This traditional swimming pool with a naturalistic waterfall features Unilock Umbriano concrete pavers. Relax, and enjoy the view!

Elegant

Pool Environments, Inc.

Randy Angell, Designer The main focal point of this project is the 7' limestone and cast stone wall, with a laser cut steel sculpture, created by Randy Angell. The cast stone columns and center arch echo the architecture of the home and create the perfect backdrop for the raised spa.

Luxury SmartYard

Electronics Design Group, Inc.

Photography by William Psolka, psolka-photo.com

Piscine avec gazon synthétique

Antoine Morin Paysage

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.

Sloping Terrain Beautifully Transformed

Betz Pools Limited

This young family in Whitby worried it might not be possible to have a pool in their backyard. Their lot sloped steeply toward the back and dropped off sharply just fifteen feet behind the house. Also, they were on a ravine conservation area with its own challenges. Fortunately, the Betz design department had the solution.

Trinidad Pool

Carnahan Landscaping & Pools

Pacific Palisades Residence

Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.

Historic Mosaic House

Arrow. Land + Structures

Lake Forest Mosaic House designed by prominent American architect Henry Ives Cobb, in 1882. Grounds designed and constructed by Arrow Land+Structures, in 2016.

Sunny Ridge

Township Pools

River Road

THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION

Automatic Pool Cover hidden under the pool coping. Due to the severe grade of the yard a 24" retaining wall was installed on the top and an 18" reverse bond beam installed on the lower side, both stone faced. Grenadine gray quartz plaster with antique beige travertine coping and matching travertine patio.

Arlington Heights, IL Swimming Pool and Separate Raised Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This swimming pool in Arlington Heights, Il measures 20'0" x 45'0", and the separate hot tub measures 7'0" x 9'0". A 6'0' x 20'0" sunshelf is adorned with bubbler water features. Automatic covers are on both the pool and hot tub. The pool finish is Ceramaquartz. The pool and spa coping are Valder's. Finally, for the kids there are basketball and volleyball systems. The fully-functional pool house is adjacent to the outdoor kitchen, which is covered by a lovely pergola. Photos by Larry Huene

Palisades Residence

lauri morrison studio

Atlanta Metro Custom Pool Renovations - Black Marble PebbleTec

Precision Pool Renovations

Travertine coping and travertine pavers

Custom Pools

Paramount Stone Co.

Paramount Stone

Timeless Style on a Quaint Cul-de-sac

Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects

Coastal French Country - Timeless Style on a Quaint Cul-de-sac. Pool and Patio

United Roofing and Construction

Onaway - Narrow Lakefront Bluff

Visbeen Architects

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.

Swim Spas

Royal Spa

Backyard pool party. Swim spa / hot tub combo on the deck. Kids are enjoying the "lazy river" feature.

Guest House

Villa Vici

Interior design by Vikki Leftwich, furnishings from Villa Vici

Mid-sized Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.