TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: JJ Delaney, Inc. Landscape Architect: Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Parkside Vanishing Edge

Josh Atkinson - Atkinson Pools and Spas

East Tennessee Modern Rustic

Altura Architects

The pool uses natural stone to blend in with the house aesthetic. The pool features a large stone diving board and a swim up bar to the outdoor cabana. The cabana features a large flat screen TV on a swivel, so you can watch TV from the pool or from the outdoor kitchen under the cabana. Photography by Todd Crawford.

Southwest Contemporary at Desert Mountain

Urban Design Associates

Southwest contemporary patio with infinity pool, hot tub, and flagstone flooring. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: Manship Builders Interior Designer: Bess Jones Interiors Photographer: Thompson Photographic

Burton Home

Landscape Contractors

Infinity Edge Pool

View from spa to water feature

Waterscapes Pools & Spas

You can see the way the glass tiles reflect different colors based on the angle where you're looking at them. photo credit: Larry Taylor

Suburban Oasis

Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.

This partially wooded, acre and a half lot in West Dundee presented many challenges. The clients began working with a Landscape Architect in the early spring, but after not getting the innovative ideas they were seeking, the home builder and Architect suggested the client contact our landscape design/build firm. We immediately hit it off with the charismatic clients. They had a tall order for us: complete the design and implement the construction within a three month period. For many projects this would be a reasonable time frame. However construction delays and the coordination of multiple trades left a very short window to complete the work. Beyond the tight time frame the site required specific care in preserving the many mature surrounding trees, as well as addressing a vast grade change. Over fifteen feet of grade change occurs from one end of this woodland property to the other. All of these constraints proved to be an enormous challenge as we worked to include and coordinate the following elements: the drive layout, a dramatic front entry, various gardens, landscape lighting, irrigation, and a plan for a backyard pool and entertainment space that already had been started without a clear plan. Fortunately, the client loved our design ideas and attention to detail and we were able to mobilize and begin construction. With the seamless coordination between our firm and the builder we implemented all the elements of this grand project. In total eight different crews and five separate trades worked together to complete the landscape. The completed project resulted in a rewarding experience for our firm, the builder and architect, as well as the client. Together we were able to create and construct a perfect oasis for the client that suited the beautiful property and the architecture of this dream home.

Windsor Parkway

Bonick Landscaping

Pool with Pennsylvania bluestone coping and decks, copper scupper fountains surrounded by a lush landscape. Photo By Sara Donaldson

Modern Pool

Chic Modern Swimming Pool and Garden

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Lakeside Modern Luxury

Keith Zars Pools

This beautiful, modern lakefront pool features a negative edge perfectly highlighting gorgeous sunset views over the lake water. An over-sized sun shelf with bubblers, negative edge spa, rain curtain in the gazebo, and two fire bowls create a stunning serene space.

Bluffview Lap Pool + Cabana Addition

Randy Angell Designs

Modern Meets Boho

BOXHILL

Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas

Waterfall and Infinity Pool

Arapahoe Landscape Contractors

Mountain Modern

Home Matters LLC

Gibeon Photography

Kew Infinity Pool and Spa

Neptune Swimming Pools

A Neptune Pools Original design Infinity pool and spa fully tiled with Glass Mosaic tiles Photography by Patrick Redmond

Kona Coast

Saint Dizier Design

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

Knife edge perimeter overflow pool - "Lautner edge"

Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa

Contemporary knife edge perimeter overflow pool & spa. The water level is 1/2" below the surface of the decking. All images are © and are protected by an embedded watermark image. They are provided for your private use and are not to be reproduced or published without the expressed written consent of Aquatic Technology.

Bel Air Contemporary

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

PCH Cape Cod

Burdge & Associates Architects

Burdge Architects- Traditional Cape Cod Style Home. Located in Malibu, CA. Pool and Pool house. Guest house on level above.

Turquoise Infinity 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.