Although the look of this small pool isn't strictly natural, it still works. This pool combines two principles of the English landscape: a water feature and the appearance of a Roman ruin. It's also a good choice for a smaller space where a large natural pond isn't practical.Design tip: Adding a formal pool next to a patio is a nice way to make the transition from formal areas next to the house to a more nature-like garden beyond. The lines of the pool play off the formality; the water softens the overall look.

like the stone edge

Although the look of this small pool isn't strictly natural, it still works. This pool combines two principles of the English landscape: a water feature and the appearance of a Roman ruin. It's also a good choice for a smaller space where a large natural pond isn't practical. Design tip: Adding a formal pool next to a patio is a nice way to make the transition from formal areas next to the house to a more nature-like garden beyond. The lines of the pool play off the formality; the water softens the overall look.

Pond

? square

Waterfall & large stones

What about a small pool?

pound

นำ้ตกเล็กเตี้ย

Some day!

perhaps for water lillies

Shape and border

square koi pond

Koi pond + natural swimming pool

pond

a combination of English and Roman style garden

water feature

subtle play of nature vs. manmade structure

Natural, but neat

pool coping

Cool pond

Design tip: Adding a formal pool next to a patio is a nice way to make the transition from formal areas next to the house to a more nature-like garden beyond. The lines of the pool play off the formality; the water softens the overall look.

Water a must

reminds me of my formal koi pool at 1170 Prospect Ave

the general out lay

too formal?

Groot dam

for pool

Design tip: Adding a formal pool next to a patio is a nice way to make the transition from formal areas next to the house to a more nature-like garden beyond. The lines of the pool play off the formality; the water softens the overall look.

Square pond

small reflecting pond

Although the look of this small pool isn't strictly natural, it still works. This pool combines two principles of the English landscape: a water feature and the appearance of a Roman ruin. It's also a good choice for a smaller space where a large natural pond isn't practical. Design tip: Adding a formal pool next to a patio is a nice way to make the transition from formal areas next to the house to a more nature-like garden beyond. The lines of the pool play off the formality; the water softens the overall look. Laughing Waters, Inc Formal Water Garden http://www.laughingwatersinc.com This garden imagines the ruin of an ancient Roman bath, remodeled into a koi pond and swimming pool in a splendid formal garden. All over Europe at the height of their empire, the Romans built elaborate baths connected to gymnasiums, not unlike modern health clubs. This landscape, inspired by "Capability" Brown, who designed the gardens of many English great homes in the 18th Century, incorporates...

Natural pool

like the finish

"two principles of the English landscape: a water feature and the appearance of a Roman ruin." Hmmmm

black liner, think stone one edge with grassy bank next to

stillwater reflection

Although the look of this small pool isn't strictly natural, it still works. This pool combines two principles of the English landscape: a water feature and the appearance of a Roman ruin. It's also a good choice for a smaller space where a large natural pond isn't practical.

want

garden

pond

pond

I love this pond, althoug I'd add a rising statue coming out of the water somehow

Natural looking pool.

exterior

Pond

Love it, but trimming the grass around the rocks would be tough!

Formal water feature, boulders

Although the look of this small pool isn't strictly natural, it still works. This pool combines two principles of the English landscape: a water feature and the appearance of a Roman ruin. It's also a good choice for a smaller space where a large natural pond isn't practical. Design tip: Adding a formal pool next to a patio is a nice way to make the transition from formal areas next to the house to a more nature-like garden beyond. The lines of the pool play off the formality; the water softens the overall look.

Natural pool

Square pond.

beautiful unique pool

This has the feel of Greek or Roman "ruins" from antiquity...a lovely touch in a garden or water feature.

watergarden

Pond

The look of an abandoned formal garden

This might work as a swimming pool too.

Although the look of this small pool isn't strictly natural, it still works. This pool combines two principles of the English landscape: a water feature and the appearance of a Roman ruin. It's also a good choice for a smaller space where a large natural pond isn't practical.

a water feature and the appearance of a Roman ruin

pond

water and a roman ruin-very english garden feel

water feature

Pool

pool/pond

nice fountain and water body