Floor Ecofireplace Fire Pit with ECO 20 burner, weathering Corten steel base and rustic demolition railway sleeper wood* encasing. Thermal insulation made of fire-retardant treatment and refractory tape applied to the burner.

Custom Pool For Small Yard

Big Rock Landscaping

You can have a pool in your yard even if you don't have acres of property. This small pool is perfect for a quick dip or long summer afternoons- and because of the design of the space, the pool doesn't overwhelm the yard or feel too small.

Cascina fiorita

DipintoSucci

L'area piscina è stata creata per eventi privati come matrimoni, compleanni e feste. Quest'area rappresenta il cuore del giardino

Checkerboard Pool

yardscapes Inc.

New vinyl swimming pool with custom gray and white checkerboard patio. Addition of outdoor shower and changing room with custom cedar wood surround.

Arlington Heights, IL Swimming Pool and Hot Tub with Jump Rock

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This project features a 25’0” x 44’0” swimming pool, 3’6” to 8’0” deep. The hot tub measures 7’0” x 10’0”. The sunshelf measures 6’0” x 14’0”. The pool coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Dovewhite color. There is a jump rock feature for diving into the pool. The pool finish is Ceramaquartz. The pool also features a volleyball and basketball system. The raised stone water feature spills into the swimming pool. There are 5 LED color changing bubblers on the sunshelf, as well as 6 LED color changing Laminar water features around the pool. The top of the spa and the perimeter of the pool features Crystal Glass Blue Blend tile and accents. The pool and spa are covered by an automatic pool safety cover with custom stone lid system. The pool deck is a porcelain paver. The Masonry gas fire pit has stone veneer pillars and a Valders Wisconsin Limestone cap. The seat wall has a stone veneer and Valders Wisconsin Limestone coping. The steppers are Oakfield irregular flagstone. Photos by e3 Photography.

Backyard Retreat

Techo-Bloc

Perfect paving slab for modern poolsides and backyard design, Blu Grande Smooth is a large concrete patio stone available in multiple colors. Its smooth texture is sleek to the eye but rougher to the touch which avoids it from getting slippery when wet. Learn more about this large modern concrete slab here: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/blu-grande-smooth/

Mid-Century Modern

Change of Seasons - Gary Kernick

Gallery - Geometric Vinyl Pools

Betz Pools Limited

This pool is a striking example of what is now possible with custom vinyl. Betz was called in by this young family in Brooklin to fix the original design and build the pool and spa. The parents are both triathletes and wanted to use the full width of the property across the back to create a 72-foot-long racing swim lane.

Casual Modern Shingle Residence

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

This modern landscape incorporates linear arrangements of both plantings and hardscape, the soft textures of the garden contrast the crisp lines of the bluestone patio and steps. Monolithic steps and bank plantings provide a transition between the outdoor dining and lawn terrace areas above to the center steps of the pool. The pool steps have a sunshelf and spa flanking either side, leaving a swim lane open for the full length of the pool.

Braemont

C.E.I.

Beautiful saltwater pool with the Blue Ridge Mountains sitting in the rearview!

Concrete retaining wall with Blue Stone cap (flamed)to match the coping. Patio is Belgard Moduline 24x24" pavers in Riviera color.

Garden of Tranquility

Oak Design Group

Welcome to the Garden of Tranquility, a serene retreat where nature and tranquility harmoniously coexist. Nestled within this sanctuary, you will discover a captivating Zen garden, an oasis of serenity and peace. The Zen garden, meticulously designed and carefully curated, immerses you in a realm of simplicity and balance. Smooth gravel ripples like waves, symbolizing tranquility, while meticulously placed stones create a sense of harmony and order. The garden invites you to stroll along meandering pathways, inviting contemplation and mindfulness with every step.

Pool party

Rock Jumping Platform

Big Rock Landscaping

This view shows the multiple levels for the rock jumping platform. Because we used natural stones we had the ability to customize the jumping levels and the look of the platform.

sonoma family retreat

building Lab, inc.

Dusk view of patio and pool

Backyard Paradise

Morgan Howarth Photography

Maryland Landscaping, Twilight, Pool, Pavillion, Pergola, Spa, Whirlpool, Outdoor Kitchen, Front steps by Wheats Landscaping

Prospect Heights Outdoor Living Project with Swimming Pool and Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This project in Prospect Heights, IL features a 20’0” x 40’0” pool, 3’6” to 7’6” deep, with a 7’0” x 9’0” raised hot tub. The shallow end features a 6’0” x 20’0” Sunshelf. Both the pool and the hot tub have an automatic pool safety cover with a custom stone lid system. There is Sea Glass tile on the Sunshelf, Stairs and Spa benches. The pool coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Dove White color. The pool finish is Tahoe Blue Ceramaquartz. The pool deck consists of porcelain pavers. The fire pit and fire feature pillars feature stone veneer and bluestone coping. The seat wall is porcelain veneer and bluestone coping. The entire backyard is illuminated with FX Luminaire landscape lighting. The Bar Island features Flagstone and porcelain pavers. Photos by e3 Photography.

"MODERN OAKS"

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

Mid-century pool desing

Lap Pool Design Ideas with with a Pool

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.