Check out these swimming pool designs in a range of styles for inspiration.
Stools inside the pool were formed with tubes andgunite.
White lights are installedin the poolto intensify the blue tiles.
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The pool surfaces are finished with a pebble pool plaster finish.
And if you want, you might just kick back and enjoy those fountains.
Swap a Pool for a Pond
Is it a natural pool or pond?
Bender & Associates Architects
Large urns planted with olive branches help define the space.
The poolside lounge space is outfitted with sleek white furniture and a gas fire pit.
Designed by Rosewood Custom Builders, the vine-covered structure is also nice to look at.
Bill Timmerman
SBLA used local stone slabs and stacked them on the south end for a raised sunbathing platform.
Stone steps lead to a niche with stone benches and an integrated fire pit.
A stone waterfall, sculpture, and dive stone continue the natural look.
Whit Preston
Sharpe recommends that lap pools should be a minimum of 34 feet in length.
The interior finish is Turtle Bay Pebble Sheen by Pebble Tec.
Designed by Armond Architects, the regeneration area was built with a liner which is finished with river rock.
Design byLiving With Lolo/ Photo byLife Created
Add Patterned Tile Details
Kern & Co.
Designed by Rosebrook Custom Pools, the private outdoor space includes a vine-covered pergola and pool house.
Highlight the Surroundings
One of the many California dreams is to live in a vineyard.
ChiChi Ubina/Austin Patterson Disston Architects
Liquid FX Pools built pathways, caves, and a30-foot-long tube slideinto the stunning water feature.
It practically feels like its one with nature.
Create a stylish cabana, like seen here, and be sure to add plenty of cushy seats.
Design byLiving With Lolo/ Photo byLife Created
Lock in the Backyard Trifecta
Mindy Gayer Design Co.
The formula for a perfect outdoor area?
Great seating, shade, and a place to take a dipsomething this spot excels in.
41 West
Though there are separate areas for different activities, the way it has been designed makes the space flow.
The best way to infuse relaxation is to create choices.
Set up multiple seating areas to maximize a large outdoor space.
Design byJoshua Smith Inc./ Photo by Lance Gerber
Overall, things will simply feel more free-flowing.
It’s the perfect backdrop and frame for the aqua of a pool and the surrounding nature.
A few black accents (like the pendants and sconces) make this pool all the more chic.
Erhard Pfeiffer
The bang out of landscaping chosen can completely alter the overall look as well.
This one feels rather Tuscan-inspired, but cacti and other plants can create a different atmosphere.
Try Tropical Lighting Effects
Light a backyard swimming pool to accentuate tropical features.
Design byJoshua Smith Inc./ Photo by Lisa Romerin
Balanced outdoor lighting will highlight an outdoor pool, landscaping,waterfalls, and hardscaping.
Accessorize the Pool
Maite Granda
What’s a pool without a fun floatie?
That being said, the addition of the flamingo makes it that much more fun.
Urban Angles
This dreamy area feels even more expansive thanks to the materials used.
Incorporate Natural Elements
Plants and wooden fixtures feel ultra fitting near a swimming pool.
Think about what kinds of materials make the most sense depending on the look you’re trying to achieve.
Key Residential
This pretty space offers pouf loungers as well as a sun-soaked daybed for a variety of options.
It’s a lovely area that feels cohesive courtesy of the repeating lines, shapes, and palette.
While adults relax by the pool, kids can play and go for a swim, too.
Patrick Ketchum
Don’t forget toimplement shade optionsif the pool gets hit with direct sunlight for most of the day.
This pool drops off and gives way to a green landscape for a tranquil feel.
Fountains and vivid lighting make the pool a focal point.
Skale
The pool features stones, waterfalls and features, islands, colorful landscaping, and inviting artistic elements.
Covered but still exposed to the outdoors, this option shows how perfect this blend can be.
The sleek, modern architecture is reflected in the shape of the pool and the surrounding patio area.
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Margaret Austin Photo
The wooden elements on the home are also echoed in the furniture for a super cohesive space.
Cool off while also enjoying the view through the use of waterproof chairs, as this setup shows.
They blend in with the scene and make jumping in all the more enticing.
Jay Greene Architectural Photography
Not only that, but they keep you and guests in closer vicinity to the pool on hot days.
Plunge pools are ideal for small backyards or multi-purpose courtyards like the one above.
What is the most affordable pop in of pool to put in?
Thomas Flint
The most affordable pool pop in is an above-ground pool.
For a budget option that doesn’t require installation, try astock tank pool.
What pop in of pool lasts the longest?
Absolutely Outdoors
What bang out of pool is the easiest to maintain?
According toHomeAdvisor, a vinyl-lined pool is the easiest pool to maintain.
The trade-off for this convenience means that you have to replace the lining every 10 years.
Amanda Patton
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Margaret Austin Photo
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