This outdoor living space includes; a rectangular swimming pool, putting green, and Hot Springs spa. The patio is Techo-Bloc Blu pavers with natural fieldstone walls. Landscaping and boulders complement the space and a wood burning fire pit serves as a focal point. A Fiberon Ipe spa deck, next to the outdoor grille station and buffet stone counter for entertaining and relaxing. Photo by: George Brown Photography

South Tampa Outdoor Kitchen/Pool

Landscape-Fusion

South Tampa Pool Home, modern, bohemian, beautiful and functional space.

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Indoor Swimming Pools

Jeff Heise

Lexington Residence (2019)

SSG Pools & Spas, Inc.

Shelter Island

Hampton Fine Exteriors

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Tongue & Groove Design + Build

Appartment with a pool in the center of Verona

Architetto Paolo Richelli

Casa Verde

Texas Tiny Pools

Just pools and water features!!

Liquidscapes

Howard Roberts

Natural Private Residence

Randy Angell Designs

The somewhat modest size of this beautiful back garden does not keep it from fulfilling numerous duties for this active family. Closest to the house itself are a screened sitting porch and a large outdoor dining area. One passes through antique wrought-iron gates to transition from the upper patios to the lawn area, separating the house from the pool. Slabs of Pennsylvania flagstone create a walkway through the lawn and around the swimming pool. Synthetic turf was selected for this project, in order to minimize maintenance issues and to ensure perfect grass at all times. The covered, open-air pavilion directly adjacent the pool is constructed with hand-carved posts and beams. The concrete floor of the pavilion is stained to coordinate with the Pennsylvania flagstone decks. Housing the outdoor kitchen and bar area, as well as a TV sitting area, this poolside pavilion has become the favorite hang-out for the client's teenagers and their friends. Although our client wanted a curved line, natural pool, they wanted a bit of a modernized version, and something a bit more refined. One way we achieved this was by using long, sweeping curves around the perimeter of the pool, with hand-cut, and slightly chiseled, Oklahoma flagstone coping. Next, rather than using the typical boulders for the retaining wall, we set Oklahoma stone in an irregular flagstone pattern with butt-joints so that no mortar shows. The walls are capped with the same Oklahoma flagstone as is used on the coping. The spa is tucked in the back corner of the garden, and raised 20" above the pool. The spillway from the spa is created using a combination of long slab boulders along with smaller boulders, to create a gentle, natural waterfall to the pool. Further refinement is shown in neatly trimmed appearance of the synthetic turf between the large slabs of Pennsylvania stone that create the pool deck.

Studio City

LINE architecture

Freeform

Pool Environments, Inc.

Randy Angell, Designer Ten foot tall Oklahoma ledgestone walls enshroud the multiple water features on this project. At one end of the pool, the raised spa is tucked between stone columns with a cantilevered plant ledge, complete with LED lighting behind a 10' long rain curtain. The pool is flanked on either end with sheer descent waterfall tall vertical channels of glass tile.

Disappearing Spa in Oklahoma Pool

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

A spa that appears at the touch of the remote - the access and spa are just under the water level - when the owner activates the remote - the waterfall and spa start and the owner can access the spa by the stone bridge or underwater tunnel from the main pool area. Design and Installation by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. Photography by KO Rinearson

Backyard Oasis - River Oaks, Houston

Moss Landscaping

Loudoun Pool Project

Land & Water Design

We added a beautiful naturalistic pool, landscaping, travertine paving, outdoor shower, custom porch and deck. Low maintenance landscaping, and planted bamboo in a secure 60 mil EPDM containment trench to give the clients privacy. One of our other challenges was to solve the storm water runoff, which we handled with and underground drain system. The outdoor raised firepit is a nice addition for for sitting around those cool nights. To complete our project was the outdoor lighting design which highlights all of the awesome focal points.

Laser cut metal PERGOLAS

Entanglements

Large outdoor metal pergola designs by Entanglements laser cut metal art. Curved decking area by the pool

Joanne's Design

Casa Verde

Texas Tiny Pools

Eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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.

Oak Beach outdoor shower

B R A D J E N K I N S I N C

Outdoor shower constructed from pressure treated wood and corrugated galvanized steel panels. The unit is freestanding and sits over a stone filled dry well drainage system. The hot and cold water supply lines are underground and come from the adjacent residential structure. Photo: H B Jenkins Sr.