The Top 10 New Swimming Pools of 2025
Dive into ideas for showstopping pools, dreamy pavilions and other standout features from the year’s most-saved photos
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Summer may be months away, but these 10 most popular new pool photos on Houzz in 2025 are already making waves. Explore the countdown to see how this year’s designs — some by pros who use Houzz Pro — captured attention with their smart scale, distinctive details and resort-worthy appeal.
Summer may be months away, but these 10 most popular new pool photos on Houzz in 2025 are already making waves. Explore the countdown to see how this year’s designs — some by pros who use Houzz Pro — captured attention with their smart scale, distinctive details and resort-worthy appeal.
9. Mediterranean Tranquility
Wide steps gently descend into a stone-look pool in Gines, Spain, by interior architecture firm Grupo Holos. The tranquil feel carries through to the surrounding paving, made of the same material, and a perimeter wall finished in the same color. Potted plants add greenery and visual interest, softly accenting the otherwise monochromatic design.
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Wide steps gently descend into a stone-look pool in Gines, Spain, by interior architecture firm Grupo Holos. The tranquil feel carries through to the surrounding paving, made of the same material, and a perimeter wall finished in the same color. Potted plants add greenery and visual interest, softly accenting the otherwise monochromatic design.
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8. Family Fun
What began as a pool addition for a family in Henrico County, Virginia, grew into a full landscape renovation once Greg Koehler of design-build firm Outdoor Dreams got involved. The project expanded to include retaining walls, a new deck, an outdoor kitchen and even a putting green; the result is an entertaining space for family members who wanted to maximize their backyard enjoyment.
The team chose a fiberglass pool for its relatively quick installation, low maintenance and overall lower cost. Koehler used Houzz ideabooks to help the clients select the pool surround materials, ultimately landing on large Blu Grande and smaller Westmount pavers, both from Techo-Bloc. Outdoor Dreams,
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What began as a pool addition for a family in Henrico County, Virginia, grew into a full landscape renovation once Greg Koehler of design-build firm Outdoor Dreams got involved. The project expanded to include retaining walls, a new deck, an outdoor kitchen and even a putting green; the result is an entertaining space for family members who wanted to maximize their backyard enjoyment.
The team chose a fiberglass pool for its relatively quick installation, low maintenance and overall lower cost. Koehler used Houzz ideabooks to help the clients select the pool surround materials, ultimately landing on large Blu Grande and smaller Westmount pavers, both from Techo-Bloc. Outdoor Dreams,
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7. Midcentury Hangout
Guy Ayers Architect respectfully updated this midcentury modern Eichler with a new pool deck and an improved indoor-outdoor connection. Lush landscaping surrounds the pool on three sides, creating a relaxed, park-like feel. Sliding walls open the house fully to the deck, allowing gatherings to flow between the home and outdoor spaces.
Guy Ayers Architect respectfully updated this midcentury modern Eichler with a new pool deck and an improved indoor-outdoor connection. Lush landscaping surrounds the pool on three sides, creating a relaxed, park-like feel. Sliding walls open the house fully to the deck, allowing gatherings to flow between the home and outdoor spaces.
6. Evening Ambiance
Outdoor living spaces on the whole have leveled up in recent years, and this Washington, D.C., poolside lounge by Pristine Acres highlights several of today’s most sought-after upgrades. A solid roof extends the patio’s usability well beyond summer. A fireplace and layered lighting add warmth and ambiance. Stylish furnishings and a spa round out the space, creating a comfortable, inviting outdoor retreat.
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Outdoor living spaces on the whole have leveled up in recent years, and this Washington, D.C., poolside lounge by Pristine Acres highlights several of today’s most sought-after upgrades. A solid roof extends the patio’s usability well beyond summer. A fireplace and layered lighting add warmth and ambiance. Stylish furnishings and a spa round out the space, creating a comfortable, inviting outdoor retreat.
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5. Terraced Terrain
Doubling as a retaining wall on one side, this pool by architect Alison Hall cleverly works with the grade of a sloped Charlotte, North Carolina, yard. Nearby, a sleek and sophisticated pool house provides a stylish, sheltered indoor-outdoor space for lounging and entertaining.
Doubling as a retaining wall on one side, this pool by architect Alison Hall cleverly works with the grade of a sloped Charlotte, North Carolina, yard. Nearby, a sleek and sophisticated pool house provides a stylish, sheltered indoor-outdoor space for lounging and entertaining.
4. Natural Splendor
With quiet elegance, this pool by Holder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes in Napa, California, honors its spectacular setting by allowing the natural landscape to take center stage. The infinity pool opens to sweeping panoramic views, its disappearing edge drawing the eye into the treetops beyond. The water reflects the sky and surrounding terrain, enhancing the sense of grandeur.
With quiet elegance, this pool by Holder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes in Napa, California, honors its spectacular setting by allowing the natural landscape to take center stage. The infinity pool opens to sweeping panoramic views, its disappearing edge drawing the eye into the treetops beyond. The water reflects the sky and surrounding terrain, enhancing the sense of grandeur.
3. Elegant Escape
The owners of this property in Needham, Massachusetts, hired Stucchi Landscape & Design to plan the backyard — including the pool — before they even bought the house. The team placed the pool near the property’s far edge, leaving ample room for a cabana, a spa, a dining terrace and an outdoor kitchen.
Granite coping surrounds the pool and hot tub, and stamped concrete has been used for the rest of the paving. A custom blend of ledgestone and ashlar thin stone veneer covers the front of the spa. A mix of trees, flowering shrubs, evergreens and grasses creates an intimate feeling and adds structure, color and texture to the landscape.
The owners of this property in Needham, Massachusetts, hired Stucchi Landscape & Design to plan the backyard — including the pool — before they even bought the house. The team placed the pool near the property’s far edge, leaving ample room for a cabana, a spa, a dining terrace and an outdoor kitchen.
Granite coping surrounds the pool and hot tub, and stamped concrete has been used for the rest of the paving. A custom blend of ledgestone and ashlar thin stone veneer covers the front of the spa. A mix of trees, flowering shrubs, evergreens and grasses creates an intimate feeling and adds structure, color and texture to the landscape.
2. Conversation Piece
Turf and pavers create a bold, beautiful border around this Tampa, Florida, pool by Cruz Interiors. The artificial grass used throughout the landscape makes maintenance easy. A shaded lounge area is conveniently positioned next to a shallow sun shelf, enabling conversations between folks in the water and those relaxing poolside. A fire table adds warmth and ambiance when the sun sets.
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Turf and pavers create a bold, beautiful border around this Tampa, Florida, pool by Cruz Interiors. The artificial grass used throughout the landscape makes maintenance easy. A shaded lounge area is conveniently positioned next to a shallow sun shelf, enabling conversations between folks in the water and those relaxing poolside. A fire table adds warmth and ambiance when the sun sets.
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1. Entertaining Haven
Between the fire pit lounge, outdoor dining table, covered seating area and more, there’s no shortage of inviting gathering spaces in this Nashville, Tennessee, backyard. A spectacular pool anchors the design, by Outdoor Ink, and includes standout features such as a sun shelf, bubblers and a spillover hot tub.
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Between the fire pit lounge, outdoor dining table, covered seating area and more, there’s no shortage of inviting gathering spaces in this Nashville, Tennessee, backyard. A spectacular pool anchors the design, by Outdoor Ink, and includes standout features such as a sun shelf, bubblers and a spillover hot tub.
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Designer Matt Barton of Copper Creek Landscaping created this mini retreat in Spokane, Washington, for a couple nearing retirement. The yard features a heated saltwater plunge pool that overlooks natural land. Hogwire fencing preserves the view.
The team had considered a more organic pool shape, but the rectangular design allowed for an automated safety cover and a simpler, lower-maintenance setup. The tiled gunite pool also includes a system that allows for quick water access in the event of a fire. Stained sand-washed concrete paving rounds out the space, complementing the rustic aesthetic while allowing the natural materials to pop.
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