Mark Boisclair

North Scottsdale - Treviso

Merit Landworks

Mark Boisclair Photography

Water in the Garden

Allen Land Design

Anne-Marie Allen

Cassique Woodland Garden

Josh Atkinson - Atkinson Pools and Spas

Karson Photography

Kapalua Textures

Rick Ryniak Architects

Onaway - Narrow Lakefront Bluff

Visbeen Architects

Designed with an open floor plan and layered outdoor spaces, the Onaway is a perfect cottage for narrow lakefront lots. The exterior features elements from both the Shingle and Craftsman architectural movements, creating a warm cottage feel. An open main level skillfully disguises this narrow home by using furniture arrangements and low built-ins to define each spaces’ perimeter. Every room has a view to each other as well as a view of the lake. The cottage feel of this home’s exterior is carried inside with a neutral, crisp white, and blue nautical themed palette. The kitchen features natural wood cabinetry and a long island capped by a pub height table with chairs. Above the garage, and separate from the main house, is a series of spaces for plenty of guests to spend the night. The symmetrical bunk room features custom staircases to the top bunks with drawers built in. The best views of the lakefront are found on the master bedrooms private deck, to the rear of the main house. The open floor plan continues downstairs with two large gathering spaces opening up to an outdoor covered patio complete with custom grill pit.

Great Outdoor Spaces & Pools

BCB Homes, Inc.

Lori Hamilton

Clark Residence - DeBordieu Colony

Paragon Custom Construction, LLC

SGA Architecture

Birch Residence

Griffin Enright Architects

The pool comes into the house.

Curvilínea

Bianchi Design

Kirk Bianchi created the design for this residential resort next to a desert preserve. The overhang of the homes patio suggested a pool with a sweeping curve shape. Kirk positioned a raised vanishing edge pool to work with the ascending terrain and to also capture the reflections of the scenery behind. The fire pit and bbq areas are situated to capture the best views of the superstition mountains, framed by the architectural pergola that creates a window to the vista beyond. A raised glass tile spa, capturing the colors of the desert context, serves as a jewel and centerpiece for the outdoor living space.

Waco, TX - Wooden Wheel - Luxury Negative Edge Swimming Pool

One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape

This custom designed swimming pool in Waco, TX by One Specialty includes many luxurious features. A stone waterfall, flagstone deck, deck jets and negative edge spillover add to the overall beauty of the pool. With the negative or ‘vanishing’ edge facing the scenic woods, family and friends are provided a beautiful and serene backdrop to enjoy. The swimming pool, patio, dry creek bed, rustic landscape water feature and eclectic outdoor living area complete the custom outdoor living design.

Infinity Edge Pool With Custom Stepping Stones in Miami Beach

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This amazing Miami Vice style pool is perfect for the Florida lifestyle! Custom stepping stones and infinity edge style makes this the perfect backyard to entertain friends and family!

Chastain Park Infinity

Blue Haven Pools - Atlanta

32' x 17' rectangle pool with full length with custom mosaic tile and matching negative edge spa. Ivory travertine patio.

Poolside views

An amazing glow occurs throughout the entire home’s outdoor space from landscape spots to onyx fire torches and pool-lining LED lighting. The combination provides a truly magical appeal and the perfect ambiance for entertainment and enjoyment by all. Photos by Joe Traina

Diving Pool

Keith Zars Pools

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Flower Mound French Water Wheel

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

Absolutely gorgeous Flower Mound project designed by Mike Farley that has everything! The large vanishing edge simply features the natural setting behind the pool. Additionally, provides a stunning view from the 2 story cabana. The 2 story cabana features a 10 foot tall wooden water wheel and a full outdoor kitchen. The large bridge allows the subdivision water to flow between the cabana and the pool area which feeds the water wheel before it goes over the 50 foot cliff. The materials were all chosen to go with the architecture of the home.

Infinity Edge, Negative Edge, Vanishing Edge and Rimless Pools

J. Tortorella Swimming Pools

This Negative Edge pool has full length steps, the coping is Bluestone with a thermal finish and the Veneer Stone is done in a Drystack Bluestone. The pool is finished with a Green/Gray Slate tile band and French Gray Marbledust.

Overflowing Serenity

Aquatech Pools by C.H.I.

Much planning went into the overall design of this vanishing-edge pool so that it merged seamlessly with the lake that it overlooks.

Hokulia

Three Roses Interiors

Custom designed pool and spa with decorative fire pit.

Infinity Pool Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.