Houzz: Best of Remodeling 2012 — Pools

A swimming pool is not a feature that should just be plopped down in the backyard willy-nilly. The most popular pools on Houzz relate not only to the house but to the surrounding landscape, including the immediate surroundings and the view off in the distance. These relationships also determine the shape of the pool, with clean modern lines continuing from rectilinear modern homes, and graceful curves tending to rule the pools outside more traditional homes. Finally, features like poolhouses, outdoor kitchens, hot tubs and night lighting finish off pool areas.

Read on to see the most popular professional photos of pools on Houzz in 2011.