Night Shot of a Rooftop Pool & Spa, Miami

The South Beach Miami penthouse pool and spa is a custom designed project with stainless steel and 1x1 specialty glass tile created to continue the decadent vibe of a rooftop scene to take your breath away. The creative design includes unique pool features such as the submerged stools, the accessible table-functioning edge, and its step-level details that match the surrounding top deck environment. The overall pool design is to elevate you to the stunning view with the hot tub above the pool, yet keep the whole structure as a low-lying position on the deck. The stainless steel construction was ideally suited for ocean side, high salt area. A negative edge creates a stunning vanishing edge which effectively blurs the line between pool and the ocean beyond. It features stools as part of the pool structure allowing for seated access inside the pool to the table designed to overhang the pool edge. The weight of a large top floor pool was overcome by the customized stainless steel material.

Cream loungers and dark stone side tables line the edge of the pool with black and white subway tile accents.

Panoramoic screen enclosure around pool

American Pools & Spas

Request Free Pool Quote A custom-built pool located in Davenport, Florida. This client chose glass tiles selected directly from American Pools and Spas showroom. A gorgeous infinity spa to relax and unwind after school/work - featuring pool water spilling pots and a sheer descent waterfall. The pool entry-way features a sun shelf and bubblers, with chairs if you want to only get your feet wet and read a book. Travertine tiles are all along the pool, along with the big-screen enclosure with concrete pillars; the lanai makes the yard very spacious and has a great view out onto the golf course.

Tropical backyard pool waterfall into jacuzzi

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

This tropical backyard pool waterfall and jacuzzi is the theme in this tropical outdoor living space in Lighthouse Point, Florida. Planting installation by Ultimate Landscaping Waterfalls, Fountains & Gardens designed and installed this tropical backyard pool waterfall.

Old World Natural

John Pack Custom Pools

This beautiful natural oasis is enhanced with a beach entry pool created from Oklahoma stone. A sheer decent curved waterfall adds drama to this gorgeous space. Bubblers in the beach area give the children hours of fun as bar stools in the water at the deeper end give the adults a place of their own. The swim up bar overlooks a curved outdoor kitchen that houses a grill, egg, drawers, side burner and sink. A pergola at the end of the kitchen with a stunning stone fireplace gives the perfect destination for dinner and conversation. Hemispheres fine furniture adorns this space for the perfect addition to all of its ambiance.

Traditional Elements - Ambler, PA

Armond Aquatech Pools

Pool and Backyard Masterplan

Earth Design, Inc.

Multiple terraces with various features and one very large retaining wall provided many functional spaces for this client.

Tucker

Nexus Creative

A dynamic client desired a secluded respite enclave for their Bedford home. The pool and terrace area anchors the enclave featuring an cabana/entertainment cottageesque structure at one end and multi-level seating grotto's with a central outdoor fireplace at the other end. The comprehensive design addressed a range of needs including serving intimate family moments while accommodating large gatherings. From family to guests who primarily work in the music industry, the entire enclave was designed to serve a wide bandwidth of needs. The cabana features a large open plan gathering room complete with wood burning fireplace, media wall, game areas and open full service kitchen/bar areas with adjacent cafe table seating. The gathering room opens directly onto the terrace area via large folding french doors providing a combination of 24' clear area in 3 openings. Cutting edge media is linked to a robust integrated wifi network throughout the interior and exterior serving state of the art interior and exterior audio systems.

Atherton Complex

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern pool with outdoor living area and concrete slab.

Lakeside Farmhouse

Kingswood Custom Homes

SIDNEY BAY

SKJ Interiors

Resurfacing existing pool decking with porcelain pavers for a seamless entrance into the porcelain tile flooring inside the home. Porcelain tile and pebble tec finish completed the interior of the pool in keeping with the esthetic of the light and airy contemporary home.

Desert Oasis in Phoenix

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

Clean lines and symmetry make this entire space flow intuitively. As you exit the pool, the ramada pillars look like open arms welcoming you to this relaxing and spacious outdoor living area. You are greeted with comfortable seating, a serene fire pit, and a visually intriguing chandelier overhead.

Tudor Noir

Colossus Mfg.

Edge of the textured pool leads right up to the sliding doors of pool house, which can be used as a guest house!

Branksome

Weststyle

Mid-Century Pool Build

Blue Stone Construction

New Pool and Spa in Southwest Ranches

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This pool and spa in Davie is a beautiful project that really has it all. With its deck level spa, raised wall water sheer, fire bowls that spill water, tanning ledge with LED bubblers and tabletop with underwater bench, it has a bit of everything to make is a backyard paradise.

Piscina panoramica

Challenge: With a narrow yard steeply sloped from house to alley, what was even possible? Solved: We created a seamless execution that blends indoor out and outdoor living with a masterfully executed interplay of materials and applications, shared and secluded spaces, the expected and unexpected. This puzzle-pieced tour de force of landscape architecture design, features multiple pools, waterfall curtains that magically appear from walls, and every accommodation for gracious entertaining and family life. Anyone who had seen the “before,” marvels at the “after” in disbelief.

Hilltop home in Lafayette, CA

Melanie Stewart Designs

L-shaped and 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.