75 Pool Ideas You'll Love - November, 2026

A modern cabana along the Hudson River Set just above the waterline, the Hudson Pool Cabana is a quiet architectural retreat designed for effortless summer living. This modern pool house embraces its riverside setting with a warm, minimalist material palette and an open connection to the surrounding landscape. With pergolas constructed of cedar that will naturally silver over time, the structure nestles into the terrain with quiet confidence. At its heart is a streamlined kitchen that opens wide to the pool terrace, thanks to custom lift-up glass panels that transform the façade and dissolve the boundary between indoors and out. This gesture invites conversation, movement, and hospitality to flow freely between interior and exterior spaces. Inside, the cabana is grounded in simplicity—clean lines, natural finishes, and purposeful details. A full bath and changing area support long days in and around the pool, while pergolas offer shelter and shade when the sun begins to dip over the Hudson River. At once practical and poetic, this riverside cabana elevates the everyday into something serene and enduring—a modern companion to the water's edge.

Modern black pool with glass mosaic

Simple Steps

This modern pool uses a unconventional mosaic color giving a beautiful and distinctive look. The mosaic is color 260, and it has bands of aventurina, which gives it a subtle glittery effect. There are many mosaic colors that share this effect including greens, browns, blues and more. Combinations can also be made to fit your style.

California Rancher with Pool House

LMB Interiors

Polished concrete flooring carries out to the pool deck connecting the spaces, including a cozy sitting area flanked by a board form concrete fireplace, and appointed with comfortable couches for relaxation long after dark. Poolside chaises provide multiple options for lounging and sunbathing, and expansive Nano doors poolside open the entire structure to complete the indoor/outdoor objective. Photo credit: Ramona d'Viola

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Dallas Small Modern Pool, Flush Spa with Safety Fence

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

Dallas small yard - beautiful modern pool project with outdoor living and a putting green designed by Mike Farley. Pool is surrounded by a safety fence. FarleyPoolDesigns.com

Residential Pool Enclosures

Coastal Screen and Rail

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Estate Home in Fort Wayne

Studio 511

The pool house is connected to the main house by an open pergola. The gently sloping roof gives a whimsical appearance to the building and the white brick reflects in the soft turquoise blue of the pool.

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Canyon Oak Pools

Built on a property with significant elevation changes in Blue Ridge, Texas, this custom backyard showcases how thoughtful design and expert engineering can transform a challenging site into a seamless outdoor retreat. The elevated pool, expansive multi-level patios, and wide stone stairways create a natural flow between the home and the lower entertaining areas. A spacious tanning ledge, premium stone finishes, and a custom fire pit provide the perfect setting for relaxing or gathering with family and friends. The covered outdoor living area extends the home's usable space, creating a destination that's just as enjoyable for quiet evenings as it is for entertaining guests. **Features:** Custom elevated gunite pool • Multi-level patio design • Custom fire pit • Tanning ledge • Premium natural stone finishes • Covered outdoor living • Challenging elevation design • Luxury backyard retreat • Custom pool builder – Blue Ridge, Texas