Marseille 12ème

Agence Béatrice Recoing

Peoria Perfection with Poolside Oasis

Platinum Realty Network

Gorgeous luxury outdoor dining that surpasses most waterfront restraunts.

Casa Del La Fuente

J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.

Larry Taylor Architectural Photography

Pasadena Spanish

Huntington Pools Inc.

Alex Vertikoff

Adobe de la Vista

Ewing Architects

This client wanted to experience Santa Fe in Sierra Madre. Challenges were the steep hillside lot, great views, fire concerns and narrow car access. We created a rustic home with a low profile, lush surroundings and an air of quiet tranquility. This rustic southwestern house uses reclaimed vegas and logs for the structural system and asphalt emulsion mud adobe walls for the finish. The house is like an adobe village separated into four structures connected by verandas, courtyards and log bridges.

Mediterranean Pool

Outdoor Entertainment - kitchen, bar, fire feature

Dynamic Outdoor Spaces

Piscina all'aperto

studio 'dragora

La piscina, tra balze in muretti a secco e l'agrumeto photo credt www.thinksicily.com

Beautiful Mesa, Arizona Backyard

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

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.

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.

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

La Cresta Estate/ Landscape Design Specialists

Element Pools & Spas, Inc

Eric was a partner with Landscape Design Specialists at the time of this project build. Landscape Design Specialists is no longer active in the industry, but Eric has moved on creating Element Construction. We design and build custom outdoor living spaces from small patios to grand and spacious properties like this. This large custom estate was designed by a Daydreams Architects and we built it.

Authentic Durango Ancient Sol™ Fountain Pool and Patio

Durango Stone

A stunning, inner-courtyard fountain pool featuring Authentic Durango Ancient Sol™, Authentic Durango Veracruz™ and Durango Noche™ HF.

Villa di pregio a Ragusa

Giancarlo Tinè

Country villa nella campagna ragusana

Tucson Travertine

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Decaying pool deck and mismatched concrete patio were cohesively replaced by a beautiful travertine patio overlay and travertine pool coping. Photos by Meagan Hancock

A New North Palm Beach Residence

Muse | Kirwan Architects

The second floor is designed as a single wing, where each bedroom opens out to a porch that spans the rear facade, which faces the pool and a broad lawn that slopes down toward a lake. Photo by Erik Kvalsvik

Romack Project

Liquid Concept Pools

Custom Pool & Spa with raised wall water features and built-in fire pit.

Guest house opens onto pool

Tim Andersen Architect

View shows La Casita in lower garden with natural swimming pool and recirculating waterfall. Roof of main house is barely visible through trees, uphill beyond gate.

Pool tiles

Rustic Brick and Fireplace

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.