Timeless Balance: Patio, Gazebo, Pergola, Outdoor Kitchen, and a Putting Green

This hot tub is part of a backyard space that offers plenty of sunny and shaded areas with a cabana, a pergola, and plantings. Family and guests will find a thoughtfully located outdoor kitchen with visibility to all the outdoor entertaining. Near the swimming pool, is a built-in spa on the opposite side of the cabana - which contains foldaway glass doors for easy access. The golf enthusiasts will find themselves on the putting green tucked away in the corner of the property. Throughout the spaces, Unilock Brussels block, Cumberland brown, and a larger veneer stone was used to tie together the beiges on the house. Final pops of colors come from the plantings.

Central Austin Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

Photo: Paul Finkel

Private Residence

K2 Builders

Pool Remodel: Before & After Phase 1

Autumn Hill Patio & Landscape

Westlake Hills 1

The Garden Design Studio

Jessica Mims, See In See Out

Contemporary Pool

Zilker Modern

Foursquare Builders

Freeform Pool and Spa with Pool House

Boyce Design + Build

This gorgeous multi-level pool and flag stone patio houses a spa and water slide on the terrace level with stacked stone steps leading down to the pool house which features an open air cabana, custom pizza oven, dining area, bathroom and storage room. The lower level includes a custom fire pit and manicured lawn.

A Spanish Revival

Michelle Ruben Interior Design

Eric Vidar Photography

Resort Living

Bahler Brothers

This homeowner wanted to take advantage of the panoramic view from their backyard and accent it with a vanishing edge pool.

Windsor Avenue

Robert Elliott Custom Homes

This exquisite Robert Elliott Custom Homes’ property is nestled in the Park Cities on the quiet and tree-lined Windsor Avenue. The home is marked by the beautiful design and craftsmanship by David Stocker of the celebrated architecture firm Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro. The dramatic entrance boasts stunning clear cedar ceiling porches and hand-made steel doors. Inside, wood ceiling beams bring warmth to the living room and breakfast nook, while the open-concept kitchen – featuring large marble and quartzite countertops – serves as the perfect gathering space for family and friends. In the great room, light filters through 10-foot floor-to-ceiling oversized windows illuminating the coffered ceilings, providing a pleasing environment for both entertaining and relaxing. Five-inch hickory wood floors flow throughout the common spaces and master bedroom and designer carpet is in the secondary bedrooms. Each of the spacious bathrooms showcase beautiful tile work in clean and elegant designs. Outside, the expansive backyard features a patio, outdoor living space, pool and cabana.

Radiant Free Form Semi Inground

Outdoor Living by Pool Mart

Radiant Free Form 18x36

Lotus on Orange

SmartHouse Integration LLC

Ryan Gamma Photography Sarasota, FL Longboat Key, FL Casey Key, FL Siesta Key, FL Venice, FL Lakewood Ranch, FL

Lullwater

Leigh Olive Mowry-Olive Interiors

Back yard pool renovation in Basking Ridge, Somerset Country, New Jersey

Madlinger Exterior Design LLC

Madlinger Exterior Design

The Award

Atrium Homes

A Winning Design. Ultra-stylish and ultra-contemporary, the Award is winning hearts and minds with its stunning feature façade, intelligent floorplan and premium quality fitout. Kimberley sandstone, American Walnut, marble, glass and steel have been used to dazzling effect to create Atrium Home’s most modern design yet. Everything today’s family could want is here. Home office and theatre Modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances Elegant dining and living spaces Covered alfresco area Powder room downstairs Four bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs Separate sitting room Main suite with walk-in robes and spa ensuite

Concrete Pool and Spa - Markham

Solda Pools Ltd.

Resort Living

Bahler Brothers

The pool and spa of this expansive project is accented beautifully by the large outdoor cabana boasting an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, natural stone retaining walls, and concrete paver patio.

Integrate Tennis Court with Outdoor Amenities

Spaces Landscape Architecture

Pool Design Ideas with Concrete Pavers and Stamped Concrete

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.