Spectacular South Maui view home transformed

Mountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'l

This dated home has been massively transformed with modern additions, finishes and fixtures. A full turn key every surface touched. Created a new floor plan of the existing interior of the main house. We exposed the T&G ceilings and captured the height in most areas. The exterior hardscape, windows- siding-roof all new materials. The main building was re-space planned to add a glass dining area wine bar and then also extended to bridge to another existing building to become the main suite with a huge bedroom, main bath and main closet with high ceilings. In addition to the three bedrooms and two bathrooms that were reconfigured. Surrounding the main suite building are new decks and a new elevated pool. These decks then also connected the entire much larger home to the existing - yet transformed pool cottage. The lower level contains 3 garage areas and storage rooms. The sunset views -spectacular of Molokini and West Maui mountains.

Haus Sch

BAU-WERK-STADT Architekten Thomas Bechtold

Caribbean Retreat

521 Atelier Interiors and Lighting Design

Philippe Vermes

Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury mansion with wraparound moat pool

Whipple Russell Architects

Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury mansion with wraparound moat pool. Photo by Art Gray Photography.

Hilltop

Roberta Wilson

Amazing outdoor space with views of the Bay. Hilltop Residence is the best place to spend California days.

Looking from the outdoor kitchen the pool is alive with color Photo Credit: Darren Edwards

Venetian Islands | Waterfront Estate

Woolems Luxury Builders

Construction of new contemporary custom home with Ipe decking and door cladding, dual car lift, vertical bi-fold garage door, smooth stucco exterior, elevated cantilevered swimming pool with mosaic tile finish, glass wall to view the bay and viewing window to ground floor, custom circular skylights, ceiling mounted flip-down, hidden TVs, custom stainless steel, cable suspended main stair.

Bayview Project, Kona, Hawai'i

Greg Putman Construction

lanai on opposite side of living spaces with infinity pool and hot tub surrounded by lava rock; outdoor kitchen for entertaining with space for entertaining and dining

Stoney Brook Lane - Pool Deck view

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

The travertine pool deck and gazebo, with a complete outdoor kitchen, are accessed via the mud room/kitchen entrance to the home. Tom Grimes Photography

Luxury Custom Waterfront Home

Home Designing Service, Ltd.

This luxury home was designed to specific specs for our client. Every detail was meticulously planned and designed with aesthetics and functionality in mind.

Windsor Avenue

Robert Elliott Custom Homes

This exquisite Robert Elliott Custom Homes’ property is nestled in the Park Cities on the quiet and tree-lined Windsor Avenue. The home is marked by the beautiful design and craftsmanship by David Stocker of the celebrated architecture firm Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro. The dramatic entrance boasts stunning clear cedar ceiling porches and hand-made steel doors. Inside, wood ceiling beams bring warmth to the living room and breakfast nook, while the open-concept kitchen – featuring large marble and quartzite countertops – serves as the perfect gathering space for family and friends. In the great room, light filters through 10-foot floor-to-ceiling oversized windows illuminating the coffered ceilings, providing a pleasing environment for both entertaining and relaxing. Five-inch hickory wood floors flow throughout the common spaces and master bedroom and designer carpet is in the secondary bedrooms. Each of the spacious bathrooms showcase beautiful tile work in clean and elegant designs. Outside, the expansive backyard features a patio, outdoor living space, pool and cabana.

Poolside Dining and Entertainment

MARK IV Builders, Inc

The carpenters at MARK IV Builders designed and built both sets of sliding bard doors using western red cedar to match the siding and pergola. The supplier was Exotic Lumber in Frederick, Maryland. The pool deck is Travertine and the patio and kitchen floor is flagstone.

Inground Pool Deck

MARK IV Builders, Inc

This poolside oasis is in Bethesda, Maryland. The new outdoor kitchen and pergola makes it possible for sun bathers to tan or get out of the sun. MARK IV Builders worked jointly with Poolservice Company in Arlington to complete this project.

Severn River Residence

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Relaxation at it's finest

Poolside Sophistication

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Photography by Treve Johnson

Rear Facade

Nautilus Architects

View from pool to new home created for an extended family in upstate New York

A Bayside Blessing

Boston Design Guide

Architecture by Nicholaeff Architecture + Design, Built by Kenneth Vona Construction, Landscape Architecture by Gregory Lombardi Design, Landscape Contracting by Schumacher Companies, Stone Masonry by the O'Hara Company Photo by Richard Mandelkorn

California Dreaming

Distinguished Pools

The waterfall is lit from an upward facing LED light Photo Credit: Darren Edwards

Horse Farm in Upstate New York

Studio 511

Pretty view out the kitchen toward the long turquoise pool with an infinity edge overlooking the pasture.

Expansive Side Yard 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.