Contemporary white exterior with poured concrete and turf driveway, gorgeous landscape and Modern Forms exterior lighting. Simon Dale Photography

Audubon prints hang in the living room flanked by curved archways and bamboo chairs. This project was featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interior Design & Styling by Summer Thornton. Images by Brantley Photography

Paradise can be just a simple trip to your backyard. That is exactly what this customer asked for! This custom, rock waterfall is complimented with a slide and easy access for the best cannonballs. The waterfall acts as one to two islands that are surrounded by a 2mph lazy river. The second island is meant for a more relaxing appeal; this pool is truly the best of both worlds. An extended sundeck creates ample room for those who choose to pay out and work on their tan. While the LED lights throughout the pool create a beautiful cobalt glow that lasts all night. This is the ultimate getaway pool that will create years of entertainment for young and old.

Seamless connections between interior and exterior spaces abound, including a large pocket window which opens the kitchen to the outdoor barbecue area. A second story viewing deck provides area for more entertaining and views of the Pacific. Architect: Edward Pitman Architects Builder: Allen Constrruction Photos: Jim Bartsch Photography

Outdoor living spaces

Tom Harper

We created this natural swimming pool in Southlake, TX featuring natural rock work and three separate swimming pool areas. The diving pool features a 1"x1" glass tile slide and a rock diving board. The play pool includes four glass tile swim up bar stools and the hot spring inspired spa overlooks the sunken bar area with custom cedar pergola. Swimming pool landscaping, landscape lighting, Olympic-grade underwater speakers, and state of the art pool equipment and pool hydraulics make this pool outstanding.

The indoor outdoor layout of this tropical retreat creates the perfect ambiance for backyard entertaining. Sliding glass doors pocket into either side of the open living room, master bedroom, and dining so all the spaces become one in this tropical design. The white patio furniture creates comfortable spaces for lounging poolside and the orange lanai cushions give a nod to the ocean with their fun coral print.

Climb the grotto rocks and jump into the swimming pool, or meander on to the tiki hut. Once in the pool, the the swim up ledge in the grotto can be accessed from the pool’s sun shelf and is large enough to stand in. Photo: Geza Darrah

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