Modern pool and cabana where the granite ledge of Gloucester Harbor meet the manicured grounds of this private residence. The modest-sized building is an overachiever, with its soaring roof and glass walls striking a modern counterpoint to the property’s century-old shingle style home. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Jane Beiles
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard rectangular pool house remodel in New York

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

Teak chairs that do double duty as dining chairs but also recline play off the natural elements in this pool set-up straight out of Harry Potter Casting.

Michael Heller
Pool house - coastal backyard concrete paver and rectangular pool house idea in New York

Brian Krebs/Fred Forbes Photogroupe
Example of a transitional patio design in Philadelphia

Furnishings by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard brick and rectangular lap pool house remodel in San Francisco

The great room flows onto the large lanai through pocketing glass doors creating a seamless indoor outdoor experience. On the lanai teak daybeds imported from Bali face each other with custom blue covers and throw pillows in blue with coral motifs, the rectangular pool is complete with an aqua lounge, built-in spa, and a swim up bar at the outdoor BBQ. The flooring is a gray ceramic tile, the pool coping is natural puka pavers, The house a combination of traditional plantation style seen in the white board and batten walls, with a modern twist seen in the wood framed glass doors, thick square exposed tails and ebony stained square posts supporting the overhangs.

Pavilion at night. At center is a wood-burning fire pit with a custom copper hood. An internal fan in the flue pulls smoke up and out of the pavilion. Octagonal fire pit and spa are on axis with the home's octagonal dining table up the slope and inside the house. At right is the bathroom, at left is the outdoor kitchen. I designed this outdoor living project when at CG&S, and it was beautifully built by their team. Photo: Paul Finkel 2012

The pool features a submerged spa and gradual entry platforms. Robert Benson Photography.
Example of a mid-sized cottage backyard rectangular pool house design in New York

Matthew Millman
Small minimalist front yard concrete and rectangular lap pool fountain photo in San Francisco

Heidi Long
Inspiration for a contemporary white exterior home remodel in Other

Custom cabana with fireplace, tv, living space, and dining area
Inspiration for a huge timeless backyard stone and rectangular pool house remodel in Chicago

Pool cabana with kitchen and bath, built by Trueblood.
Example of a large classic custom-shaped pool house design in Philadelphia

Photo: Patrick O'Malley
Mid-sized elegant backyard stone and kidney-shaped pool house photo in Boston

Greg Saunders
Pool house - mid-sized contemporary backyard tile and custom-shaped pool house idea in Boston

Audrey Hall
Example of a trendy bathroom design in Other

Designed to compliment the existing single story home in a densely wooded setting, this Pool Cabana serves as outdoor kitchen, dining, bar, bathroom/changing room, and storage. Photos by Ross Pushinaitus.

Pool house inspiration for outside living, entertainment and family gatherings
Example of a classic pool design in Boston