Our pool designers will ask you if you are looking for a geometric or freeform pool. A geometric pool can be a great fit for a modern décor, and a freeform pool can be combined with hardscape to create your own backyard oasis. Some homeowners are really looking for that WOW factor, and invest in a show-stopping infinity, or negative edge pool. Infinity pools are especially popular among beach cities, such as San Diego, since they can be especially dramatic when poised over a coastal view. A pool is a powerful outdoor focal point, and becomes an instant center of get-togethers and social activity. Many homeowners are interested in learning about different water features options that can really bring their pool to life. Water features such as water bowls, water spouts, fountains, waterfalls and water jets can all make wonderful additions to your new pool.

Discover an unparalleled, luxurious backyard resort meticulously designed for sophisticated outdoor living and entertainment. A contemporary rectangular pool establishes a striking visual anchor, its dark perimeter tile providing a sleek contrast against the shimmering azure water. The pool is enhanced by a spacious tanning ledge featuring elegant gushers that add a playful yet refined water element. Adjacent to the main pool, an integrated raised spa clad in stunning, deep-toned mosaic tile offers the ultimate indulgence. Its dramatic black stacked stone retaining wall is the focal point, featuring multiple sheer descent scuppers that create a mesmerizing sheet of cascading water. The leisure area is seamlessly integrated with a magnificent covered pavilion that serves as an extension of the home, housing a full outdoor living room complete with comfortable seating, a modern linear fireplace, and a large screen television for shaded entertainment. Extending the entertainment zone, the estate embraces activity with an expansive area of lush artificial turf, including a custom-designed putting green framed by clean, terraced landscaping. Unified by sharp, modern lines and light-toned hardscaping, this retreat offers a truly high-end, multi-functional outdoor haven.

Discover an unparalleled, luxurious backyard resort meticulously designed for sophisticated outdoor living and entertainment. A contemporary rectangular pool establishes a striking visual anchor, its dark perimeter tile providing a sleek contrast against the shimmering azure water. The pool is enhanced by a spacious tanning ledge featuring elegant gushers that add a playful yet refined water element. Adjacent to the main pool, an integrated raised spa clad in stunning, deep-toned mosaic tile offers the ultimate indulgence. Its dramatic black stacked stone retaining wall is the focal point, featuring multiple sheer descent scuppers that create a mesmerizing sheet of cascading water. The leisure area is seamlessly integrated with a magnificent covered pavilion that serves as an extension of the home, housing a full outdoor living room complete with comfortable seating, a modern linear fireplace, and a large screen television for shaded entertainment. Extending the entertainment zone, the estate embraces activity with an expansive area of lush artificial turf, including a custom-designed putting green framed by clean, terraced landscaping. Unified by sharp, modern lines and light-toned hardscaping, this retreat offers a truly high-end, multi-functional outdoor haven.

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Large minimalist backyard stamped concrete patio photo in Boston with no cover

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This amazing home features a backyard patio and pool area with a spectacular custom pool with many features including island which feature sitting areas and fire pit a spa as well as incredible slide which goes into the swimming pool. The pool measures roughly 2300 square feet, and has a deep end of 10'0". The spa is raised and has 12 therapy heads. There is LED colored lighting throughout the project. There is a 300 square foot zero depth beach entry into the pool with agitator jets to keep the water moving. There is also a sunshelf within the pool. The lazy river wraps around the sunken island, and the current in the lazy river is propelled by a commercial waterpark quality pumping system. The sunken island has lighting, a fire pit, and a bridge connecting it to the decking area. There is an infinity edge on one edge of the pool. The pool also has an in-floor cleaning system to keep it clean and sanitary. The swimming pool also has the ability to change colors at night utilizing the amazing LED lighting system. The pool and spa exposed aggregate finish is French Gray color. The slide that cascades down the grotto is custom built. The waterfall grotto also provide a thrilling jump off point into the deepest part of the pool. This amazing backyard was designed and built for a home in Bull Valley Illinois.

Pool patio in Lighthouse point, Florida with beach entry. Hardscape design and installation by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Planting installation by Ultimate Landscape.

modern home designed by Greg Swedberg while an employee at Allegro Builders. Greg Swedberg now has his own practice 2Scale Architects Benjamin Hill Photography

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)

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: JJ Delaney, Inc. Landscape Architect: Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

What was largely an unusable backyard was transformed into a complete outdoor living space. The focal point is the pool while the surrounding patio of architectural stamped concrete provides ample space for outdoor dining and a comfortable lounge area. Landscape accents are provided through a series planting beds laden with colourful flowers and shrubs.

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Centennial Woods LLC was founded in 1999, we reclaim and repurpose weathered wood from the snow fences in the plains and mountains of Wyoming. We are now one of the largest providers of reclaimed wood in the world with an international clientele comprised of home owners, builders, designers, and architects. Our wood is FSC 100% Recycled certified and will contribute to LEED points.

A description of the homeowners and space from Linnzy, the Presidential Pools, Spas & Patio designer who worked on this project: "The homeowners can be described as an active family of three boys. They tend to host family and friends and wanted a space that could fill their large backyard and yet be functional for the kids and adults. The contemporary straight lines of the pool match the interior of the house giving them a resort feel in the very own backyard! The large pergola is a perfect area to cool off in the shade while enjoying a large outdoor kitchen as well as an oversized fire pit for the cooler nights and roasting marshmallows. They wanted a wow factor as the pool is the main focal point from the living room, and the oversized wall and rain sheer did the trick!"

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Outdoor Pool in Minneapolis neighborhood. The backyard features a raised swing bed with pergola. The swing bed adds a fun and interesting destination at the end of the pool. The palm trees help create the coastal modern resort feel the clients wanted.

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A complete metamorphosis was needed to bring out the buried treasure hidden beneath this yard, and a family of five rattlesnakes had to find a new home! Here’s the short list of the awkward elements that had to be remedied: First, the neighbors’ living room window peered perpetually (like, all the time) and directly into the yard with no privacy whatsoever. None. Second, the vast deep end swallowed up the patio and provided no place for furniture, or walking. Only tripping and treading water was allowed. Third, the sunken lawn must have been an arena of some sort! Intentionally excavated from natural grade a full -42″ from the patio, for no good reason. Fourth, the not-worth-a-visit ramada was the focal point for the entire yard. See it up close! It’s gone. Fifth, the spa was shoved against the farthest wall and provided no invitation. It was so bad, it never had a photo taken! See the statue peeing between the two short columns? It’s over there. Peeing in the corner as all little boys are want to do. Sixth, the bbq and fire place were non-functional and equally uninviting, and here’s a better view of just how crowded the furniture is. Don’t fall in! Last, we will not mention the boulder pile droppings distributed around the yard. Oops! Sorry. The first order of business was to spend several weeks tearing out everything but the pool shell. Then another few weeks were spent wheelbarrowing in a few hundred yards of top soil (there was no access) to fill the matador pit flush to a more relatable -18″. The large gaping trough was then discretely hidden with large removable stones, so it was out of sight but still serviceable. Second, the neighbor was screened instantly with a row of mature Texas Ebony trees in a raised planter, that also housed a sculptural ironwood tree as the focal point of the property, soon to be reflected in the pool’s richer Midnight Blue pebble tec finish. A hundred or so yards of shotcrete filled not only the reclaimed deep end, but also created a sun shelf and spa ledge, now the focal jewel in the foreground as a 360 overflow vanishing edge spa clad in Pewter glass tile from Oceanside Glass, and viewed from all the interior living spaces. The BBQ was tucked around the corner out of sight but still easy access. The fireplace for two gave way to a large inviting built in banco, with a splashes of colorful fabrics to draw one out. The fire pit serves about 10 people easily, for hours at a time. Last but not least, the foreground of the pool became a sweeping entry shelf extending the full length of the pool, bedecked with fiberoptic starlights and six glowing bubblers set low, to just barely break the surface of the water, giving a lovely and tranquil sound while sleeping away with all retractable doors wide open. Simple. Serene. Self-evident. That is the remedy. If your project needs a similar touch, more or less, drop me a line and we’ll figure out a plan.