Sprayed concrete overlay on a pool deck. Adobe Buff spray-deck
Elegant patio photo in Richmond

Ashlar Slate stamped concrete patio/pool deck. Seamless Pool Collar.
Arts and crafts backyard stamped concrete patio photo in Other

This young Toronto family maximized the enjoyment of their compact backyard with a raised Ipe hardwood patio with glass railing, stepping down to a Wiarton flagstone deck with a dry Gunite pool as the focal point. Twin walk-in steps serve the shallow and deep end and flank a spillover spa with "U-shaped" seating which helps to conserve deck space. (16 x 34, custom rectangular)

Product Needed to Get This Look: Foundation Armor AR350 Satin Sheen Concrete and Paver Sealer
Pool - mid-sized traditional stamped concrete pool idea in Boston

This backyard Hawaiian Endless Pool was built in-ground into a simple but beautiful deck. The view isn't so bad, either!
Inspiration for a timeless pool remodel in Hawaii

Example of a transitional deck design in Other

After: Gunite Pool with spa, travertine pool decking and landscape
Huge elegant pool photo in New York

A very small South Tampa backyard (typical) turned into a very usable space. Approx. 265 sq. ft. this small pool or spool (spa pool) has everything one needs to enjoy outdoor living life. Offset to one side of the yard, it allows for max use of the space. The approx. 330 sq. ft. french pattern silver travertine pool deck and straight edge pool coping gives this backyard a clean, simple, modern feel. With the soft zoyisa grass expanding almost to pool edges it gives the small space a vast, clean feel. The sunshelf in the pool adds a place of pause before entering the pool which has a max depth of 6 feet. No matter what time of year the spool is equiped with a pool heater that will have this oasis to 87 plus degrees within several hrs or less. Landscape Fusion

Custom freeform concrete pool in Reeds Spring Missouri with views of the Ozarks. The materials chosen for this project included Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen plaster, NPT tile, NSVI Virginia Ledgestone on the raised pool wall, NSVI Winchester Field Stone on the custom outdoor fireplace, Romanstone concrete paver pool decking, poured in place concrete coping, Pentair equipment and controller, and CMP sheer descents.

Custom freeform concrete pool in Reeds Spring Missouri with views of the Ozarks. The materials chosen for this project included Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen plaster, NPT tile, NSVI Virginia Ledgestone on the raised pool wall, NSVI Winchester Field Stone on the custom outdoor fireplace, Romanstone concrete paver pool decking, poured in place concrete coping, Pentair equipment and controller, and CMP sheer descents.

Custom freeform concrete pool in Reeds Spring Missouri with views of the Ozarks. The materials chosen for this project included Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen plaster, NPT tile, NSVI Virginia Ledgestone on the raised pool wall, NSVI Winchester Field Stone on the custom outdoor fireplace, Romanstone concrete paver pool decking, poured in place concrete coping, Pentair equipment and controller, and CMP sheer descents.

Custom freeform concrete pool in Reeds Spring Missouri with views of the Ozarks. The materials chosen for this project included Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen plaster, NPT tile, NSVI Virginia Ledgestone on the raised pool wall, NSVI Winchester Field Stone on the custom outdoor fireplace, Romanstone concrete paver pool decking, poured in place concrete coping, Pentair equipment and controller, and CMP sheer descents.

Custom freeform concrete pool in Reeds Spring Missouri with views of the Ozarks. The materials chosen for this project included Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen plaster, NPT tile, NSVI Virginia Ledgestone on the raised pool wall, NSVI Winchester Field Stone on the custom outdoor fireplace, Romanstone concrete paver pool decking, poured in place concrete coping, Pentair equipment and controller, and CMP sheer descents.

Custom freeform concrete pool in Reeds Spring Missouri with views of the Ozarks. The materials chosen for this project included Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen plaster, NPT tile, NSVI Virginia Ledgestone on the raised pool wall, NSVI Winchester Field Stone on the custom outdoor fireplace, Romanstone concrete paver pool decking, poured in place concrete coping, Pentair equipment and controller, and CMP sheer descents.

The homeowners had a keen eye for design, so the designers at Betz got helpful suggestions and input throughout the process. The architecture and construction materials of the cabana match the home to provide a seamless overall look, while the mature evergreen plantings helped to lend privacy right from the start.

The 11’ x 23’ dry Gunite pool’s dark grey Armourcoat interior contrasts beautifully with the deck of Wiarton flagstone set on concrete. Across the deep end a series of flagstone slabs are separated by strips of ground cover to help the runoff water the shrubs. The entire backyard is essentially low maintenance.

Completed in 2013, this this property located in University Park, Texas, features a modern pool pavilion with a green roof that opens to a new swimming pool and garden.

The homeowner of this traditional home requested a traditional pool and spa with a resort-like style and finishes. AquaTerra was able to create this wonderful outdoor environment with all they could have asked for. While the pool and spa may be simple on the surface, extensive planning went into this environment to incorporate the intricate deck pattern. During site layout and during construction, extreme attention to detail was required to make sure nothing compromised the precise deck layout. The pool is 42'x19' and includes a custom water feature wall, glass waterline tile and a fully tiled lounge with bubblers. The separate spa is fully glass tiled and is designed to be a water feature with custom spillways when not in use. LED lighting is used in both the pool and spa to create dramatic lighting that can be enjoyed at night. The pool/spa deck is made of 2'x2' travertine stones, four to a square, creating a 4'x4' grid that is rotated 45 degrees in relation to the pool. In between all of the stones is synthetic turf that ties into the synthetic turf putting green that is adjacent to the deck. Underneath all of this decking and turf is a concrete sub-deck to support and drain the entire system. Finishes and details that increase the aesthetic appeal for project include: -All glass tile spa and spa basin -Travertine deck -Tiled sun lounge with bubblers -Custom water feature wall -LED lighting -Synthetic turf This traditional pool and all the intricate details make it a perfect environment for the homeowners to live, relax and play! Photography: Daniel Driensky

A pool is a fantastic addition to any home. However, it is the pool deck that is the most visible part of your landscape. Choosing the right deck design to work for your space and using the best deck materials, colors, texture or stamping is what will turn an average pool area into a luxurious pool playground. Work with GAC and you will get the best in pool deck design along with guidance on the proper selection of materials such as pavers, stained, stamped or texture concrete.