Private Residence Bis Luxury custom Pool

All glass tile pool & spa

1920's Historic Riley House.

Distinguished Pools

Historic home in Kensington provides an intimate backdrop to this beautiful design. Photo by Darren Edwards

U.S. Pools

Questar Pools

Designed by Skip Phillips, Questar Pools; Built by Justin Salbato, Masterworks Construction Co.; Photography by Stuido Carré Photographie

Moorish Courtyard Pool

Clemens & Associates Inc.

A rectangular leisure pools sits in the middle of a Mediterranean-style hacienda courtyard. The pool is paved in a deep teal-blue pool plaster and lined with custom hand-painted tiles, giving the look of an exotic oasis. Hand-painted tiles surrounding a hand-carved Italian marble basin fountain at the head of pool provides a stunning focal point against the backdrop of the mountains. Lushly planted blue-glazed ceramic pots flank the carved wood columns that support the Spanish tiled portal. Deep plush lounge chairs allow the space to be fully enjoyed by the residents any time of the day. Photo Credit: Kirk Gittings

The Miah | John Cannon's Showcase Home

John Cannon Homes

Gene Pollux and SRQ360 Photography

Mountain Bridge

D33 Design & Planning, Inc.

Desert Retreat at Silverleaf

Drewett Works

The genesis of design for this desert retreat was the informal dining area in which the clients, along with family and friends, would gather. Located in north Scottsdale’s prestigious Silverleaf, this ranch hacienda offers 6,500 square feet of gracious hospitality for family and friends. Focused around the informal dining area, the home’s living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, offer warmth of materials and proximity for expansion of the casual dining space that the owners envisioned for hosting gatherings to include their two grown children, parents, and many friends. The kitchen, adjacent to the informal dining, serves as the functioning heart of the home and is open to the great room, informal dining room, and office, and is mere steps away from the outdoor patio lounge and poolside guest casita. Additionally, the main house master suite enjoys spectacular vistas of the adjacent McDowell mountains and distant Phoenix city lights. The clients, who desired ample guest quarters for their visiting adult children, decided on a detached guest casita featuring two bedroom suites, a living area, and a small kitchen. The guest casita’s spectacular bedroom mountain views are surpassed only by the living area views of distant mountains seen beyond the spectacular pool and outdoor living spaces. Project Details | Desert Retreat, Silverleaf – Scottsdale, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn Featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, May 2015, “Sporting Style: Golf Enthusiast Christie Austin Earns Top Scores on the Home Front” See more of this project here: http://drewettworks.com/desert-retreat-at-silverleaf/

Lazy River Pool & Swim Up Bar in Arizona

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

The Ramada is the perfect place to escape the sun and also join others at the swim up bar in the pool. Near the Ramada is the large baja shelf which is perfect for relaxing in the sun while enjoying the refreshing water.

Pool

Mediterranean Style New Construction, Shay Realtors, Scott M Grunst - Architect - Veranda - We designed the custom bar and tile & selected and purchased lighting and out door furniture.

Amarula Sun

Ryan Hughes Design

The circular fire feature glows inside and out. The lighting plan provides a blue glow to seating below and ceiling above in this columned pavilion. Outdoor seating and dining as well as a wall water feature are highlighted in this multi-use outdoor space. Photos by Joe Traina.

French Country Modern

JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

Photography: Piston Design

My Work

Paul Sturwold Associates

Faux Iron Panels

Garden Elements

Pool and Spa

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We definitely approve of this backyards covered patio, the outdoor kitchen, exterior fireplace, and built-in spa.

Superstition Mountain

Greey Pickett

The 20 acre Resort in High Meadow Ranch

Marquise Pools

With 26,000 sf of house, it takes 4500 square feet of pools to be in scale and proportion to the huge verticality of the architecture- Architect is Patrick Barrios of course Photography by Paul Ladd

Private Residence Bis Luxury custom Pool

Moretti Mosaic Studio

All glass tile pool & spa

Estate 4

Dale Gardon Design

High Res Media

Backyard Oasis - Pool, Spa, Swim-Up Bar, Grotto, Slides & Water Features

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

The baja shelf is the perfect place to relax and tan or to play with small children. The inlaid tile turtle and fish add to the feeling of your own private paradise.

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.