Pools 26 Ideabooks

As I sit here in humid 90-degree Atlanta summer heat (actually, hiding inside in the air conditioning, frettting over Vitamin D deficiency), I am dreaming of enjoying a frozen drink while submerged in a cool body of water. Counters between pools and outdoor... more »

A well-designed swimming pool is the liquid centerpiece of your home and can turn your backyard into a decadent escape. Whether you prefer to lounge poolside, dip your toes before diving in or cannonball your way to the center with panache, the images... more »

Maybe you long for a pool to cool you off during the hot months, but your skinny yard won't hold one. Or perhaps you're an all-business kind of swimmer: You want to get in, plow through your workout and dry off without so much as a winding-down soak.... more »

Many of the traits that define modern architecture — large expanses of glass, minimal surface articulation, exposed structure (often steel), flat roofs — keep people from considering a residence in such a style. The glass makes many people feel exposed,... more »

The element of water will infuse any landscape with sparkle as the smooth, mirrorlike surface brings images of sky, clouds, overhead branches and even architecture to the ground plane. You don't need a lot of square footage to bring a reflecting pool... more »

With winter on its way, it's a good time to evaluate your pool and have it ready for the bright days of summer. Every year, a large number of pool accidents are reported. Some happen on the pool's perimeters and others inside the pool. Slippery areas... more »

Summer is now hot and unbearable in many parts of the U.S., and all you want to do is stay in your bathing suit. I'm lucky enough to have a lake nearby — and friends with a pool. I often dream of having a pool of our own, but for now I can just... more »

While most of us can only dream of having a pool, much less a pool house, it sure is fun to fantasize about having one someday, isn't it? Pool houses and other secondary buildings are great places to play with regional design elements and use some of... more »

It’s hard to beat a tropical getaway’s luxurious resort pool. Complete with sunshine, water, lounge chairs and a cocktail or two, it’s the epitome of relaxing escapes. Wouldn’t it be great if you could replicate that feeling in your own backyard?... more »

Pool owners today have many choices for their pool finishes. Plaster is the most common, and it's still one of the least expensive finishes for an inground pool. Plaster is typically applied over a guinite (concrete) pool shell and can be dyed to suit... more »

The list of requirements for this pool house included an exercise space, a kitchen, room for lounging and plenty of entertainment for the active Georgia family who uses it. Designer Beth Weltlich, architect more »