Kid friendly swimming pool ideas

Atlanta Sugarloaf Traditional Outdoor Living Space

This large backyard had an impressive infinity pool, hot tub, waterfalls and outdoor fireplace, but needed some cozying up. Susan Currie Design reconfigured the layout for outdoor furniture to make the space functional and inviting. Near the grill, we have a set of tables and chairs for quiet afternoon lunches in the shade. Another seating area in front of the fireplace welcomes dinner guests to linger over drinks and stargaze in the evening. By the pool, chaises and a small side table are perfect for relaxing with a book or magazine. Teal fabric on the newly upholstered seating and umbrella in a teal color scheme tie in with aqua color of the pool water, and make the seating areas feel cool and refreshing. Under the covered porch, the homeowners have what are essentially an outdoor living room and dining room. Close to the house, these areas are easy to bring food and drinks out to from inside, and offer a delightful view of the pool and surrounding yard. Because it is covered, this area will stay cooler through much of the day than the rest of the yard, but black drapes are available to close off the area to any direct sun that may find its way in, and add a dramatic finishing touch. An Indonesian teak log planted with succulents brings life to the dining table.

Waterfall and Infinity Pool

Arapahoe Landscape Contractors

The Pool

Conscious Environments Inc.

A backyard remodel with a Tuscan style features a pool w/ infinity edge, concrete coping, Pebble Tec plaster, and drought tolerant landscaping.

Sudbury Residence

Sudbury Design Group

This property, originally with two residences and an existing pool, was transformed into the ultimate family center of activity. Collaboration was essential to accommodate architectural renovations. The property includes pool with dramatic waterfall, spa, outdoor fireplace, sportcourt, outdoor kitchen, lush plantings, and plenty of play lawn for an active family. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography

Outdoor Lighting

Influence Outdoors Landscape Design & Build

ACTON RESIDENCE

FineLines Design Studio

Melda Clark & Bob Acton

Pool Projects

Elements Landscape

A sampling of a custom designed pool project from Elements Landscape.

Elmhurst, IL Swimming Pool Project

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This freeform pool in Elmhurst, IL measures approximately 15'0" x 33'0". The raised hot tub is 7'0" round, and has a waterfall spilling into the pool. Other features include a thermal shelf with bubblers, flagstone coping and brick paver decking. Photos by Larry Huene.

Pasadena Backyard Remodel

Spazio LA

The backyard features a new freeform pool with quartz pebbles liner; a custom slide and spa with stacked stone matching the barbecue area; custom redwood side gates and wooden fence throughout the property; new barbecue area, stone pavers; matching stairs to the house and new trees and landscaping with irrigation system.

Piscines effet nature

Diffazur Piscines Nantes

Small Space Pool

Welty Architecture

Welty Architecture packed all exterior space with design, clean lines and function.

Arizona Backyard Oasis

ZebraScapes LLC

Southwest beautiful back yard oasis created by ZebraScapes Landscaping. Installed Artificial turf, stone retaining wall, paver walkway. Saguaro cactus water feature for Arizona landscape.

Natural boulder pool

Bevins & Company Landscape/Design

This pool was constructed with boulders found on site. It is next to a large ledge outcrop and is heavily planted with flowering shrubs and perennials. It features a waterfall and a grotto with seats under the waterfall. The clients requested a pool that appeared to have occurred naturally in the forest and they just built their house next to it.

Scordellis Special

THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION

Vesta

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

"Vesta" was designed by Mark Pettes of MDP Landscape Consultants Limited and Pro-Land was hired to construct the project in 2012. The backyard landscape included a pool with spillover spa faced in natural stone. Tiered walls surrounding the pool create division between the turf area where the kids can play. We installed flagstone on all patio spaces and retaining/decorative walls. And the main lounge feature is the custom fireplace for cooler nights spent outside.

Outdoor Pool with Lounge

Parrot Bay Pools & Spas

Swimming Pool Getaway

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

As night begins to fall, lights within the swimming pool illuminate the sun shelf and swim-up bar, as well as the waterfall and grotto.

Green Custom-shaped 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.