The homeowners wanted to have a place for their home office as well as a nice place for guests to have their own privacy when staying at their home. This casita was placed nicely so that it has a beautiful view of the pool and patio area, yet is set back far enough from the house that everyone has their own quiet space.

San Diego Modern Pool

Sills Landscape Design

CLASSY COMFORT From comfortable chaise lounges to sunning sectionals, areas for lounging the day away are captured in this exterior design. To ensure they last season after season of sun and water exposure, performance fabrics and durable all weather furnishings were selected for the project. This poolside cabana is also equipped with draperies to create the perfect place for retreating in the heat of the day.

Natural Private Residence

Pool Environments, Inc.

A natural pool setting creates a oasis in the midst of a busy neighborhood.

JellyFish Graphics

Landscaping by Tim Davies Landscaping. D Max Photography

Elegant

Randy Angell Designs

Our clients wish list was fairly simple: a small, traditional pool with a raised spa. They wanted enough deck space for light entertaining around the pool, but due to their generous covered veranda, they did not require much more than that. Oh--and a little yard space for the dog! The entire design was really driven by a very strong central sight line through the house, all the way from the front door. Using this as the center-line for the pool, we pushed the pool as far toward the rear property line as code would allow and then created the main focal feature of the project: a seven-foot-tall limestone and cast stone wall, with a laser-cut steel sculpture, created the project designer. The cast stone columns and center arch echo the architecture of the home and create the perfect backdrop for the raised spa. The same wrought-iron gas lanterns used at the front entry of the home are repeated on columns here. The color palette is subtle and classic, much like the interior of the home and the decor within the grand veranda directly adjacent the pool. 18"x30" blocks of limestone were used to create the wall at the rear of the property, and harmonizing with the veneer on the home. The pool is finished with Pennsylvania Premier coping, with a bull-nosed edge, shadowed by a 2" band of black granite. The surrounding decks are Travertine pavers in a 'Versailles' pattern, bordered by a 12" band of Pennsylvania stone. The pool utilizes three different glass tiles for a highly customized style. The glass mosaic on the wet deck and in the spa is a custom blend created by the homeowner and the designer. A grey/green Diamondbrite interior finish completes the soft hues that make this project aesthetically soothing to the eye. The homeowner had been through 4 different home builders during the construction of their dream home. Understandably, when it came to the pool, they wanted to be certain they didn't go through the same difficulties and sought out a company with the reputation and the creativity that would exceed their expectations. After seeing our detailed design study for their admittedly "compact space", they knew they had found just the right company.

Details

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

Pool and Outdoor Living in New Kent VA

Water & Earth Landscape Design

Harbor Beach

Leading Edge Fiberglass Pool & Spa Manufacturing

Fiberglass in ground Swimming Pool, manufactured by Leading Edge Pools & Spas. We offer Manufacturer direct pricing, Complete DIY packages with Equipment upgrades, Dealer Franchise opportunities & Pool Builder discounts. We Ship directly to you. Call 1-844-537-6657 or visit www.leadingedgepools.com for more information.

Jupiter Rock Waterfall

Liquid Art Custom Pools Inc

Brick Beauty

Brad Sharpe Pools

Robert Shaw photographer

Stone Pool House, New Canaan, Connecticut

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jane Beiles

Watson Street

Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture

Tamara Alvarez

Sunken Seating Area w/ Pool Access

Conscious Environments Inc.

An elegant above ground pool that takes advantage of views adjacent to a sunken built-in seating area w/ linear fire feature. Below is a sun deck surrounded by synthetic lawn and putting green.

Outdoor Spaces 2019 - Elements Landscape

Elements Landscape

This is a custom modern style pool design for inner city living. It has a custom bluestone coping and accents with a sunken spa and sun shelf.

Chic Modern Swimming Pool and Garden

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Gratton Street Prahran Melbourne

Thomas & Alexander Interiors

Enjoy the view from the roof top pool.

Coastal garden

Cultivart Landscape Design

Exposed aggregate and white pool tiles with castellated screening

Small 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.