North Barrington, IL Rectilinear Swimming Pool with Geometric Parquet-style deck

Request Free Quote This stunning traditional pool in North Barrington, IL measures 18 '0 `` x 36’0” with a depth ranging from 3’6” to 5' 0 `` to 3’6” in a Sport pool configuration. The shallow area features a 63 square foot sun shelf with 4 steps attached and 2 LED colored bubbler water features.. The opposite end has a 4 square foot swimout. The pool coping is Bullnose Bluestone. There is an automatic hydraulic pool safety cover with a custom stone walk-on lid system. The pool finish is ceramaquartz. There are also volleyball and basketball systems installed. Photography by e3.

Destination Backyard

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

No matter where you are in this backyard resort, there is seating and functional space. To break up the elongated property, Alderwood crews used native plantings, which also offered privacy for the pool.

EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS

Blue Wagon Synthetic Turf Supply (Peninsula)

Synthetic turf around pool. Great for year round no water or maintenance use.

Checkerboard Pool

yardscapes Inc.

New vinyl swimming pool with custom gray and white checkerboard patio. Addition of outdoor shower and changing room with custom cedar wood surround.

Sloping Terrain Beautifully Transformed

Betz Pools Limited

The 17’ x 35’ custom vinyl pool is surrounded by a slate grey flagstone deck set on concrete. The pool’s matching slate grey, tooled edge coping helps to extend the look. The hardscapes offer the benefit of being low maintenance, while the rich variety of shrubs and plantings help to soften the overall feel.

Pacheco Villa

Clough Construction

Practical and spectacular swim spa nestled in the stunning landscaping on this large private estate.

Winton Park Landscape Renovation

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

A grass lined path leads between the bank of the pollinator garden to the pool patio. The patio is composed of a subtle color mix of boardwalk brick pavers and bluestone banding.

Relax In Style - Franklin Lakes, NJ

CLC Landscape Design

Due to size limitations, the client chose an Endless Pool swim spa that allows them to exercise and enjoy a relaxing spa.

Rock Jumping Platform

Big Rock Landscaping

This view shows the multiple levels for the rock jumping platform. Because we used natural stones we had the ability to customize the jumping levels and the look of the platform.

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.

Family Outdoor Living and Dining

Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.

GARDENSIDE

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

The pretty and classic materials used for this Minnesota backyard design create a lovely coastal aesthetic. Surrounded by blooming gardens, with an inviting pool, this suburban property feels like anything but. Stone walls in ORIJIN STONE's Alder™ Limestone, pool patio in our premium Bisque™ Travertine, Greydon™ Sandstone steps, custom Indiana Limestone caps as well as chimney details, and our beautiful Oyster Bay™ Veneer. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Mom's Design Build INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DESIGN: Bria Hammel Interiors w/ Brooke & Lou ARCHITECT: Archos Architecture BUILDER: SD Custom Homes PHOTOGRAPHY: Spacecrafting

Nantucket Pool And Spa

Blue Water Pools and Spas Inc,.

Pools

Brookside Landscapes, Inc.

Arlington Heights, IL Swimming Pool and Hot Tub with Jump Rock

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This project features a 25’0” x 44’0” swimming pool, 3’6” to 8’0” deep. The hot tub measures 7’0” x 10’0”. The sunshelf measures 6’0” x 14’0”. The pool coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Dovewhite color. There is a jump rock feature for diving into the pool. The pool finish is Ceramaquartz. The pool also features a volleyball and basketball system. The raised stone water feature spills into the swimming pool. There are 5 LED color changing bubblers on the sunshelf, as well as 6 LED color changing Laminar water features around the pool. The top of the spa and the perimeter of the pool features Crystal Glass Blue Blend tile and accents. The pool and spa are covered by an automatic pool safety cover with custom stone lid system. The pool deck is a porcelain paver. The Masonry gas fire pit has stone veneer pillars and a Valders Wisconsin Limestone cap. The seat wall has a stone veneer and Valders Wisconsin Limestone coping. The steppers are Oakfield irregular flagstone. Photos by e3 Photography.

Addition & Renovation

Hackley & Associates Architects, Inc.

Poolscape

Holmes Fine Gardens

Our goal was to soften the hardscape of the pool area by bringing planting perennials and trees.

Forever Home

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

An in-ground spa features therapy jets and an automatic cover, which may be retracted incrementally to allow the water weir to function decoratively. Stone piers support painted wooden pergola supports, unifying stone and carpentry.

Mordialloc Project

Foliage Landscaping

The Mordialloc project provides excellent pool landscaping ideas if you’re looking for inspiration for your backyard. View the before and after images of our project.

SAILOR'S RETREAT

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

This Minnesota Artisan Tour showcase home graces the shores of Lake Minnetonka. The home features an impressive amount of natural stone, which accentuates its traditional coastal aesthetic. ORIJIN STONE Percheron™ Travertine is used for the expansive pool deck, raised patios, as well as for the interior tile. Nantucket™ Limestone is used for the custom wall caps, stair treads and pool coping. Wolfeboro™ Granite wall stone is also featured. DESIGN & INSTALL: Yardscapes, Inc. MASONRY: Blackburn Masonry BUILDER: Stonewood, LLC This Minnesota Artisan Tour showcase home graces the shores of Lake Minnetonka. The home features an impressive amount of natural stone, which accentuates its traditional coastal aesthetic. ORIJIN STONE Percheron™ Travertine is used for the expansive pool deck, raised patios, as well as for the interior tile. Nantucket™ Limestone is used for the custom wall caps, stair treads and pool coping. Wolfeboro™ Granite wall stone is also featured. DESIGN & INSTALL: Yardscapes, Inc. MASONRY: Blackburn Masonry BUILDER: Stonewood, LLC PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography

Traditional Pool Design Ideas with with a Pool

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.