Timberline Pool and Outdoor Entertainment

Begonia

sk7 design studios, inc.

South Barrington Pool and Raised Spa

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This swimming pool and raised hot tub in South Barringon, IL measures approximately 600 square feet, and the hot tub is an 8'0" round. The hot tub has a waterfall feature spilling into the pool. The top step doubles as a sunshelf. The pool also is equipped with an in-floor cleaning system. Coping and deck are concrete. Photos by Outvision Photography

Valley Ridge Modern Pool & Spa

Randy Angell Designs

Design by Randy Angell Designs Pool & spa build by Pool Environments Patio build out by Key Residential Landscaping by Jason Osterberger Designs

Fully Tiled Baja-Step with Pebble Rock Fire Feature

Poolside Gardens, Inc.

West Indies Island Retreat

Affinity Construction Group

Tropical

Creekside Pool and Spas

Backyard Blues

Intex Design and Construction

Glass tile details, pool and spa design and construction Los Angeles, CA www.IntexDandC.com @IntexDandC

Thornhill Poolscape

Arbordale Landscaping

Unilock Brussels Block upper patio and pool deck transition nicely between the natural Limestone copings steps, and walls. Beautiful 14" high Boxwood hedge remains un-clipped for a more natural look.

"Maison Coco" Model, Michelangelo Custom Homes

Norris Furniture & Interiors

Designers: Luanza Maitland & Sydney Leigh Warren

Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley

La Casa Builders Inc.

Dino Tonn Photography

Backyard Swimming Pools

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Bird's-eye view of the hot tub and swimming pool, beautifully lit by night.

Fishhawk Ranch

Ryan Hughes Design

This covered pool and spa design by Ryan Hughes Design Build lets in the sun, allows for year round enjoyment of the space, and transitions beautifully to the home’s outdoor space. Luxury features include a screened enclosure, baja shelf, infinity spa, water features, palm trees, and ambient landscape lighting.

California 6

Creative Landscapes Detroit LLC

Coastal Mediterranean Redesign

JRP Design & Remodel

This home had a kitchen that wasn’t meeting the family’s needs, nor did it fit with the coastal Mediterranean theme throughout the rest of the house. The goals for this remodel were to create more storage space and add natural light. The biggest item on the wish list was a larger kitchen island that could fit a family of four. They also wished for the backyard to transform from an unsightly mess that the clients rarely used to a beautiful oasis with function and style. One design challenge was incorporating the client’s desire for a white kitchen with the warm tones of the travertine flooring. The rich walnut tone in the island cabinetry helped to tie in the tile flooring. This added contrast, warmth, and cohesiveness to the overall design and complemented the transitional coastal theme in the adjacent spaces. Rooms alight with sunshine, sheathed in soft, watery hues are indicative of coastal decorating. A few essential style elements will conjure the coastal look with its casual beach attitude and renewing seaside energy, even if the shoreline is only in your mind's eye. By adding two new windows, all-white cabinets, and light quartzite countertops, the kitchen is now open and bright. Brass accents on the hood, cabinet hardware and pendant lighting added warmth to the design. Blue accent rugs and chairs complete the vision, complementing the subtle grey ceramic backsplash and coastal blues in the living and dining rooms. Finally, the added sliding doors lead to the best part of the home: the dreamy outdoor oasis! Every day is a vacation in this Mediterranean-style backyard paradise. The outdoor living space emphasizes the natural beauty of the surrounding area while offering all of the advantages and comfort of indoor amenities. The swimming pool received a significant makeover that turned this backyard space into one that the whole family will enjoy. JRP changed out the stones and tiles, bringing a new life to it. The overall look of the backyard went from hazardous to harmonious. After finishing the pool, a custom gazebo was built for the perfect spot to relax day or night. It’s an entertainer’s dream to have a gorgeous pool and an outdoor kitchen. This kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances, a custom beverage fridge, and a wood-burning fireplace. Whether you want to entertain or relax with a good book, this coastal Mediterranean-style outdoor living remodel has you covered. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Magnolia Custom

M. Lahr Homes

Aquaduct Street Custom Pool House

Alair Homes Mount Pleasant

This contemporary traditional custom pool and guesthouse features an outdoor wet bar, sizeable pool, and orange accents.

Farmhouse Pool

Complete Remodeling Los Angeles

American Home Improvement Inc.

New Home - Classic Natucket Charm

Brown Lion Custom Builders

Kidney-shaped and L-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.