Ewing Aquatech Pools

Lakefront Pool and Spa with Green Glass Tile

Holloway Pools, Inc.

Designed and built by Holloway Pools; Photo by: Ashley Holloway

Gunite Pools

Easton Pool & Spa - Where great backyards begin!

Los Angeles Modern Cascade Garden Pool

Poolside Gardens, Inc.

Smith Pool & Spa

Carnahan Landscaping & Pools

Lake Travis Treehouse (Composite)

TimberTown

The huge deck divided by this crystal clear pool provide the perfect outdoor space for entertaining or relaxing. Built by Jenkins Custom Homes.

The Cedar Ceiling cladded roof looks fantastic with the Spotted Gum feature beams and posts!

Smedley Rd Park Orchards

Outdoor Designs

Woodland views are enjoyed in this hot/cold plunge pool. Connection to the Modern Mid Century Residence was created by connecting the existing stone terrace adjacent to living rooms by a deck that encircles half of the above ground plunge pool. Views of the newly landscaped gardens can be enjoyed too complete with expansive lawns and garden beds and a fire pit area.

Wilmette, IL Rectilinear Swimming Pool with Separate Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This lovely rectilinear swimming pool measures 20’0” x 46’0”, and has a separate, raised hot tub measuring 9’0” x 9’0”. On top of the hot tub is a raised wall water feature with three sheer descent waterfalls. The shallow end features a 20’0” sun shelf with two sets of attached steps. On the opposite end of the pool, there is a 20’0” infinity edge system overlooking Lake Michigan. Both the pool and hot tub feature Bluestone coping. Both the pool and hot tub interior finishes are Ceramaquartz. The pool features an automatic hydraulic pool cover system with a custom stone walk-on lid system. The pool and hot tub feature colored LED lighting. There is an in-floor cleaning system in the pool. Photography by e3.

New City - New Pool House

ROAM Architecture

A new pool house structure for a young family, featuring a space for family gatherings and entertaining. The highlight of the structure is the featured 2 sliding glass walls, which opens the structure directly to the adjacent pool deck. The space also features a fireplace, indoor kitchen, and bar seating with additional flip-up windows.

Newport pool house

Pasco Design

Flat roof pool pavilion to rear of property housing living and dining spaces, bathroom and covered outdoor seating area. Timber slat wall hides pool pumps and equipment, a vertical wall and pool seating/storage units. Rendered retaining walls provide an opportunity for planting within the pool area. Frameless glass pool fence, outdoor/pool lighting. Outdoor and pool lighting.

Sunset Hills

Hsu McCullough

Pool at backyard Landscape design by Meg Rushing Coffee Photo by Dan Arnold

O'Brien St - Bondi Beach

Bondi Landscapes

Farmhouse Pool

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

Coconut Grove Townhouse

All About the Wow, Inc.

Trinidad Pool

Carnahan Landscaping & Pools

Modern Pergola with Concrete Fire Feature - Pool with Perimeter Overflow Spa

Premier Paradise, Inc.

Mid-sized 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.