Take a look at the image of the living/dining space with doors opening to a pool beyond. This is an elegant, finely-appointed room with aged, hand-hewn beams, dormered clerestory windows, and radiant-heated limestone floors. But the real power of the space derives less from these handsome details and more from the wide opening centered on the pool.

Chalet du Sabot

Charpente et Menuiserie de l'Oisans

Bartlett Residence

Sarco Architects Costa Rica - Caribbean

The pool design of Bartlett residence is thought for the tropical climate of Costa Rica where sometimes there is high heat with burning sun and others there is heavy rain. The shape of the pool allows the user to have an exterior pool but also an indoor pool when the climate is too hot or if it is raining. //Gerardo Marín E.

Pools and Patios

Beautify (Landscape Design and Installation)

The Berwick II - 2016 Parade of Homes Showcase Home

Farabough Homes

Concrete Pool - Mississauga

Solda Pools Ltd.

Desert Highlands III

Merit Landworks

Mark Boisclair Photography

On The Job

Savannah Surfaces, Inc.

Westport Contemporary

Segerson Builders

Indoor spa with custom bronze LED lit waterfall and ocean views of long island sound.

Custom pool with Waterfall & Slide

ASL Pools & Spas

Custom concrete pool with waterfall, flagstone coping, slide, led lighting, tanning ledge & Radiant Fusion Plaster.

Beautiful Bentonville Indoor Pool House

John Easterling Construction

Incredible rustic indoor pool house add on designed by John Easterling, third generation home builder and general contractor.  A vaulted tongue and groove design was used for the ceiling of this space and the walls included a variety of natural materials like exposed stone, wood, and sheet metal. This design gave this pool house a warm and zen-like feeling with its range of natural & organic colors and textures.

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. Cedar hedging and Purple Beech trees line the fence right up to the cabana. Wrought iron lounge chairs and ottomans make for an inviting feel. Photo cred. to the Japanese Maple branch at the bottom right of the shot!

Outdoor Kitchen for Roman/Geometric Pool with Spa & Water Features Including Sun

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This outdoor kitchen is the perfect compliment for those that lean towards a more classic, upscale pool design, Van Kirk & Sons offers our Roman or Geometric style pools. The overarching elegance and practicality of this timeless style makes it the perfect choice for a customer looking for a pool that is more symmetrical in form.

Cloverdale House

Board & Vellum

Photo by Travis Peterson

Sunnybrooke House Exterior

Malone Maxwell Dennehy Architects

Quartzite Kitchen Countertops

Triton Stone

2'' Thermal Bluestone Cooping, 1/2'' Mixed pattern Bluestone full color natural cleft

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.