Pool area with natural stone patio and hot tub.

Louisiana Luxury Pool

Ewing Aquatech Pools

18' Round Above ground pool with deck and pond - Harleysville, PA

scott pease

Terra Ferma Landscapes

The clients love turning on the deck jets for a whimsical atmosphere.

Creekside

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: Dovetail Renovation Interiors: Martha Dayton Design Landscape: Keenan & Sveiven Photography: Spacecrafting

Classic Colonial

Wesley Stout Associates

Pool, Pool House, Trellis, Roses, Buddha Statue, Stone Coping, Hedge

Westchester Whimsy

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Westchester Whimsy This project was a two phase addition to a simple colonial house in Chappaqua, NY. Challenges for Daniel Contelmo included the hilly site, as well as the fact that the front entry lacked presence and the garage was the primary entry. Phase one added a family room, kitchen and breakfast room to the main level, and renovated a bedroom. New overhangs and brackets draw the eye away from the garage and place the focus on the house. Phase two completed the renovation and added space to the front of the house; this was an opportunity to add character to the bedrooms with a turret, and a vaulted ceiling in the bedroom over the entry. A new car pulloff allows visitors to view the front door rather than the garage. An open-air pool cabana with an outdoor fireplace and kitchen serves as a space for year-round activities. The final product was an exquisitely detailed and tastefully decorated home that integrates colonial and shingle style architecture with whimsical touches that give the house a more animated feel.

Custom Home with Expansive Backyard Oasis

Pro Green Irrigation

Riverwoods Swimming Pool with Fire and Water Features

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This swimming pool measures 20'0" x 45'0", and is 3'6" to 5'0" deep. There are 3- 18" waterfalls, 3 fully-automated fire features, LED lighting, Automatic Cover with custom stone lid system, and a 6'0" x 20'0" Thermal Shelf with bubbles, tile accents and steps attached. Valders Wisconsin Dolemitic Limestone coping set off the look of the perimeter, and Cool Blue Exposed Aggregate pool finish gives the sparkling blue hue to the water. Photography by Larry Huene Photography

"Old Florida Refined" by Bell-la

Bell Landscape Architecture Inc.

Steven Brooke photographer

Osprey Oceanfront

Island Architects

Framed View of the Ocean and Infinity Pool from Underneath a Wood Shingled Archway

Pleasanton Foothills

Vision Scapes & Associates

Victor J Ruesga

Rodriguez Home

American Landscape Structures

Little Cottonwood Canyon

Landform Design Group

Limestone Swimming Pool Patio NJ

Cipriano Landscape Design & Custom Swimming Pools

The traditional lap pool is surrounded by a 7,000 square foot limestone patio set in a running bond pattern. The formal, natural stone patio design provides a cool surface during the hot summer. The swimming pool and patio create the perfect place to relax after a nice game of tennis on the backyard tennis court.

WOODSIDE PROSPECT PROJECT

Blue Wagon Synthetic Turf Supply (East Bay)

Originally a Sears and Roebuck kit house that was shipped out by train. The project included masonry, pool, woodwork, planting, veggie boxes and synthetic turf.

Neutral Estate Pool, Pavillion, Fireplace, Spa, Pickleball, and Garden

Shearon Design Collective

Denali Natural Stone Veneer Pool and Waterfall

Quarry Mill

This beautiful outdoor pool and waterfall uses the Quarry Mill's Denali natural thin stone veneer. Denali natural stone veneer is a high density sandstone cut into rough rectangles forming the castle rock style. The stone gets its abundance of color from the heavy mineral staining. The mineral staining occurred naturally in the quarry over time as water washed minerals between the individual layers of stone. The colors include blue, light grey, tan and brown. Denali also has a very rugged and unique texture with a mix of dimpled, smooth and wavy pieces. This stone is sold as individual pieces intended to be installed by a professional masonry contractor. If you are looking for a rustic and colorful thin stone veneer Denali is a great choice.

Natural Pool Setting

Exscape Designs

Traditional Black 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.