An originally designed fountain water feature and tile liner in a new pool and patio addition to a beautifully updated Craftsman home in DeLand, Fl

Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home

Nautilus Homes

This is a home that was designed around the property. With views in every direction from the master suite and almost everywhere else in the home. The home was designed by local architect Randy Sample and the interior architecture was designed by Maurice Jennings Architecture, a disciple of E. Fay Jones. New Construction of a 4,400 sf custom home in the Southbay Neighborhood of Osprey, FL, just south of Sarasota. Photo - Ricky Perrone

Dallas Natural Freeform Oasis

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

This is a beautiful natural freeform pool and spa receltly on HGTV located in Dallas, TX. The big thing about this project that was unique was the trees. We were required to save all the trees. There are a lot of areas where the paving is not mortared together to allow moisture and air through to help the trees. There is a 6' elevation change that helps incorporate the boulders and waterfall into the hillside for a more natural look. There was an existing green house that was removed and the existing garage was turned it into a cabana/pool house with a covered area to relax in with furniture by the deep end of the pool. There is a big deep end for lots of activity along with a nice size shallow end for water sports, including basketball. The clients' wish list included a cave, slide, and waterfalls along with a firepit. The cave can comfortably sit 6 people and is cool in the hot Texas weather. We used pockets of plants around to soften things and break up all the rock to create a more natural look with the overall setting. A bridge was built between the pool and the spa to look like an illusion that the water is running from the pool down into the spa. 2013 APSP Region3 Bronze Award - Designed by Mike Farley. FarleyPoolDesigns.com

Free Form Pools

Signature Pools of Texas

We are a Houston based company with 20 years of swimming pool building experience. With Signature Pools, building your vision of a “dream pool” can become a reality. A custom pool is more than just a place to swim. Your pool can be built to accommodate a visual pallet for backyard entertaining, a play pool for kids of all ages, or a tranquil escape made for relaxing. Allowing Signature Pools of Texas to upgrade, create, or renovate your backyard pool opens the door to many possibilities.

Inground Pools

SPARKLE POOLS

Grecian Lazy "L" with Roman Steps and Natural Stone Dive, Denton, MD

Speciality Projects

RLS Construction Inc

Brandy Station Cabana

Free Form Pool Models

Aquamarine Pools of Texas

Fences & Decking

Earthworks Landscaping

Gorgeous cedar pool house with retractable window.

NEW Lazy River Pool and Spa in Gilbert, Arizona

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

From inside the large Ramada the scale of the pool is revealed as your eye travels along the lazy river.

Custom Design Work

Dream Pools and Outdoor Living

Geometric Pool with Negative Edge Spa

Keith Zars Pools

Aerial view of geometric pool and pool equipment.

New Pools and Decks

Natural Springs Pools, Inc.

Resort Inspiration

Mondo Landscapes

Lagoon pool with with a feature stone water wall which doubles up to hide the pool equip

Infinity Edge Pool With Custom Stepping Stones in Miami Beach

Van Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas

Sleek and modern in it's design this truly inspirational masterpiece of a watershape has a definite Miami Vice feel to it! It's light teal interior finish mixed with a shiny bone gem that when hit by the sun, illuminates all of the colors your eye can see! It's stepping stone walkway adds to an amazing feel as well as the vanishing edge which makes this project different pools in one!

Schwimmteiche

Eickhoff GmbH - Gärten mit Stil

Smithtown, NY Patio, Pool & Waterfall

Above All Masonry Design, Inc

Stephen Bono

Complete Front and Backyard Redesign in Scottsdale

Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools

Landscape lighting adds depth and interest to the entire yard at night. The shadows of the plants look like works of art on the back wall.

Custom Roman End Pool

Grecian Pools International

Bethlehem Pennsylvania Estate

The Outdoor Room, LLC

View southward over the lower fourteen acres taken from the upper lawn show the terraced 2000 square foot custom pool. A ha-ha wall concept was utilized to separate the pool landscape from the pasture below where without would leave the plantings vulnerable to deer-browse.

Luxury Pool in Lincoln

Jim Chandler Pools

Orange Custom-shaped 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.