The spa is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. A very energy efficient design, the salt-water spa holds 1200 gallons, is heated with solar electricity from the house PV, and the tub is insulated with a 6" cover in winter. photo: Rebecca Lindenmeyr

Georgian Pool House

Significant Homes LLC

California Sustainable Home

Maienza - Wilson Architecture + Interiors

Photo: Narayanan Narayanan, Andrew Petrich

Hinsdale, IL Compact Rectilinear Swimming Pool with Automatic Pool Cover

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This compact pool in Hinsdale, IL measures 10’0” x 20’0” with a depth of 3’6” to 5’0”. The pool features a “U” shaped bench with jets attached. There is also a 6’0” underwater bench. The pool features LED color changing lighting. There is an automatic hydraulic pool cover with a custom stone walk-on lid system. The pool coping is Ledgestone. The pool finish is Ceramaquartz. Photography by e3.

Andover MA Residence (2017)

SSG Pools & Spas, Inc.

Lake Marion Modern | Minneapolis Custom Home

Streeter Custom Builder

Modern luxury lake home with indoor lap pool and walls of natural limestone. Award-winning Architectural Design.

Sunset Hills

Hsu McCullough

Pool at backyard Landscape design by Meg Rushing Coffee Photo by Dan Arnold

Handmade Pool Tiles for Outdoor Pool

Fireclay Tile

Handmade pool tiles from Fireclay Tile highlight designer Caroline Lee's dreamy backyard saltwater pool in Palm Springs. Parquet-style tile stripes peek above the waterline, subtly nodding to nautical style. Sample handmade ceramic and glass pool tiles at FireclayTile.com. TILE SHOWN 6x6 Tiles in Tusk 2x6 Tiles in Skipping Stone DESIGN Anne Sage PHOTOS Echo and Earl

Smith Pool & Spa

Carnahan Landscaping & Pools

Lap Pool | Houston, TX

Richard's Total Backyard Solutions

Hidden to the side of this gorgeous house remodeled after it got destroyed by Hurricane Harvey are this peaceful and beautiful small lap pool with raised ledger stone wall and Magic Bowls (no-fire water feature.)

Small Backyard Pool and Spa

Fair Studio - Email Us Directly: Hello@Fair.Studio

This pool and be viewed from a downstairs office so creating a focal point in the garden that could be viewed from the interior was key.

Clean & Cool Pool & Spa

Coastal Aquatic Creations

Pool Renovation

Cummings Landscape Architecture

Swimming pool resurfaced with new coping, new stone pavers, ipe fence and gate, ipe raised beds, and new plantings

French Country Retreat

Vernon Wentz

This pool has been designed around the French country theme. There is something to be said about coming home to a tranquil garden with a water fountain relaxation area and a pool to cool off from the day. So whether you want to soak in the water, on the deck or just drift off on the bench swing this garden setting has you covered. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery.

Traditional Pools

Signature Pools

Laurel Project

Flexi Tech Contracting Inc.

Pool 30'X13' with 6'X6' spa, pebble finish 1''X1'' white glass tile

Modern Recreational Oasis Backyard

Aquality Construction

Perfect backyard recreational paradise. Exercise in the pool house gym, cool down with some laps in the swimming pool then relax in the spa! This pool/spa combination has a one of a kind automatic cover system. Both automatic covers extend out in opposite directions simultaneously from underneath the beautiful wood bridge. The all-tile spa and the all-tile sun deck with roman style width-length steps entering the pool both pop at night with color changing lights. Swimming pool & spa: Aquality Construction Photography: Chris Humphreys

Temperatura Controlada.

Barrington Hills Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Sunken Bar and Slide

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This outdoor living space in Barrington Hills, IL has it all. The swimming pool measures 1,520 square feet, and is 3'6" to 10'0" deep. The hot tub measures 7'0" x 13'0" and is equipped with 16 hydrotherapy heads. Both pool and spa have colored LED lights. The spa has an automatic cover with stone lid system. Adjacent to the hot tub is a sunken bar with kitchen and grill, covered with a thatch palapa. The sunken bar doubles as a serving area for the 5 underwater bar stools within the pool. There is a sunshelf in the shallow area of the pool measuring 125 square feet that has 5 LED lit bubbler water features. There are two sets of shallow end steps attached to the sunshelf. The custom slide is constructed on a stacked stone structure which provides a large stone step system for entry. The pool and hot tub coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Buff color, Sandblast finish with a modified squared edge. The pool has an in-floor automatic cleaning system. The interior surface is French Gray exposed aggregate finish. The pool is also equipped with Volleyball and Basketball systems.

Turquoise Lap 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.