Pool constructed out of ground. stand off glass brackets in side of deck.

Amelia Park Courtyard Home

Lola Interiors

Lola Interiors, Interior Design | East Coast Virtual Tours, Photography

Modern Chic Custom Home

BeeTree Homes

Amelia Island courtyard Pool & Spa

Stainless steel Hanover spa with tile trim and stone.

Wilmington Court - Fountain Court

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Custom black granite box fountain with internal bubblers & lighting with radiating bands of gray beach pebbles, bluestone & brick borders with planting. The fountain is set in a blackstar gravel courtyard. The pool & pool pavilion are visible beyond.

Paired Villa with Casita

Destin Custom Home Builders

Rosemary Beach

Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect

The stunning white walls of this Rosemary Beach house contrast with the Mediterranean Blue tiles of the pool. The five scuppers pour a stream of sound into the small pool courtyard, providing an oasis in this busy neighborhood. The compact, native landscape provides year-round color and interest. Photographed by: Alan D. Holt

Pacific Palisades Estate

Leyva & Wilde, Inc.

Unley townhouses

Warwick O'Brien Architects

Lap pool with water blade which assists in atomising the air so that prevailing breezes create a cooling effect on timber decks and into rooms beyond. Warwick O'Brien

Malahide Natural Thin Stone Veneer Pool Area

Quarry Mill

Malahide thin stone veneer from the Quarry Mill gives this pool a relaxing and old world feel. Malahide natural stone veneer has gray and white tones that will add a bit of simple charm to your projects. The irregular stone stapes and random edges will work well with projects like accent walls, exterior siding, and chimneys. These random shapes will create a unique pattern of stone and add dimension to your space. Malahide stones also adds an antique element to both rustic and contemporary decors. The neutral colors will blend well with both the dark or metallic tones of modern electronics and priceless collectables and art.

Swimming Pool

Blogger

Seaspray Pools

Residential - small patio pool

Chen + Suchart Studio

Bill Timmerman - Timmerman Photography

North Shore Sea Bright

Peak Construction and Design

Photo: Christopher Grover

Modern Courtyard Project in Boulder Colorado

Soake Pools

This Soake Pool landed in the mountains of Boulder Colorado. The rugged surroundings provide a fabulous backdrop for the customer's modern new outdoor living space. We truly enjoyed working with our clients across the country on their new stunning courtyard retreat.

Chicago, IL Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and Water Feature

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This Urban Naturescape illustrates what can be done in a limited City of Chicago space. The swimming pool measures 9'0" x 31'0" and the hot tub meaures 8'0" x 9'0". The water feature has a 15'6" x 6'0" footprint, and raises 10'0" in the air to provide a beautiful and mellifluous cascase of water. Limestone copings and Natural stone decking along with beautiful stone fascia and wood pergola bring the entire project into focus. Linda Oyama Bryan

Southwestern Tropical Pool & Spa in Parker County

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

Welcome to Parker county. This arched custom cedar door provides entrance & exit from the garden to the driveway. This helps screen the view of the cars from the adjacent pool area. This Parker county beauty has shade on both sides of the pool thanks to the 2 arbors. There is a flagstone beach entry, built in table, multiple waterfalls to give views from all areas of the yard. The raised spa has a natural looking stream going into the pool. The spa also has top step surrounding the seating well to give larger visual look without larger gallons & heating time. The LED lights and low voltage lighting around the pool give it a calming atmosphere at night. It is enclosed in Granbury chopped stone screen walls with stone archway. Photos by Mike Farley

Grey Courtyard 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.