Designed with an open floor plan and layered outdoor spaces, the Onaway is a perfect cottage for narrow lakefront lots. The exterior features elements from both the Shingle and Craftsman architectural movements, creating a warm cottage feel. An open main level skillfully disguises this narrow home by using furniture arrangements and low built-ins to define each spaces’ perimeter. Every room has a view to each other as well as a view of the lake. The cottage feel of this home’s exterior is carried inside with a neutral, crisp white, and blue nautical themed palette. The kitchen features natural wood cabinetry and a long island capped by a pub height table with chairs. Above the garage, and separate from the main house, is a series of spaces for plenty of guests to spend the night. The symmetrical bunk room features custom staircases to the top bunks with drawers built in. The best views of the lakefront are found on the master bedrooms private deck, to the rear of the main house. The open floor plan continues downstairs with two large gathering spaces opening up to an outdoor covered patio complete with custom grill pit.

Custom Roman End Pool

Grecian Pools International

Wagner Residence

Urban Landscape

Jeri Koegel

DeRosa Residence, Orange,Ca.

Influence Outdoors Landscape Design & Build

Our Work

≥Thomas Everett Lamb Design and Development

Rustic Pool

User

This view of the pool show site water feature as the focal point. There is a better view of the bench and the natural desert landscaping a well as some of the potted plants that have been added to complement the adobe/peach colors in the hardscape.

Open Pavillion Pool House w/Exterior Fireplace

Kemper Associates Architects, LLC

Interior / kitchen of the beautiful and functional pool house featuring slate flooring, stainless steel appliances, black granite counter top and recessed lighting.

Pool & Spa Combo with Fire Pit

Richard's Total Backyard Solutions

Spectacular backyard oasis for the Thompson Family. Custom pool/spa combo with a gorgeous fire pit to complement their backyard zen garden and seating area. Family reunions will always be a blast!

Donna Livingston Design

Peter Christiansen Valli

Driftwood Holiday House in Picnic Bay

Gruen Eco Design

Hampstead - Modern Pool in Glass Outbuilding

Spazio Design London

Indoor Swimming Pool in contemporary glass outbuilding.

Mediterranean Villa

Architecture Studio, Inc.

This estate home is situated in the premier fly-in community in the state of Florida if not the world. In addition to the home we also designed the airplane hangar that compliments the home and can house a small luxury jet. The two story home is 9,500 sq. ft. with an open floor plan and outdoor living, as well as a future (unfinished) home theater on the upper floor. The bottom floor has a large kitchen with a dining room that can accommodate an extended family, the living rooms focal point is the swimming pool and the pizza oven on the far side. All of this viewed via dual sliding and disappearing pocketing doors that make both the outdoors and indoor spaces blend into one. The home’s curb appeal is really enhanced by the lush landscaping that really makes this home stand out within the community.

Rock Jumping Platform

Big Rock Landscaping

This view shows the multiple levels for the rock jumping platform. Because we used natural stones we had the ability to customize the jumping levels and the look of the platform.

Pool

Stan Morris Construction LLC

Дом на реке | Barn by a River

Фотограф Михаил Поморцев / Pro.Foto

Архитектор, автор проекта – Дмитрий Позаренко Проект и реализация ландшафта – Ирина Сергеева, Александр Сергеев | Ландшафтная мастерская Сергеевых Фото – Михаил Поморцев | Pro.Foto

Thornhill Poolscape

Arbordale Landscaping

2-1/2" thick locally sourced Limestone coping surround the pool edge, tops the garden wall, pillar caps, and steps. Pool deck and upper dining terrace are done in Unilock Brussels Block pavingstone. Un-clipped Boxwood hedge creates a nice green transition between upper and lower patios. Purple Beech trees and a Black Cedar hedge line the fence right up to the cabana.

Farmhouse and Barn Project

Estervan Interior Design

This 17th century listed farmhouse was completely refurbished to provide modern accommodation for a family of six. A new extension was built to create an open plan kitchen, dining and seating area and to link the main house to the barn. The barn was partially demolished for structural reasons and rebuilt to incorporate a swimming pool, sauna, changing rooms and en-suite bedroom above. Air and ground source underfloor heating was installed together with new wiring and lighting throughout.

Eastern Shores Estate

Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)

Transitional house outdoor terrace with pool and deck chairs.

Custom Concrete Pool with Wood Deck

Solda Pools Ltd.

Mid-sized Brown 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.