The somewhat modest size of this beautiful back garden does not keep it from fulfilling numerous duties for this active family. Closest to the house itself are a screened sitting porch and a large outdoor dining area. One passes through antique wrought-iron gates to transition from the upper patios to the lawn area, separating the house from the pool. Slabs of Pennsylvania flagstone create a walkway through the lawn and around the swimming pool. Synthetic turf was selected for this project, in order to minimize maintenance issues and to ensure perfect grass at all times. The covered, open-air pavilion directly adjacent the pool is constructed with hand-carved posts and beams. The concrete floor of the pavilion is stained to coordinate with the Pennsylvania flagstone decks. Housing the outdoor kitchen and bar area, as well as a TV sitting area, this poolside pavilion has become the favorite hang-out for the client's teenagers and their friends. Although our client wanted a curved line, natural pool, they wanted a bit of a modernized version, and something a bit more refined. One way we achieved this was by using long, sweeping curves around the perimeter of the pool, with hand-cut, and slightly chiseled, Oklahoma flagstone coping. Next, rather than using the typical boulders for the retaining wall, we set Oklahoma stone in an irregular flagstone pattern with butt-joints so that no mortar shows. The walls are capped with the same Oklahoma flagstone as is used on the coping. The spa is tucked in the back corner of the garden, and raised 20" above the pool. The spillway from the spa is created using a combination of long slab boulders along with smaller boulders, to create a gentle, natural waterfall to the pool. Further refinement is shown in neatly trimmed appearance of the synthetic turf between the large slabs of Pennsylvania stone that create the pool deck.

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Allison Landscape & Pool Company
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Several beautiful features make this jacuzzi spa and swimming pool inviting for family and guests. The spa cantilevers over the pool . There is a four foot infinity edge water feature pouring into the pool. A lazy river water feature made out of moss boulders also falls over the pool's edge adding a pleasant, natural running water sound to the surroundings. The pool deck is exposed aggregate. Seat bench walls and the exterior of the hot tub made of moss rock veneer and capped with flagstone. The coping was custom fabricated on site out of flagstone. Retaining walls were installed to border the softscape pictured. We also installed an outdoor kitchen and pergola next to the home.

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Front of the new pool house, with 3 sets of French doors, awning windows, new hardscaped patio, flagstone coping on pool. Brian Krebs/Fred Forbes Photogroupe

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The Pool House was completed in 2008 and contains an intimate sitting area with a facade of glass doors designed to be hidden away, a private bath, bar and space for pool storage. Photography by Barry A. Hyman. Contractor Larry Larkin Builder

This Swim Spa with retractable Nana Walls was designed in 2005 and constructed in 2006 in Castle Pines Village. The clients wanted a swim spa that could be open to the patio during the Summer, but closed off during the cooler months. Nana Walls surround 2 walls of the pool house. Patio is bluestone flagstone with concrete "tiles". Mexican pebbles grout the concrete tiles. Design: Courtney McRickard - Threesixty Design Denver Construction: Browne and Associates, llc Photography: Michael Peck

Custom rectilinear swimming pool with large tanning ledge, cascading pool steps and a raised spa that sits at the end of the pool with a waterfall spilling from its center. Outdoor living area includes a pool house and two-level paver patio with stacked stone steps and lush landscaping.

Amy A. Alper, Architect Landscape Design by Merge Studio Photos by John Merkl
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Traditional Home with modern flair inside. Stone, Siding, Outdoor living, cedar posts, country setting, gable detail, metal roof, covered porch j. stephen young

This North Richland Hills, TX pool designed by Mike Farley is a geometric with clean lines. The PebbleSheen is Aqua Blue and the coping is Oklahoma flagstone. It was designed for privacy in a small yard. The elevation change allows more privacy and the stone pedestals with flowerpots and stone scuppers provide a soothing environment while masking the street traffic. Pool constructed by Claffey Pools and landscaping done by Brad Land of Allscapes, Inc. To see videos and more information check out Mike's Reference Site at FarleyPoolDesigns.com

This freeform flagstone pool has a natural rock waterfall atop a gunite cave slide structure along with a negative edge with catch basin and raised spa with stacked stone spillway. The cave has an entrance from the pool that leads out the back for easy access to run back up the stairs to the slide. The decking is multilevel with a firepit at the lower level and is Pea gravel with flagstone accents . The spa is raised and has a stacked stone spillway. The beach entry has 3 bubblers. The pool interior is a pebble finish. The materials include: Wister flagstone coping, 6x6 ceramic water line tile, faced flagstone on the spa sides and Wet Edge Satin Matrix pebble interior in Midnight Sea. The Pea Gravel is natural finish with Wister flagstone accents.

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This freeform flagstone pool has 3 oversized raised planters, raised round spa, and raised sun deck. It has sheer descents, a 6' diving board and the Turbo Twister slide. The decking is brushed concrete with acid stain finish. The material finishes on the pool include: faced flagstone and hand chiseled stacked flagstone on the raised areas, flagstone coping all in Wister, 6x6 ceramic tile waterline, Quartzscapes Quartz Tahoe Blue pool interior and acid stain brushed concrete with scored lines.

Soft lines were desired in a limited space surrounded by easements, building and pool setbacks. Simple architectural curves complemented the architecture of the home. This allowed the client to have a walk around the pool and provide maximum pool surface area. The spa side dry steps allowed access to the pool steps 18" lower than the patio. The spa provides a strong visual from the family room and balancing the project the fire bowl and rainfall provides a strong visual from the arbor, grill counter, bar and master bedroom. We added a door from the master bedroom to allow access directly to the fire pit on that cold winter night. The fire bow wall provides a screen for the utility transformer and location for the rainfall. Landscaping softens the lines of the hardscape fence, and house walls. The firelight along with the low voltage lighting accent the space at night. The step lights allow for safe travel over the changes in elevation to the pool. The stone veneers match the existing grill and bar counter and the flagstone coping step treads and wall caps match existing stone kitchen patio. The concrete paving pattern was selected to match the pattern of the existing stone kitchen patio as well. The trip to the city zoning board was well worth the reward of providing everything the client wanted in a limited space. Project designed by Mike Farley. Check out Mike's reference site for more info and videos at www.FarleyPoolDesigns.com.

This back yard is full of micro environments for every type of entertainment, Pool/Spa/Waterfall, BBQ, Bar, Fireplace and outdoor TV
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