Welcome to 'Poolside Paradise,' where a beautiful pool nestles seamlessly in a cozy backyard setting. This design highlights how massive glass door systems can effortlessly link the interior of the house with the outdoors, creating a unified, expansive feel. Ideal for those seeking a relaxed yet stylish backyard nook, it showcases that even in smaller spaces, grandeur is achievable with the right design touch.

Southside Place Pool house garden

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Pool house with bathroom fireplace, full kitchen, and swimming pool.

Afton Oasis

Southview Design

Luxury swimming pool design and pool house with bluestone pool deck, party barn, fire patio, and sophisticated softscape.

St. Helena Sanctuary

ballonSTUDIO interiors & remodeling

A city couple looking for a place to escape to in St. Helena, in Napa Valley, built this modern home, designed by Butler Armsden Architects. The double height main room of the house is a living room, breakfast room and kitchen. It opens through sliding doors to an outdoor dining room and lounge. We combined their treasured family heirlooms with sleek furniture to create an eclectic and relaxing sanctuary. --- Project designed by ballonSTUDIO. They discreetly tend to the interior design needs of their high-net-worth individuals in the greater Bay Area and to their second home locations. For more about ballonSTUDIO, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/st-helena-sanctuary

Franklin Park Pool House

WINN Design+Build

Pool Houses

Custom Outdoor Structures

Outdoor Pool Houses for Family and Friends!!!

Checkerboard Pool

yardscapes Inc.

New vinyl swimming pool with custom gray and white checkerboard patio. Addition of outdoor shower and changing room with custom cedar wood surround.

Rénovation complète pour cette maison sur le Bassin d'Arcachon

La Crèmerie

Rénovation des extérieurs avec création d'une piscine en sol, avec carrelage céramique 75x75 cm et terrasse bois exotique. Transformation des façades avec créations de nouvelles ouvertures et habillage de bardage bois en pose typique arcachonnaise (en couvre joint).

Hudson River Valley House

Pelletier Salgado LLC

Looking down on the curved swimming pool & pool house. The pool area is embedded into the sloped and located away from the main house creating an isolated experience tucked into a beautiful landscape. The pool house contains a kitchenette, bathroom, & ensuite apartment with a separate entrance. The swimming pool has an asymmetrical, curved form with an infinity edge forming nearly its entire rim.

Rancho Santa Fe Swim Up Bar

Jesse York, Landscape Designer

This project epitomizes luxury outdoor living, centered around an extraordinary pool that sets a new standard for leisure and elegance. The pool, features a custom-built swim-up bar, allowing guests to indulge in their favorite beverages without ever leaving the water. Surrounded by sumptuous lounging areas and accented with sophisticated lighting, the pool area promises an unparalleled aquatic experience. Adjacent to this aquatic paradise, the outdoor space boasts an entertainer’s dream kitchen and a mesmerizing fire feature, all framed by breathtaking panoramic views that elevate every gathering. Additionally, the estate includes a state-of-the-art all-purpose sports court, offering endless fun with activities like tennis, basketball, and the ever-popular pickleball. Each aspect of this lavish project has been meticulously curated to provide an ultimate haven of relaxation and entertainment.

Hobbit House

Camden Grace LLC

Teak chairs that do double duty as dining chairs but also recline play off the natural elements in this pool set-up straight out of Harry Potter Casting.

Bull Creek Modern Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Pool House with Full Bath, Kitchen and Fireplace

Heartlands Building Company

An elaborate pool house that includes a full bathroom, a kitchen prep area, a beautiful gas fireplace, HVAC system, a dining area, and stamped concrete. Located next to a beautiful pool, this is a room that is sure to impress. The fireplace and HVAC system will help create a comfortable space to enjoy throughout the year.

Backyard & Barn

Forte Building Group, LLC

Outdoor Living Space with Pool in Milton

Boyce Design + Build

This active family invited us into their Milton home to help create a poolside paradise that would serve as a multifunctional outdoor living space that could be used for year-round enjoyment. The stunning rectangular swimming pool anchors the center of the backyard and features a raised spa with dual cascading waterfalls and a large tanning ledge perfect for cooling off during those lazy days of summer. The classic style covered cabana sits poolside and houses an impressive, outdoor stacked stone fireplace with mounted tv, a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and an outdoor living room perfect for hosting family and friends.

The Pandy House

Unique Homestays

Modern New Construction

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Reflections

Ryan Hughes Design

Crystals sparkle in an amazing outdoor light fixture to illuminate an elegant lounge area adjacent to the spa. Patio Renaissance deep seating with oversized lounge chairs of curving frames and plush cushions. A modern design coffee table and outdoor rug complete the outdoor room. Photography by Jimi Smith.

Casa Paraiso

Burdge & Associates Architects

A Burdge Architects Mediterranean styled residence in Malibu, California. Large, open floor plan with sweeping ocean views. Pool and poolhouse

MID CENTURY MODERN - TAMPA, FL

Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.

Charming Mid Century Modern with a Palm Springs Vibe. ~Interiors by Debra Ackerbloom ~Architectural Design by Tommy Lamb ~Architectural Photography by Bill Horne

Mid-sized and Large 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.