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

A small pool and spa at the rear yard are a feature at the spacious and private rear yard, framed by the natural coastal hillside landscape

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Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

SeaThru

Josh Wynne Construction

SeaThru is a new, waterfront, modern home. SeaThru was inspired by the mid-century modern homes from our area, known as the Sarasota School of Architecture. This homes designed to offer more than the standard, ubiquitous rear-yard waterfront outdoor space. A central courtyard offer the residents a respite from the heat that accompanies west sun, and creates a gorgeous intermediate view fro guest staying in the semi-attached guest suite, who can actually SEE THROUGH the main living space and enjoy the bay views. Noble materials such as stone cladding, oak floors, composite wood louver screens and generous amounts of glass lend to a relaxed, warm-contemporary feeling not typically common to these types of homes. Photos by Ryan Gamma Photography

Contemporary Plunge Pool in Roanoke

Liquid Concept Pools

Here is a small Plunge pool with clean lines, simple materials and a raised wall with a sheer descent

Brighton Family Pool and Spa

Neptune Swimming Pools

Country Poolhouse Wayne, Pennsylvania

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

The local fieldstone blend covering the facade, the roof pitch, roofing materials, and architectural details of the new pool structure matches that of the main house. The rough hewn trusses in the hearth room mimic the structural components of the family room in the main house. Sliding barn doors at the front & back of the poorhouse allow the structure to be fully opened or closed. To provide access for cords of firewood to be delivered directly to the pool house, a cart path was cut through the woods from the driveway around the back of the house.

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.

Spanish Modern

Texture Living Inc

Schwimmbad Privathaus mit Schiebe-Glastüren

dickgreber.architektur.

Innenpool, Glasschiebetür, Wellnessbereich

Grecian Family Pool

Sunfish Pools

Grecian Style family diving pool. Includes tanning ledge with bubblers, horseshoe spa, salt finish decking and flagstone coping.

Elm Grove Indoor Pool Revilization

Swimming Pool Services

For added privacy when needed the sliding doors on the East side of the space were equipped with motorized shades. The floor in the room is heated concrete with a decorative overlay to lighten the color and also provide a non slip surface for swimmers.

Traditional Pool & Landscape - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The overall view of this Cedarburg pool project shows the relationship of the pool space to the house along with the fire pit and pergola. Quick Fire hydrangea form a privacy screen at the bottom left while rudbeckia, echinacea and agastache add color at both ends. Edmunds Studios Photography

Danville Contemporary

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Jude Parkinson Morgan photography

Lansdowne Modern Swimming Pool + Outdoor Living

Randy Angell Designs

Photography by Jimi Smith / "Jimi Smith Photography"

Portland Heights Residence

Don Tankersley & Co.

Portland Heights home, designed by Allied Works Architecture. Guest house with Pool. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann

Port Barmouth

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Photographer: David Tosti

Cabana Pool House

Wernerfield Architecture

Robert Yu

Pool Design Ideas with Decomposed Granite and Concrete Slab

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.