Richards House

Quin Wyatt Building Designer

Derek Rowen

Adding the Wow to Country Entertaining

Betz Pools Limited

The sloping yard requires the patio to drop down three steps at the point where the pool begins. Rather than having the pool at the lower level, it was decided to keep it at the level of the upper deck. This has the benefit of creating a knee wall around the pool, which conveniently provides additional seating for large groups.

Pool design, light design and garden

Studio Arch-è

Pool 9409, Round Pool, Toorak

Neptune Swimming Pools

We collaborated with Visioneer builders and Rob Mills Architects on this unique pool for a luxurious Toorak home. The pool was located in the front garden, facing the road and therefore created a new challenge for our design team. This project features a rounded pool and separate round spa with luxurious finishes that act as an additional feature to the landscape. The unique sphere shaped plants surrounding the pool creates a contrast that adds dimension and colour to the relatively neutral colour palette, whilst also keeping the rounded shape that aligns with the pool and spa. Because this is a family home, additional inclusions were considered as part of the design process, this ensures that the space not only had amazing visual features, but practical safety elements meaning that access can be more carefully controlled. The denim penny round tiles further complimented the sphere theme of the project and provided a unique look to the space. The light colour also created a stark contrast between the greenery of the shrubs and the neutral colours of the home and surrounding Eco Outdoor Granite coping. The pool and spa feature a host of modern and high-end equipment solutions including: Infloor cleaning Pool Automation synced with Home Automation Mineral Chlorination with Ozone boost Combined Gas/Solar heating systems LED Lighting Our clients love their swimming pool and the way it integrates with the house, creating a stunning visual feature whilst remaining practical at the same time.

Transitional Italian Villa

User

CASA PANICAL

Ebano Arquitectura de Interiores

Ébano arquitectura de interiores diseña esta casa particular para dar una fuerte sensación de amplitud y de conexión con el exterior. Se proyectan espacios abiertos de líneas minimalistas, con mobiliario suspendido y se utiliza el vidrio para delimitar zonas. El suelo de hormigón fratasado aporta continuidad y contrasta con el color blanco predominante. como contraste se utiliza madera de nogal oscuro y notas de colores cálidos.

Trabajos publicados en revistas de decoración

Alberto Canepa

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Grass was planted right up to the edge of the decking to create a clean space without the confusion of contrived plantings.

Aménagement extérieur

Conducteur de Travaux

Réalisation d'une piscine traditionnelle 9x4 sur 1.50 de profondeur. Entièrement carrelée avec du 30x60 en patchwork. nous avons installés des margelles de 120x35 en pierre naturelles avec un retour en parement.

Maison bois poteau poutre Haute SAvoie

Vision Bois construction

Fabien Delairon

Lhakim

J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.

This project was a beautiful collaboration between J.Montgomery Landscape Architects and the Architect remodeling the house and cabana structure. The original 1928 Art Deco home underwent its own transformation, while we designed the landscape to perfectly match. The clients wanted a style reminiscent of a Country Club experience, with an expansive pool, outdoor kitchen with a shade structure, and a custom play area for the kids. Bluestone paving really shines in this setting, offsetting the classic Sonoma-style architecture and framing the contemporary gas fire pit with its blue accents. Landscape lighting enhances the site by night for evening gatherings or a late-night swim. In front, a bluestone entrance leads out to paver driveway and styled front gate. Plantings throughout are Water Efficiency Landscape certified, accenting the front hardscape and back terraces with beautiful low-water color.

Piscina e giardino di villa e B&B Le Palme

Laura Messori

Vista della zona doccia a bordo piscina rivestita all'interno in pietra a secco per non disturbare la visione globale dell'ambiente caratterizzato da pochi e semplici elementi: il verde, l'acqua e la pietra.

Le Matin Calme IV

ARCHITROPIC

Architropic

Piscina rettangolare con tapparella e idromassaggio

Basketliving Outdoor d'eccellenza

Roca Grossa

Piramide Grup

Fotografo Oscar Gutierrez

Panorama al tramonto dalla vasca idromassaggio

Luca Ghezzi Garden Design

St Kilda

Granite Works

Adding the Wow to Country Entertaining

Betz Pools Limited

The large 20’ x 50’ custom Gunite pool is uniquely designed with a 26’ deep section in the middle. At each end, twin sets of walk-in steps lead to the 12’ shallow sections. The owners love the removable volleyball net which gets erected across the middle to prompt intensely fought games.

Large Front Yard 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.