Colleyville HGTV Cool Pools/ Ultimate Pools Residential Lazy River

Texas swimming pool designer Mike Farley takes you to the design of a Colleyville residential Lazy River project that has already won multiple awards and was featured on HGTV "Cool Pools". This pool has it all - outdoor kitchen, multiple waterfalls, rain falls, bridges, an elevated spa on an island surrounded by the river, basketball, luxury cave, underwater speakers, and they converted a stall of the garage to make a bathroom with a dry sauna & walkin dual shower. Project is designed by Mike Farley and constructed by Claffey Pools. Check out Mike's Pool Tour Video series at FarleyPoolDesigns.com. Photo by Laura Farley

Outdoor Waterfall + Poolside Living

Tranquility Pools Inc.

Custom pool design with waterfall, diving rock, spa and tropical planters

Vasari Pool Lanai

User

An arrangement of ceramic pots with custom designed plantings of outdoor artificial plants. This Florida pool lanai will always look good, as outdoor permanent botanicals will not look ratty, need water, or drop any petals or leaves. Photo by Robb Thiel.

Orange, California Pool & Spa

Alan Smith Pool Plastering & Construction

West Indies Modern

Knaak Design Group

KDG Landscape Architecture, Inc, Rick Bethem

shipwreck

Distinguished Pools

Tropical Pool

Inground Swimming Pool Deck around Gunite Pool in White Lake

Potoroka Concrete Decorative Surfaces

Exposed aggregate concrete is the most durable surface for concrete in Michigan. It's natural beauty and versatility makes it a winner around any inground swimming pool taking a custom look to an entirely different level. The aggregate finish is very popular with custom pool builders throughout the state today. Exposed aggregate concrete can also be used as a coping border, accent or as the solid surface it can be colored and stained to match any design specifications. It mixes and matches well with every lanscape product on the market and goes well with stamps and textures.

Bali resort style residence in Venice

Luke Gibson Photography

Sunmar Construction

Jim Schmid Photography

House with attitude

Sydväst Inspiration

James Silverman

Luxurious Outdoor Living

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Luxurious outdoor living , drop down screens, covered lanai, specialty ceiling, summer kitchen, outdoor bathroom,

PRIVATE RESIDENCE 1

JAMIE DURIE DESIGN

A dream client with a passion for the environment helped make this project one of the most important of my career. Solar powered throughout and featuring a unique selection of water wise plants, it includes a dining pavilion with vertical green wall, banquet table custom-built using seven types of recycled wood, a sunken fire pit, meditation retreat and a pool with an underwater lounge.

Waterfall and Infinity Pool

Arapahoe Landscape Contractors

Lotus on Orange

Leader Design Studio

Hawaii Oceanview

Island Essence Interiors

Florida Home

Farrell Design Assoc Inc,

Kona Coast

Saint Dizier Design

The swim-up bar entices guests to spend the entire day in the pool. Photo: Mary E. Nichols

Loch Lloyd Lounger

Nature's Touch

Tropical islands are the focal point for the design build of the acreage behind this stunning, Mediterranean-style home. The hardscape features a three level pool, including a toddler pool and a wading pool. Starting at the reef, there are three leaf petal loungers which allow you to recline in four to six inches of water at your feet. Limestone holy boulders are placed strategically along the edge for a natural element. A beautiful blend of earthy colors within the flagstone create a natural and rustic pool deck. All of the steps and bench seating inside the pool are also made of flagstone (custom fabricated flagstone coping for this project was completed on site). The toddler pool features fiber optic lighting which was installed at the bottom of the pool in the gunnite shell to create the reflection of a starry, celestial sky (fiber optic lighting can be used to create any number of shapes or constellations). An infinity edge crashes over beautiful stone and tile work, falling into a wading pool below. Another special feature is a water feature of riverstone cobbles sitting below dancing flames. Large stepping stones alongside this feature lead you to a lounge pool deck creating the feeling of an island retreat. Limestone slabs were used for a path of steps that take you through the landscaping back to the main house. A gazebo was added to hold an outdoor kitchen, an outdoor shower and a pool house with restrooms. All of the outdoor features are automated, allowing you to operate water temperature, fire features, water features, even the music and lighting from your smartphone.

Tropical Turquoise 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 tropical 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 tropical 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 tropical 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 tropical 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 tropical 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.