Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

This is a rectangular pool that is centered on the family room windows of the primary focal point of the house. The spa is recessed in the pool to provide good access and not break up the symmetrical lines of the space. By viewing the length of the pool it gives the allusion of more depth to the yard. The understated diving platform provides the only safe place to dive in the pool and a water feature to drown out street noise. Colored and textured concrete were used for the deck and to cap the existing porches. Designed by Mike Farley.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Diving pool with swim-in grotto waterfall. Layered stone negative edge waterfall. The boulders are from the Hill Country and the decking is Mexican white. Beach entry wading pool with sitting shelf.

Example of a large minimalist backyard rectangular pool design in Dallas with decking

A new homeowner of a beautiful Mediterranean style home requested a pool combining a variety of outdoor living amenities. The request included an infinity edge pool and spa that would accommodate an area for a volleyball net, bar top, and fire pit all within a natural environment; and of course, a budget. Needless to say, it was a challenging process combining all of these requests and blending them into a space dedicated for a pool that led us to the aquatic environment seen in these images. The project resulted in building a large free form pool with strong classical lines, shapes, and symmetry. The shape allows the pool to blend within the natural environment as well as continue to be a strong architectural element that compliments the beauty of the Mediterranean home. The infinity edge spa includes 14 waterway jets with the nearest possible equipment location that is more than 100’ away. The pool was not only an aesthetic design challenge but also required mutual respect for the project’s complex hydraulic and construction details. In the process of construction, the homeowner decided the infinity edge basin should also be designed to function as a secondary spa. This secondary basin/spa can be used in large entertaining situations or if the family wants to take advantage of the fire pit while soaking. The glass tile was selected to magnify the beauty of the infinity edge spa and the overall design. The vessel was carefully cleaned and sealed to minimize efflorescence and staining that typically occurs over time. The decorative pedestals and urns seen around the pool edge are equipped for irrigation and drainage to allow for ease of year around maintenance and combine the elegance of the landscape with the hardscape. This Mediterranean inspired project blends some of the best materials available today and is the focal point of the home owner’s new property. Photography: Daniel Driensky

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