Pool and spa with Rock Water Features in Davenport, Florida

A gorgeous and spacious, free-form shaped pool – designed to maximize every inch of this backyard. This gunite, in-ground pool, includes a spa with a spillway, a sheer descent, and rock water features. It provides serene sounds to block white noise that’s around the area. From the interior finish, down to the waterline tile, every detail makes this pool one for the books.

Coastal Virginia Idea House

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Jonathan Edwards Media

Napa Residence

Kate Marby Design

Dallas ranch Outdoor remodel

NOMI - Luxury Bathroom Remodel

Dallas ranch outdoor remodel Custom made wet host zone with Epay wood pergola, fits up to 10 people and makes the great way to outdoor entertain during Autumn season as well.

Provence on the North Shore

Mariani Landscape

Linda Oyama Bryan

Grand American Colonial

Wadia Associates

Jonathan Wallen

Lakeside Cottage

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

A life of luxury

Bayon Gardens

Landscape design & construction by Bayon Gardens // Photography by Tim Turner

Carlisle Pool Enclosure

Sunspace Design, Inc.

Although less common than projects from our other product lines, a Sunspace Design pool enclosure is one of the most visually impressive products we offer. This custom pool enclosure was constructed on a beautiful four acre parcel in Carlisle, Massachusetts. It is the third major project Sunspace Design has designed and constructed on this property. We had previously designed and built an orangery as a dining area off the kitchen in the main house. Our use of a mahogany wood frame and insulated glass ceiling became a focal point and ultimately a beloved space for the owners and their children to enjoy. This positive experience led to an ongoing relationship with Sunspace. We were called in some years later as the clients were considering building an indoor swimming pool on their property. They wanted to include wood and glass in the ceiling in the same fashion as the orangery we had completed for them years earlier. Working closely with the clients, their structural engineer, and their mechanical engineer, we developed the elevations and glass roof system, steel superstructure, and a very sophisticated environment control system to properly heat, cool, and regulate humidity within the enclosure. Further enhancements included a full bath, laundry area, and a sitting area adjacent to the pool complete with a fireplace and wall-mounted television. The magnificent interior finishes included a bluestone floor. We were especially happy to deliver this project to the client, and we believe that many years of enjoyment will be had by their friends and family in this new space.

Concord Ma Custom Home

Affinity Builders LLC

Clareville, Northern Beaches NSW

team-b design

An existing handcrafted natural sandstone pool and terrace provides cool relief in the hot Australian summer. The dramatic view across Pittwater to Lion Island is filtered by palms and Eucalypts - native to the area.

Brentwood Property (cover feature in California Homes magazine)

MSH Design, Inc.

Villa CP

ZEST architecture

Fotografía: Jesús Granada

Tennis Court Lane

Siciliano Landscape Company

Hot Springs

Tom Ochsner AIA

Two Deer Farm

ADRIAN SMITH - Landscape Architecture

with Douglas Reed Landscape Architecture

Custom Home Portland

Creekside Homes Inc

This outdoor heated pool with slide, hot tub, wading area, grotto, and pool side bar is the dream backyard pool setup. It is connected to the home by 1500 sq ft of covered outdoor living area complete with built-in barbecue and fireplace. This space can be accessed from dining room, living room and master suite. Two upstairs bedrooms share a covered porch balcony.

Mediterranean Pool

Camelback Royal View

Hendricks Construction

Katy Pool Construction w/ Bathhouse & Landscape

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

We designed & constructed a beautiful outdoor space for our client. The project features a custom pool with tiered spa, swim shelf with bubblers, water & fire features, fire pit, pergola built on site, covered patio with bathhouse & outdoor kitchen. The landscape features a blend of palms, Holly eagleston trees with sunshine ligustrum.

Expansive 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 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.