Modern patio with infinity pool, river rock, and concrete flooring. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: RS Homes Interior Designer: Tamm Jasper Interiors Photo Credit: Dino Tonn

In-Ground Swimming Pool Features Limestone Coping and Concrete Surround

Orren Pickell Building Group

Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. http://pickellbuilders.com. In-Ground Swimming Pool features limestone coping and concrete surround overlooks cedar screened porch with stone seat wall.

Outdoor Living: fire pits, fireplaces, grills, pergolas and hot tubs and pools..

Todd Homes

A geometric pool with a spa and a grotto water feature. Travertine is the coping and Pebble Tech is the finish in the pool.

Ana Bejar Interiorismo

Fotografía: masfotogenica fotografia

Bilow- Luxury Backyard Pool Lighting

Artistry Outdoors (Custom Pools & Outdoor Living)

Picturesque Pool

Nature's Touch

Several beautiful features make this jacuzzi spa and swimming pool inviting for family and guests. The spa cantilevers over the pool . There is a four foot infinity edge water feature pouring into the pool. A lazy river water feature made out of moss boulders also falls over the pool's edge adding a pleasant, natural running water sound to the surroundings. The pool deck is exposed aggregate. Seat bench walls and the exterior of the hot tub made of moss rock veneer and capped with flagstone. The coping was custom fabricated on site out of flagstone. Retaining walls were installed to border the softscape pictured. We also installed an outdoor kitchen and pergola next to the home.

Newport Coast

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Marcie Heitzmann

The Boulder Pool

Poolside Gardens, Inc.

Inground Swimming Pool Projects

Central Jersey Pools

Central Jersey Pools understands a pool becomes a permanent part of your home, make sure that you invest in a quality outdoor pool product. Central Jersey Pools is an authorized distributor of Fox Pools for quality In Ground Pools. We also carry a complete line of On Ground and Above Ground Pools.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired

Turner Design Firm

All-Season Oasis - AWA2001

Selah Pools & Spas

Sound, color, light, texture, and all points in between. This one-of-a-kind Selah Pools design is truly an Oasis for all seasons. The patio extension with all the outdoor kitchen amenities is ready to serve up a great meal, just steps outside our client's backdoor. Then when it's hot outside, it's on to the pool deck and off the custom tile- jump rock to cool off.

3 Oaks Modern Infinity Edge Pool & Spa

Randy Angell Designs

Existing house new pool

NovaForma Architecture & Interior Design

Pool designed for a 4 people family, as an spa and parties place. the tiles used are made of resined concrete.

Camino Real Residence

April Balliette

Photographer: Ryan Gamma

This is a pool that screams for the kids and relaxation for the adults. If you are young and want to have fun you can enjoy the water slide or a trip under a bridge on a lazy river or get some energy out with water sports like basket ball and volley ball. If you are into relaxing then this is also your stop. From a swim up bar, tanning shelf or a trip to the spa how could you not relax. With the night life in mind this pool is surrounded by ample seating, a fire pit wall, bbq set up and a wet bar/dinning area pavilion. Designed by: Schindler Design Co Built by Claffey Pools Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

Lost Pines

AquaTerra Outdoors

This back-yard renovation includes all sorts of fun destinations. The pool is designed to be a fun destination in the hot Texas summer. With features that include a tanning ledge, spa, swim lane and rain water feature it is the centerpiece for this renovation. When night fall comes, there is a fire-pit area to gather around. Another part of this renovation of the large covered patio with outdoor living area, bar and full outdoor kitchen. Wade Griffith Photography

Custom-shaped 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.