The design of this exquisite villa uses powerful straight lines giving it a straightforward look. The enormous steel sliding doors provide an immense amount of light and the large patio doors bring daylight throughout the villa. Sober shapes, but enormously rich due to the dimensions and used materials. The luxurious look is emphasized in the evening by the reflection of the windows in outside pool. The stylishly decorated interior with high-quality artifacts makes it a beautiful luxurious whole.

Residential Contemporary Farmhouse in Millerton, NY

UCE Fine Builders

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Water & Earth Landscape Design

From back of pool showing home, spa, deck

Modern Southlake Family Resort

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

Fun, sleek, modern pool with amazing features: cabana, fire bar, splash pad with LED lights, long dolphin slide, outdoor kitchen with retractable doors and a secret garden/play area for the kids. Photos by Farley Designs

Resort-Style Oasis in Paradise Valley, AZ

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

At night, the pool and the subtle landscape lighting provide a warm glow throughout the property. Even after the sun sets, this backyard is still ready for a party.

West Plano Clean Modern Pool + Fire

Randy Angell Designs

Edgy Pool With Custom Bowls and Stepping Stones in Plantation, Florida

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

This edgy pool and spa is a party waiting to happen. The contrast between vibrant blue and stark white travertine creates a modern deco feel. The stepping stones are installed over plexiglass pedi stools to give the floating appearance. The glass tile spills 360 degrees on the spa and the sun shelves provide perfect areas for lounge chairs and umbrellas. Also the symmetrical fountain bowls accentuate a classy look as well as the landscaping! The outdoor barbecue area is the perfect place to start the party.

Inside is Outside

Fenessco Doors and Windows

New Construction Modern Home

Kofler Design Build

Camino Real Residence

April Balliette

Photographer: Ryan Gamma

Bluffview Infinity Edge and Lap Pool

Pool Environments, Inc.

Infinity Edge pool & spa, lap pool, ipe deck with firepit, cabana

1209 Harbor Drive | Delray Beach, FL | Beach Area Estate

Pascal Liguori & Son

Pool

Gilbert Pool, Dana Ranch

C&E Builders AZ

Valerie - Modern

Thomas Homes

AZ Moon Valley Nurseries

Moon Valley Nurseries

Vaquero Residence

William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.

Swimming Pools

Alexon Design Group

Pinnacle Peak Modern | Infinity Edge Pool

Greey Pickett

Nestled perfectly along a mountainside in the North Scottsdale Estancia Community, with views of Pinnacle Peak, and the Valley below, this landscape design honors the surrounding desert and the contemporary architecture of the home. A meandering driveway ascends the hillside to an auto court area where we placed mature cactus and yucca specimens. In the back, terracing was used to create interest and support from the intense hillside. We brought in mass boulders to retain the slope, while adding to the existing terrain. A succulent garden was placed in the terraced hillside using unique and rare species to enhance the surrounding native desert. A vertical fence of well casing rods was installed to preserve the view, while still securing the property. An infinity edge, glass tile pool is the perfect extension of the contemporary home. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Drewett Works Contractor: Manship Builders Interior Designer: David Michael Miller Associates Photography: Dino Tonn

Modern Vineyard

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

Paul Wolfgang Steimer

Scottsdale AZ Private Residence

Oceanside Glass & Tile

Michael Woodall

Modern Blue 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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.