Even from above the house, there are so many features in this yard that you still can’t see them all. But what you can see is an outdoor living area that was designed to flow as well as the rooms inside the house. Function, flow and fun are the three keys to this amazing backyard.

Winding Fence Way

Promise Path Landscaping Inc

rectangle pool with spa. pavers on pool decking. Drought tolerant plant material.

Pasadena Spanish

Huntington Pools Inc.

Alex Vertikoff

The Pool

Conscious Environments Inc.

A backyard remodel with a Tuscan style features a pool w/ infinity edge, concrete coping, Pebble Tec plaster, and drought tolerant landscaping.

Lively Residence

AquaTerra Outdoors

The homeowner of this traditional home requested a traditional pool and spa with a resort-like style and finishes. AquaTerra was able to create this wonderful outdoor environment with all they could have asked for. While the pool and spa may be simple on the surface, extensive planning went into this environment to incorporate the intricate deck pattern. During site layout and during construction, extreme attention to detail was required to make sure nothing compromised the precise deck layout. The pool is 42'x19' and includes a custom water feature wall, glass waterline tile and a fully tiled lounge with bubblers. The separate spa is fully glass tiled and is designed to be a water feature with custom spillways when not in use. LED lighting is used in both the pool and spa to create dramatic lighting that can be enjoyed at night. The pool/spa deck is made of 2'x2' travertine stones, four to a square, creating a 4'x4' grid that is rotated 45 degrees in relation to the pool. In between all of the stones is synthetic turf that ties into the synthetic turf putting green that is adjacent to the deck. Underneath all of this decking and turf is a concrete sub-deck to support and drain the entire system. Finishes and details that increase the aesthetic appeal for project include: -All glass tile spa and spa basin -Travertine deck -Tiled sun lounge with bubblers -Custom water feature wall -LED lighting -Synthetic turf This traditional pool and all the intricate details make it a perfect environment for the homeowners to live, relax and play! Photography: Daniel Driensky

Las Alturas, Santa Barbara

RRM Design Group

Michelle Torres-grant Photography

Urban Landscape Design & Construction

Urban Landscape

Between The Oaks

Jeffrey Doherty Designer

Pool House for Everyone

Kane Landscapes Inc

Formal travertine stairs, capped with thermal bluestone, lead down to the backyard landscape. At night, pathlights from Unique Lighting illuminate the walk and create an enchanting approach. *Photograph by Julie Kane

Cielo Lot 176

User

A drifting bell shape pool, with infinity edge provides a beautiful visual alliance with the hillsides, and the Pacific ocean beyond.

Modernizing a Historical Masterpiece

GDC Construction

The home’s added spa was designed to reflect a Southeast-Asian design aesthetic.

Best of Show

Texas Pools

Peacock Pavers Christopher Showhouse

Peacock Pavers

Westside Spanish Remodel

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Studio H Landscape Architecture,Inc.

Poolside Cabana

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

Hideaway 12

Engstrom Construction

Water & Hardscape Features

Signature Pools & Patios

Outdoor Entertainment - kitchen, bar, fire feature

Dynamic Outdoor Spaces

Classically inspired Seaside Estate in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Aurora Builders

Skopos Backyard

ARETE LIFESTYLES BY DEMETRI

Full backyard remodel in Kissimmee, Fl. A new pool and an outdoor kitchen were installed, as well as a new pergola and fire pit.

Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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.