This little backyard gem provides just the right amount of room to make a splash as well as to relax. The red brick contoured raised wall with rain descents creates a serene sound environment. As an added convenience, Signature Pools of Texas equips all of their pools with an in-house Pentair® Easy Touch controller. At the touch of a button, one can operate landscape lights, heat the pool/spa, and turn the cleaning system on or off.

This young suburban family transformed their sloping yard into an entertainment complex. First step was to create two levels; an upper one with lounge chairs, BBQ and outdoor dining area; and a lower one with chaise lounges and a large covered outdoor living room highlighted by a stone feature wall with fireplace and TV. (14 x 28, rectangular)

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. Landscaping accents are provided by planting beds laden with colourful flowers and shrubs.

There's no lawn to worry about here, this is the full backyard. The home's patio doors open onto a cedar deck that extends over the edge of the pool lending the feeling of a "dock," complete with round posts. The pool's dark liner gives a natural pond look, while a limestone rock feature with water flowing from several points adds the drama of a waterfall. The entry stairs are bordered by Wiarton flagstone coping and a small deck in architectural stamped concrete. Privacy fencing punctuated by pocket gardens of greenery complete this tranquil poolscape. (16 x 27, custom free form)

The deck is constructed from architectural acid washed concrete with minimal saw cuts to maintain design simplicity. The whole yard is essentially low maintenance with just a few potted plants strategically placed to add visual interest and soften the hardscapes.

To comply with Toronto’s 4-sided fence requirement, a series of clear tempered glass panels separate the pool and spa area from the rest of the yard. The home features large sliding glass panel walkouts on the main floor living level and the basement recreation/games room level. Both lead to patios with uninterrupted views thanks to the see-through glass railings.

This new ultra-modern suburban Toronto home is beautifully located on a steep treed ravine with a shallow backyard. The owners wanted the design of the backyard to complement the clean lines of the home. The challenge was to fit everything into a relatively confined area so the fully featured backyard would feel majestic and open.

This adult lifestyle backyard proves beyond doubt that small can be beautiful. The owner is an avid gardener and wanted to have room to entertain small groups yet maintain enough space for lush plantings with an elegant feel.

This suburban family wanted to turn their small backyard into an oasis for casual evening entertaining. They assumed their budget would only allow for a large hot tub or small fibreglass pool. Thankfully, the designers at Betz came up with an innovative and affordable solution based on a custom spa/pool. (15 x 18 custom rectangular)

Twin sets of stairs lead down to the 13 x 24 vinyl pool. Since space is at a premium, the pool has custom vinyl over steel curved “wedding cake” walk-in steps instead of the normal moulded fibreglass steps. This leaves enough additional deck space for two chaise lounges.

Compact backyard has both pool and multiple sitting venues including dining area, a comfortable outdoor sofa space and sun loungers. The soothing water feature and lovely drought tolerance, low maintenance gardens and armorstone complete the space. Landscape design and photography by Melanie Rekola. Pool and landscaping by Blue Diamond

This compact backyard is low maintenance with its flagstone patio and lawn of artificial turf. The small plunge pool has bullnose limestone coping which contrasts beautifully with the premium Pebble Tec glass beads interior. With a built-in BBQ, dining table for 10 and sumptuous lounge area, summers here are perfect! (16 x 16 custom rectangular)

The focal point of the lounge area is a custom designed fire feature clad in a classic pattern of mini mosaic tiles. The dancing flames from the 60” linear fire feature can be delightfully mesmerizing as they add warmth and drama to an evening outdoors.

Without the space for a large pool a compact 16’ x 28’ vinyl liner pool was designed with two purposes. In summer it can be used as a refreshing plunge pool, while in spring and fall it can be heated to hot spring temperature and significantly extend the pool season. A two-foot perimeter path of low maintenance river rock ensures proper drainage between the retaining wall and fence.

The owners of this classic century home wanted to install a pool for cooling dips, a hot tub to extend the season plus have enough patio space for lounging. To make room in their small backyard they had to remove an existing large raised concrete terrace with integral ledgerock walls.

Without the space for a large pool this compact vinyl liner pool was designed with two purposes. In summer it can be used as a refreshing plunge pool, while in spring and fall it can be heated to hot spring temperature and significantly extend the pool season. The three sheer descent waterfalls are both beautiful and practical as they help to soften the sounds of area traffic.

This suburban Toronto family had a small backyard which they outfitted for recreation and entertaining. The focal point is a symmetrical cloverleaf plunge pool which has a uniform depth of six feet. There are entry steps with underwater benches on each side with a spillover spa at one end and a Badu swimjet at the other. (16 x 16 custom rectangular)

The outer vanishing edge wall acts as a welcoming entrance to the pool area. Wildman Photography
Minimalist backyard rectangular infinity pool photo in Vancouver

A large modern concrete patio slab, Industria’s square shape and smooth surface allows you to play with colors and patterns. Line them up for a clean contemporary look or have some fun by installing them diagonally to create a field of diamonds. Perfect to use for rooftops, terraces, patios, pool decks, parks and pedestrain walkways.