Clean lines with pops of color. This rectangular pool, built by Austintatious Pools, features an automatic cover and funky, multicolored waterline tile.

Piston Design
Inspiration for a huge mediterranean backyard patio remodel in Houston with a fire pit and a roof extension

Drawing inspiration from the traditional design of the house, Juergen’s team utilized bold linear elements like a rectangular pool with cascading water features to provide an elegant contrast to the landscape. Subtle details such as rectangular flower beds, an interlocking stonework design on both the patio and pool deck, and the patio furniture abound, providing visual balance and symmetry that accentuates the elegant simplicity of this unique landscape. Finally, the large patio with a built-in barbeque for entertaining unites the various elements of this design, making it a zen space for relaxation and play.

Example of a tuscan pool design in Santa Barbara

The irregular Pennsylvania Flagstones contrast with the rectangular stones for added interest. This Asian-inspired patio relied on very specific layout by the installation crews, designer and client to be a success. Thanks to Denchfield Landscaping for their professional installation. Molly Scott, RLA Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC

Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete and rectangular lap pool design in New York

Note the privacy screening in this contemporary setting. It provides interest without being obtrusive. The dark wood complements the greens and golds in the landscape nicely.

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Pool - small coastal open concept light wood floor pool idea in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

After: Installation of gunite pool, travertine pool deck and landscape
Huge elegant courtyard stone and rectangular pool photo in New York

--Historic / National Landmark --House designed by prominent architect Frederick R. Schock, 1924 --Grounds designed and constructed by: Arrow. Land + Structures in Spring/Summer of 2017 --Photography: Marco Romani, RLA State Licensed Landscape Architect

Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by John Sutton Photography.

A patterned bluestone patio was created around a rectangular pool to create small seating areas. The edges of the patio were softened by a combination of perennials for seasonal interest and color, with woody plant material to provide structure.

Front Wet-Laid Random Rectangular Full Color Natural Cleft Bluestone Walkway
Inspiration for a front yard stone landscaping in Wilmington.

This rectangular sport pool and patio is gorgeous from any spot! Clean lines and elegance create a welcoming space for swimming, lounging, entertaining and playing. The anchors in the patio hold standard basketball goals or a volleyball net, and there is also a tube slide and climbing wall so you can go back and forth between fun and relaxation.

Master Bedroom with view to side courtyard, modern fan, High Windows in the roof gable. Architect & Photo by Jeff Jeannette / Jeannette Architects
Bedroom - 1950s bedroom idea in Orange County

Another angle of the ping pong table. Also included in this picture is water fountain surrounded by river rock. Photo Credit: Scott Lipscomb
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary full sun backyard gravel formal garden for spring.

Bowed seat wall make narrow space appear larger and provides addition seating for dining. Photo courtesy: Leah Roberts
Patio - mid-sized contemporary patio idea in DC Metro