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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. More
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Renato D'Ettorre Architects
Mid-sized beach style custom-shaped pool in Townsville with a pool house. — Houzz
Deck over water for sun chairs or table — daniel_vidovic
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Craig Steere Architects
Gallery House
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A ribbed structure provides wonderful shadow play to the lap pool which hugs the rear lounge. The ribs act as a device to allow light through, while obscuring the views in from the neighbouring properties. Photo by Jack Lovel
I love the pool and the glass area — julian_gallas
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Rodrigues Bodycoat Architects
Swanbourne House 11
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Contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Perth with tile. — Houzz
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Living Style Landscapes
Design ideas for a contemporary pool in Sunshine Coast. — Houzz
Water feature fountain idea — Bec Styles
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Purple Cow Property Media
This is an example of a contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Melbourne with decking. — Houzz
Pool colour
Green wall
Timber onto light tile — andyhungo
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Webb & Brown-Neaves
Home Design - The Rubix
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This is an example of a contemporary custom-shaped pool in Perth. — Houzz
Fun outdoor circular roofed lounge for pool area — nuyouhere
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Darren James Interiors
Outdoor Living Project
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Contemporary pool in Brisbane with a pool house. — Houzz
Left far end corner of the pool — Sam
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SPASA Queensland
2014 Awards of Excellence
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Design ideas for a contemporary pool in Brisbane. — Houzz
I like the pool house design - it's nice and open and the built in lounge would match the theme of the decking at the opposite end of our pool. — Sammy Monahan
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