This backyard leisure retreat is the highlight of a new retirement residence for a couple in Aurora. They pursued an outdoor living lifestyle and asked Betz to include features they could enjoy throughout the day, from morning to evening. The yard may be compact, but it is brimming with aesthetic appeal and practicality.

Outdoor Elegance

Delbert Adams Construction Group

Transitional patio and pool area with natural stone pavers and outdoor wicker furniture, pavilion and back door access, and lush greenery throughout.

Pool With Landscaping

Big Rock Landscaping

Pools are a great addition to your backyard, but just plopping a pool into your backyard without any design or landscaping will make an ugly yard. That's why flower beds, trees, and other landscape elements make this pool a beautiful backyard.

Wilmette, IL Rectilinear Swimming Pool with Separate Hot Tub

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This lovely rectilinear swimming pool measures 20’0” x 46’0”, and has a separate, raised hot tub measuring 9’0” x 9’0”. On top of the hot tub is a raised wall water feature with three sheer descent waterfalls. The shallow end features a 20’0” sun shelf with two sets of attached steps. On the opposite end of the pool, there is a 20’0” infinity edge system overlooking Lake Michigan. Both the pool and hot tub feature Bluestone coping. Both the pool and hot tub interior finishes are Ceramaquartz. The pool features an automatic hydraulic pool cover system with a custom stone walk-on lid system. The pool and hot tub feature colored LED lighting. There is an in-floor cleaning system in the pool. Photography by e3.

Southside Place Pool house garden

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Glass tile with limestone coping and porcelain tile

Westbourne

Pfeffer Torode Architecture

The program is pushed to the sides to provide for indoor/outdoor connection through the heart of the house, allowing all rooms to have a relationship to the outdoors. Floor to ceiling windows and doors in the Gallery running along back of the Salon connects the front views of Percy Warner Park through to the back wooded hillside/rock outcropping/pool area. The breakfast room in the kitchen pushes into exterior living space with large corner windows.

Poolside Paradise in Carmel Valley

Jesse York, Landscape Designer

Welcome to 'Poolside Paradise,' where a beautiful pool nestles seamlessly in a cozy backyard setting. This design highlights how massive glass door systems can effortlessly link the interior of the house with the outdoors, creating a unified, expansive feel. Ideal for those seeking a relaxed yet stylish backyard nook, it showcases that even in smaller spaces, grandeur is achievable with the right design touch.

McKenzie Wash Rd

Alison River Interiors

Patio, pool and yard with multiple seating areas, gas fire pit and built-in grill.

Piscine enterrée 17x6m - Ancienne Orangerie

ADH Piscines & Paysages

Conception d'une piscine paysagée de 17x6m près d'une ancienne orangerie rénovée. Volet de sécurité immergé Terrasse en bois autour de la piscine, dallage, allée en stabilisateur de graviers. Création de massifs champêtre, intégration de mobilier de jardin avec son coin brasero/ plancha Ofyr

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Backyard with a Soake Pool

D'Urso Landscaping and Construction, Inc.

During construction and installation. The pool was manufactured by 'Soake Pools and delivered to the site with a crane. D'Urso excavated the prepared the site for the pool.

Le contour de piscine Kebony® Terre 2 Creation

Grad

Projet : Terrasse / Essence : Kebony® / Architecte : Terre 2 création / Photographe : Terre 2 création / Lieux : France

Luxury Fireplace and Complete Landscape Redesign

Shearon Design Collective

Immersed in the breathtaking beauty of North Scottsdale's landscape, this meticulously redesigned backyard space has been optimized to accentuate the mesmerizing desert vista. Behold the truly captivating masterpiece—the bespoke fireplace—a pinnacle of luxurious indulgence. Its custom design transforms the space into a modern sanctuary, inviting gatherings during the cooler months. The tile pattern, reminiscent of traditional Portuguese architecture, creates a striking contrast, evoking a sense of refined elegance. Every detail elevates this transformation to unparalleled heights of sophistication and relaxation.

Wedding Retreat

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

This outdoor bar area provides the perfect space for entertaining. The angle of the water feature and pool make them look connected, offering a scenic masterpiece.

Backyard Pool Patio with Concrete Slabs

Techo-Bloc

Audacious in its massive size, the look of this bold beauty is polished yet casual. With its elegant veining, Aberdeen makes a statement at once luxuriant and eminently livable.

Dallas Inwood Estates Transitional Modern Swimming Pool + Courtyard

Randy Angell Designs

Low Maintenance Leisure Lifestyle

Betz Pools Limited

Conveniently situated beside the walkway to the front of the home, a spacious cedar storage shed helps the owners keep the backyard tidy and free of clutter. The pool equipment is similarly placed discreetly out of view on the opposite side of the home.

Clear Creek Parade Home 2020

Celtic Custom Homes

Contemporary Look for a Small Backyard

Betz Pools Limited

One of the design challenges for this backyard was the need to remain within Toronto’s 50% lot coverage requirement. It would have been nice to have had a little more deck beyond the coping at the deep end to facilitate diving. Thankfully, the addition of a row of stepping stones in its place satisfied that need.

Outdoor Entertainment in Rancho Bernardo

Jesse York, Landscape Designer

Welcome to this exclusive high-end luxury backyard oasis in San Diego, a captivating retreat designed for ultimate relaxation and entertainment. Central to this enchanting space is a magnificent resort-style pool, inviting you to revel in moments of serenity and joy. Embraced by beautifully landscaped greenery, this sanctuary exudes privacy and tranquility, allowing you to escape the outside world. The custom-built cabana offers the epitome of comfort, providing plush seating and shaded elegance. Whether unwinding with family and friends or savoring a refreshing drink, it's the perfect spot to bask in the natural beauty. As the sun sets, the backyard transforms into an enchanting wonderland with soft, romantic ambient lighting, adding a touch of magic to your outdoor gatherings and celebrations. Beyond its allure, an outdoor kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances promises to elevate your culinary experiences. Host al fresco dinners and barbecues, creating unforgettable memories against the backdrop of luxurious living.

Transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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.