The owner had several requirements when we started the design of this pool, including: negative edge, Tuscan style to match the house, raised outdoor living area adjacent to pool and a large reef step. The Tuscan style was easy to match, by using the stone similar to the house on the decking, patio and wall; and similar flagstone on the tiered stone spillway. The stone wall on the raised patio also provides great privacy from neighbors. The negative edge and outdoor living area adjacent to the pool required more creativity and coordination to work. This lot was completely flat, making it difficult to give a negative edge look and the owner did not want a raised pool. We were able to achieve the negative edge look by lowering the soil level down behind the pool and only having a short drop from the negative edge to the water basin. We added the decorative concrete balls to give an artsy look to the pool. The outdoor living area is a unique raised deck to take advantage of the view and includes a freestanding-latticed patio. The patio footings were integrated into the pool, while leaving enough space for a water trough and plumbing for the tiered spillway that flows down from the raised patio. We incorporated the large reef step around the raised patio with the pool entrance at the far end. At just under 600 SF, this Tuscan-style pool provides a great view, lounging area and plenty of space for swimming! This is a Toll Brothers model home pool in the Marbella Collection, Avalon Model in Irvine. California.

Peacock Pavers Christopher Showhouse

Peacock Pavers

Completed Pools In San Antonio Area

Keith Zars Pools

Custom pool & spa combination in San Antonio. The pool is just below the main covered patio area. It has curves and straight lines with a round spa.

Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks

Mirador Builders

la Maison Charrier

Bernard Touillon Photographe

Bernard Touillon photographe La Maison de Charrier décorateur

Stinson Beach Coastal Mediterranean Backyard Remodel

Whisler Land Planning

Pools and Patios

Stone Avenue

Gold brushed and chiseled tile in a versaille pattern.

The Ultimate At-Home Resort, Which Has Everything a Homeowner Could Ask for

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

This Ramada is without a doubt an outdoor great room. You can watch TV, enjoy the fireplace or share a meal with friends just as you would indoors but this great room boasts fresh air and a great view of the pool.

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

Previous Work

Brison Pools

Arabian Ranches, Hattan, Dubai.

TerraVerde Dubai, UAE

Backyard Pool

Elite Custom Homes

Backyard pool has integrated spa and fountain feature. wrought iron railing separates homeowner from neighborhood green space. Photo by: Terry O'Rourke

Dolcefaniente - Trulli Fichimori - Private SPA

MD Group

Minipiscina con struttura in cemento armato e rivestimento interno in PVC armato. Tutta la tecnologia utilizzata è di Piscine Castiglione. La piscina è riscaldata con scaldatore elettrico il quale garantisce un tempo breve di riscaldamento dell'acqua. All'interno della minipiscina è installo un impianto idromassaggio per quattro postazioni. Tutte le sedute sono rese confortevoli attraverso l'utilizzo del materassino Softwalk.

New Braunfels Lakeside Pool

Keith Zars Pools

Siggi Ragnar

AIX EN PROVENCE - jardin méditerranéen

Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs

Denis DALMASSO

Lively Residence

AquaTerra Outdoors

The Audrey Custom Home

Alvarez Homes

A gorgeous Mediterranean style luxury, custom home built to the specifications of the homeowners. When you work with Luxury Home Builders Tampa, Alvarez Homes, your every design wish will come true. Give us a call at (813) 969-3033 so we can start working on your dream home. Visit http://www.alvarezhomes.com/ Photography by Jorge Alvarez

Pool Water Feature w/ Adjacent Sunken Seating Area

Conscious Environments Inc.

This garden utilizes every square inch by incorporating a pool, above ground hot tub, sunken seating area w/ fire place and solid roof patio cover, dining area, and synthetic lawn area for play. Stacked stone veneer, glass tile, pebble plaster finish, and precast coping add to the elegance of the pool and surrounding hardscapes. A great place for entertaining and relaxing.

Casa de Graham & Angus

DTR_studio arquitectos

cris beltran

Peacock Pavers Christopher Showhouse

Peacock Pavers

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.