This exquisite backyard of a new home near Toronto’s Bridle Path was designed by Wendy Berger & Associates in conjunction with Heinz Prachter Landscape and Betz Pools. The large scale of the home and yard lends itself to a bold modern look which was artfully achieved through an array dramatic...

The focal point of the yard is an 18’ x 51.5’ custom Gunite pool joined to a glass-walled spa via a shallow steppingstone path. In the shallow end a spacious 9’ x 18’ tanning shelf is a great place to relax in water-cooled comfort. The handy shade umbrella can be adjusted to give you just the right...

The entire space has a contemporary Miami South Beach look highlighted by a raised 8’ x 8’ spa clad in white tile, plus the pool’s section of elevated wall with water feature. The wall is centered across from the grouping of four chaise lounges and an eye-catching section of patio in artificial...

The entire space has a contemporary Miami South Beach look highlighted by a raised 8’ x 8’ spa clad in white tile, plus the pool’s section of elevated wall with water feature. The wall is centered across from the grouping of four chaise lounges and an eye-catching section of patio in artificial...

This pool, designed by Wendy Berger & Associates and built by Betz, includes multiple water features. In addition to the trio of cascading scuppers, it also features an elevated 8’ x 8’ spa with a glass wall facing the pool, plus a shallow 5.5’-wide steppingstone path which spans the full 18’ width...

The design of the water feature is itself a work of art, with a gentle flow of water cascading from three rectangular scuppers. The feature wall is elegantly clad with white porcelain tile which aptly has a vertical linear texture. If you want the ultimate in relaxation, it’s hard to beat the soft...

This aerial view shows the pool layout with stepping-stone path in front of the spa. Wendy Berger’s design artfully introduces multiple elements to break up the space and add interest. This includes the central lounge area, a covered loggia on the right, and directly below, tiered stairs with...

The central lounge area is replete with massive couches which suit the scale of the backyard and are especially useful when entertaining large groups. The area has a pleasing mix of colours and textures in the surrounding planting beds and pots which help to soften the extensive hardscapes of Indus...

After dark the wow factor is accentuated with the lighting from the pool and spa taking centre stage. The flow from the three scuppers of the water feature is highlighted as are the five steppingstones rising above the 5.5’-wide shallow ledge which spans the full 18’ width of the pool’s deep end.

The pool and spa have auto levellers which help to extend the dramatic look. In the spa they generate a thin sheet of glistening water that spills down the glass wall. In the pool the levellers maintain a constant water level around the steppingstones, which are defined beautifully by their...