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Pool Remodel
Pool Remodel
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
The Berry family of Houston, Texas hired us to do swimming pool renovation in their backyard. The pool was badly in need of repair. Its surface, plaster, tile, and coping all needed reworking. The Berry’s had finally decided it was time to do something about this, so they contacted us to inquire about swimming pool restoration. We told them that we could certainly repair the damaged elements. After we took a closer look at the pool, however, we realized that more was required here than a cosmetic solution to wear and tear. Because of some serious design flaws, the aesthetic of the pool worked against surrounding landscape design. The rear portion of the pool was framed by architectural wall, and the water was surrounded by a brick and bluestone patio. The problem lay in the fact that the wall was too tall. It created a sense of separation from the remainder of the yard, and it obscured the view of a beautiful arbor that had been built beneath the trees behind the pool. It also hosted a contemporary-style, sheer-descent waterfall fountain that looked too modern for a traditional lawn and garden design. Restoring this wall to its proper relationship with the landscape would turn out to be one of the key elements to our swimming pool renovations work. We began by lowering the wall the wall so you could see the arbor and trees in the backyard more clearly. We also did away with the sheer-descent waterfall that clashed with surrounding backyard landscape design. We decided that a more traditional fountain would be more appropriate to the setting, and more aesthetically apropos if it complimented the brick and bluestone patio. To create this façade, we had to reconstruct the wall with bluestone columns rising up through the brick. These columns matched the bluestone in the patio, and added a stately form to the otherwise plain brick wall. Each column rose slightly higher than the top of the wall and was capped at the top. Thermal-finish weirs crafted in a flame detail jutted from under the capstones and poured water into the pool below. To draw greater emphasis to the pool itself as a body of water, we continued our swimming pool renovation with an expansion of the brick coping. This drew greater emphasis to the body of water within its form, and helps focus awareness on the tranquility created by the fountain. We also removed the outdated diving board and replaced it with a diving rock. This was safer and more attractive than the board. We also extended the entire pool and patio another 15 feet toward the right. This made the entire area a more relaxed and sweeping expanse of hardscape. While doing so, we expanded the brick coping around the pool from 8 inches to 12 inches. Because the spa had a rather unique shape, we decided to replace the coping here with custom brink interlace style that would fit its irregular design. Now that the swimming pool renovation itself was complete, we sought to extend the new sense of expansiveness into the rest of the yard. To accomplish this, we built a walkway out of bluestone stepping pads that ran across the surface of the water to the arbor on the other side of the fountain wall. This unique pathway created invitation to the world of the trees beyond the water’s edge, and counterbalanced the focal point of the pool area with the arbor as a secondary point of interest. We built a terrace and a dining area here so people could remain here in comfort for as long as they liked without having to run back to the patio or dash inside the kitchen for food and drinks.
North Scottsdale-Eclectic a Design
North Scottsdale-Eclectic a Design
Cosa Belle InteriorsCosa Belle Interiors
Plain Jane Photography
Example of a huge eclectic backyard stone and rectangular hot tub design in Phoenix
Riccobene
Riccobene
BLUE HAVEN POOLS - MorrisvilleBLUE HAVEN POOLS - Morrisville
Photos by Eric Delaforce
Large eclectic backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool fountain photo in Raleigh
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Landscape surrounding swimming pools in the desert southwest
Landscape surrounding swimming pools in the desert southwest
Sonoran Gardens Landscape, Design & ConstructionSonoran Gardens Landscape, Design & Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic backyard concrete patio remodel in Phoenix with a fire pit and no cover
Personalized Paving
Personalized Paving
Private Gardens, Public PlacesPrivate Gardens, Public Places
Hand-made stone tiles make the otherwise bland paving surrounding it work cohesively. The flower-patterned custom designed river rock tiles apron the front door, granting the effect of a plush carpet. Rustic, Tuscan style containers, bursting with lush plants, add elegant charm to the corner.
HGTV & DIY network's  "POOL KINGS" - Pirate Pool
HGTV & DIY network's "POOL KINGS" - Pirate Pool
CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.
On the suspension bridge looking at the hidden treasure room with animated pirate, old rum barrel with water feature and distressed door leading to the grotto restroom. Design and Construction by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. Photography by KO Rinearson PhotoArt Studios
Prisme Couleur
Prisme Couleur
Reginald C. Adams LLCReginald C. Adams LLC
Custom 320 square foot mosaic tile mural for a private residential poolhouse in Houston Texas. Photos by Jeff Myers Photography
Large eclectic pool photo in Houston
McChormach Garden
McChormach Garden
Gardens by Jeffrey BaleGardens by Jeffrey Bale
Jeffrey Bale
Design ideas for a large eclectic landscaping in Portland.
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
The Art Of Outdoor Living by Grace Design Associates *Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape *Association of Professional Landscape Designers
HGTV & DIY network's  "POOL KINGS" - Pirate Pool
HGTV & DIY network's "POOL KINGS" - Pirate Pool
CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.
A view of the swim up bar from inside the grotto, with a pirate chandelier Design and Construction by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. Photography by KO Rinearson PhotoArt Studios
Crumbling Georgetown Rowhouse Restored to it's Former Glory
Crumbling Georgetown Rowhouse Restored to it's Former Glory
Glass ConstructionGlass Construction
Hoachlander Davis Photography
Mid-sized eclectic backyard stone patio photo in DC Metro with no cover
Magnolia Pavilion
Magnolia Pavilion
Miller ArchitectureMiller Architecture
Qualified Remodeler Room Remodel of the Year & Outdoor Living 2015 NAHB Best in American Living Awards Best in Region -Middle Atlantic 2015 NAHB Best in American Living Awards Platinum Winner Residential Addition over $100,000 2015 NAHB Best in American Living Awards Platinum Winner Outdoor Living
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Farris Concepts in ArchitectureFarris Concepts in Architecture
Exterior view from pool
Pool - large eclectic stone and rectangular pool idea in Nashville
North Scottsdale-Eclectic a Design
North Scottsdale-Eclectic a Design
Cosa Belle InteriorsCosa Belle Interiors
Plain Jane photography
Huge eclectic patio photo in Phoenix
Northbrook Residence
Northbrook Residence
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
A new homeowner of a beautiful Mediterranean style home requested a pool combining a variety of outdoor living amenities. The request included an infinity edge pool and spa that would accommodate an area for a volleyball net, bar top, and fire pit all within a natural environment; and of course, a budget. Needless to say, it was a challenging process combining all of these requests and blending them into a space dedicated for a pool that led us to the aquatic environment seen in these images. The project resulted in building a large free form pool with strong classical lines, shapes, and symmetry. The shape allows the pool to blend within the natural environment as well as continue to be a strong architectural element that compliments the beauty of the Mediterranean home. The infinity edge spa includes 14 waterway jets with the nearest possible equipment location that is more than 100’ away. The pool was not only an aesthetic design challenge but also required mutual respect for the project’s complex hydraulic and construction details. In the process of construction, the homeowner decided the infinity edge basin should also be designed to function as a secondary spa. This secondary basin/spa can be used in large entertaining situations or if the family wants to take advantage of the fire pit while soaking. The glass tile was selected to magnify the beauty of the infinity edge spa and the overall design. The vessel was carefully cleaned and sealed to minimize efflorescence and staining that typically occurs over time. The decorative pedestals and urns seen around the pool edge are equipped for irrigation and drainage to allow for ease of year around maintenance and combine the elegance of the landscape with the hardscape. This Mediterranean inspired project blends some of the best materials available today and is the focal point of the home owner’s new property. Photography: Daniel Driensky
Fort Lauderdale Beach Red
Fort Lauderdale Beach Red
Interiors by SBIInteriors by SBI
Inspiration for a huge eclectic mixed material railing balcony remodel in Miami with a roof extension
Prisme Couleur
Prisme Couleur
Reginald C. Adams LLCReginald C. Adams LLC
Custom 320 square foot mosaic tile mural for a private residential poolhouse in Houston Texas. Photos by Jeff Myers Photography
Example of a large eclectic patio design in Houston
HGTV & DIY network's  "POOL KINGS" - Pirate Pool
HGTV & DIY network's "POOL KINGS" - Pirate Pool
CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.
Swim up bar and kitchen inside the grotto - the pirate chandelier and hand painted faux jail cell that holds all the Crestron automation Design and Construction by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. Photography by KO Rinearson PhotoArt Studios
An Artist's Retreat
An Artist's Retreat
Derrick Dodge Interior DesignDerrick Dodge Interior Design
A pair of antique Mexican doors invite you into the front courtyard of the Spanish style home. Mr. Dodge designed a fountain with the interior being soft blue glass tiles. The client selected rock from one of their ranches through which the water trickles out from the top. Bougainvilleas spill from balconies around the home year long.

Eclectic Outdoor Design Ideas

Outdoor Living And Patios
Outdoor Living And Patios
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
Mark Boisclair Covered cantina has fully equipped kitchen with grill, sink, fridge, ice maker, dishwasher etc. Offers cooking, dining and lounging in open air space. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/
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