides of the pool closest to the house. And despite a thorough understanding of what would be necessary on an engineering and structural-design basis, we were eventually forced to turn this into a solid deck due to unrelenting city-required setbacks. However the client remained very understanding due to encountering a number of similar issues in their home-build process. In the end, they were delivered an outstanding pool design that had come to fruition only after coming up with numerous solutions to a number of challenges that only a unique space like this could provide.

Tavolo Park

Selah Pools & Spas

Tavolo Park Once again, we're proud of the progress as our team rises to the opportunity presented by our client. This fourth in the series blends proven features with whole new design concepts and new product lines to converge into a complete active lifestyle oasis. Every corner in virtually every direction delivers a function while it complements the terrain. This big pool comes with unique styling inside & out, with artistry right down to the slope of the pool floor. Innovative "Fresco" patio coverings let in natural light, while they keep out the heat and deliver a subtle modern look to an otherwise rustic scene. Gathering places abound, from the fire pit under the string lights, to the kitchen pass under the patio. The outdoor great room connects to a well-lit triple pickle ball court, for daytime and nighttime fun.

New Project

Builders by Design

Winter Residence Remodel

Ibarra Rosano Design Architects

photo: bill timmerman

Chipping Rd, City Beach

d4 designs

Cottesloe Residence

ARCFORMS design innovation

Ron Tan Photography

Canyon Pass at Dove Mountain

Milestone Homes

Backyard designed for the ultimate entertaining featuring a negative edge pool with a swim-up bar, outdoor kitchen, fire ribbon feature, and beautiful desert landscaping. Photo by Robinette Architects, Inc.

Haley Residence #2

Impluvium Architecture

Impluvium Architecture Location: Murphys, CA, USA See a full video tour here > https://vimeo.com/297813382 This is my Parents 2nd Custom House (see Haley #1 for their first house I designed). I was the Architect with my mother the Interior Designer and my Father the Builder This is a special (2nd house) project designed to house us (the kids and my sister's family) in the detached bungalows that are connected via breezeway to the main house. It is a true resort house with a great deal of love and craftsmanship!

Modern, Linear Pool and Spa

Infinity Pools of Texas

Modern design, amazing stone, and mosaic tile come together to create this gorgeous backyard. The elevated spa is wrapped in a beautiful mosaic tile that is also along the water line. The stone coping and spillways add a natural element to this design. Welcome to Cordillera Ranch in San Antonio Texas!

Pool side Retreat

Shades Of Green Landscape Architecture

Small Modern

Robert Allen Pools and Spas

Pool Surround Recolor

Design Paving

Faux Corral Stone Pool Surround

East Bluff

Anne Michaelsen Design

Ryan Garvin

Garces

Kubo architecture & engineering

Vivienda unifamiliar aislada situada en Urbanización Garcés en el Rincón de la Victoria (Málaga). El proyecto se desarrolla en una parcela de 1400 m2 con topografía irregular compuesta por dos zonas bien diferenciadas, una superficie plana de 800m2 vinculado al vial de acceso y una superficie de 600 m2 con una inclinación descendiente superior al 50%. Ante esta premisa y bajo un programa de necesidades bien definido se proyecta la vivienda con forma de L perfectamente orientada al Sur-este, centralizando el espacio de la vivienda en el punto central y prolongando la geometría mediante un módulo de baño-barbacoa apergolado y un módulo de aparcamiento descubierto. La distribución de la vivienda se compone de dos zonas diferenciadas, zona de día y zona de noche. Una primera planta, la zona de día, compuesta por un hall de acceso, un armario-vestidor pensado para dejar las pertenencias de invitados o para poder guardar chaquetas y zapatos de diario, un despacho-dormitorio de invitados, un baño, el salón-comedor-cocina como espacio único abierto y una despensa-lavadero con acceso al exterior. En su interior la planta se fisura por una doble altura en el espacio comedor que amplía la estancia y segrega visualmente los diferentes usos. La planta superior, que alberga la zona de descanso, comprende dos dormitorios que comparten la zona vestidor para acceder al baño común y el dormitorio principal en suite, dividiendo el baño y vestidor del espacio reservado para la cama a través de la fisura generada por la doble altura.

Courtyard Pool Design Ideas with Concrete Slab

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 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 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 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 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 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.