173,950 Pool Design Photos
On a hot summer day, nothing is as refreshing as a swimming pool. Although often seen as a luxury, they can serve many functions and be well worth the splurge. Besides being a nice place to cool off, pools can add much-needed visual interest to your yard — think colorful tiles or an unique water feature. In your location, it might also be a solid investment; buyers practically require backyard pools in places with hot summers and mild winters, so installing or updating one could help your home sell. As you get ready to start your in-ground pool and spa remodel, map out your space and consider what size, shape and style might work best for you. Having an idea in mind when you talk with a specialist will help the process go smoothly. Read further for more tips on how to make your pool ideas a reality. More
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TaC studios, architects
765 studio/residence, a modern residence in Atlanta, Georgia
170K Saves | 37 Questions
Pool oasis in Atlanta with large deck
Contemporary lap pool in Atlanta with decking. — Houzz
Podría quedar así una alberquita en el patio. — Antonio Santiago Lara Meléndez
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Zehren and Associates, Inc
Private Residence in Montecito, California
93 Saves | 0 Questions
Photo of a large mediterranean backyard rectangular pool with a pool house. — Houzz
Globe light looks cool outdoors — beckylindstrom
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Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.
Urban Oasis 01 (design by Gillespie Moody Patterson, Inc.)
210K Saves | 41 Questions
Inspiration for a contemporary pool with a hot tub and decking. — Houzz
Spool with decking and planter with river rocks — T T
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Addition Building & Design, Inc.
Exterior / Facades
221 Saves | 1 Question
Photo of a tropical rectangular pool in Los Angeles. — Houzz
les grands paliers pour descener — karohb
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Darren James Interiors
Outdoor Living Project
110K Saves | 14 Questions
Contemporary pool in Brisbane with a pool house. — Houzz
Lower top and have seating area condensed. — Nick Jamele
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The Pool Craft Company
Outdoor living space
35,323 Saves | 17 Questions
Design ideas for a traditional backyard rectangular pool in Toronto with a water feature. — Houzz
a private pool with resting place. — madhu pachava
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Tanby Swimming Pools
Outdoor Pools
36,909 Saves | 32 Questions
Charcoal mosaic tiles give a beautiful turquoise colour to the water with flamed granite steps and coping stones and limestone paving on terrace
Design ideas for a contemporary rectangular lap pool in London. — Houzz
Pool steps all the way across shallow end — tawnyahenderson1
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Daniel Marshall Architect
Design ideas for a contemporary pool in Auckland with decking. — Houzz
Piscine creusé hors terre — nat1111
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AGS Stainless, Inc.
San Francisco's Premier Stainless Steel Cable, Glass and Rail Company
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MP DESIGN Interior Architecture + Interior Design
San Francisco Full-Service Remodeling Design Firm
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