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Affordable Midcentury Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

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Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back rectangular lengths hot tub in San Diego with concrete slabs.
Modern Meets Boho
Modern Meets Boho
BOXHILLBOXHILL
Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back custom shaped infinity swimming pool in Phoenix with decomposed granite and fencing.
Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Pool and Mountain View
Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Pool and Mountain View
Cedar Hill CabinetsCedar Hill Cabinets
This Palm Springs backyard pool overlooks the San Jacinto Mountains to the west. Photography by Greg Hoppe.
Medium sized retro back custom shaped swimming pool in Los Angeles with concrete slabs.
Walless Cabana
Walless Cabana
Walless ArchitectureWalless Architecture
A Sympathetic In-between Positioned at the edge of the Field of Mars Reserve, Walless Cabana is the heart of family living, where people and nature come together harmoniously and embrace each other. In creating a seamless transition between the existing family home and the distant bushland, Walless Cabana deliberately curates the language of its surroundings through the Japanese concept of 'Shakkei' or borrowed scenery, ensuring its humble and respectful presence in place. Despite being a permanent structure, it is a transient space that adapts and changes dynamically with everchanging nature, personalities and lifestyle.
Plumeria Sands
Plumeria Sands
Moderne BuildersModerne Builders
Kelly Peak
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back round natural swimming pool in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Vista Vespero Project
Vista Vespero Project
Shields Residential Inc.Shields Residential Inc.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back rectangular hot tub in Los Angeles with concrete slabs.
Toluca Lake Home
Toluca Lake Home
dp environmentsdp environments
Dominic Masiello
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back rectangular lengths hot tub in Los Angeles with concrete slabs.
Ridgeway Drive
Ridgeway Drive
Creative NoodleCreative Noodle
Creative Noodle
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Orange County with a water slide.
Palm Springs Mid Century
Palm Springs Mid Century
Scott Basile PhotographyScott Basile Photography
Scott Basile
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back rectangular swimming pool in San Diego.
Midcentury Pool
Midcentury Pool
Design ideas for a medium sized retro swimming pool in Los Angeles.
Westlake village complete backyard remodel
Westlake village complete backyard remodel
We Build Green Inc.We Build Green Inc.
Almost any addition or change you make to a home will have an impact on its resale value, but that is not to say that any change will bring you the best return on investment. Proper planning and choosing the right renovations and upgrades will pay off the most. So, where should you start? For your convenience, we take care of all the aspects involved in increasing your property’s value. Bathrooms and kitchens always bring a great return on investment, as it does not only increase value but also attracts more eyes to your property, even if you only choose to do some small improvements. Increasing interior spaces or making room additions are another great to achieve your reselling goals. For outdoor spaces, beautiful landscapes and living spaces where people can spend their days with friends and family are great selling points.
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
A small pool and spa at the rear yard are a feature at the spacious and private rear yard, framed by the natural coastal hillside landscape
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front rectangular hot tub in Orange County with concrete slabs.
Ranch Reinvented
Ranch Reinvented
RD Architecture, LLCRD Architecture, LLC
Photography by Juliana Franco
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back l-shaped lengths swimming pool in Houston with a water feature and stamped concrete.
Anderson Residence
Anderson Residence
BUNNYFiSH studioBUNNYFiSH studio
Photos by Francis and Francis Photography The Anderson Residence is ‘practically’ a new home in one of Las Vegas midcentury modern neighborhoods McNeil. The house is the current home of Ian Anderson the local Herman Miller dealer and Shanna Anderson of Leeland furniture family. When Ian first introduced CSPA studio to the project it was burned down house. Turns out that the house is a 1960 midcentury modern sister of two homes that was destroyed by arson in a dispute between landlord and tenant. Once inside the burned walls it was quite clear what a wonderful house it once was. Great care was taken to try and restore the house to a similar splendor. The reality is the remodel didn’t involve much of the original house, by the time the fire damage was remediated there wasn’t much left. The renovation includes an additional 1000 SF of office, guest bedroom, laundry, mudroom, guest toilet outdoor shower and a garage. The roof line was raised in order to accommodate a forced air mechanical system, but care was taken to keep the lines long and low (appearing) to match the midcentury modern style. The House is an H-shape. Typically houses of this time period would have small rooms with long narrow hallways. However in this case with the walls burned out one can see from one side of the house to other creating a huge feeling space. It was decided to totally open the East side of the house and make the kitchen which gently spills into the living room and wood burning fireplace the public side. New windows and a huge 16’ sliding door were added all the way around the courtyard so that one can see out and across into the private side. On the west side of the house the long thin hallway is opened up by the windows to the courtyard and the long wall offers an opportunity for a gallery style art display. The long hallway opens to two bedrooms, shared bathroom and master bedroom. The end of the hallway opens to a casual living room and the swimming pool area. The house has no formal dining room but a 15’ custom crafted table by Ian’s sculptor father that is an extension of the kitchen island. The H-shape creates two covered areas, one is the front entry courtyard, fenced in by a Brazilian walnut enclosure and crowned by a steel art installation by Ian’s father. The rear covered courtyard is a breezy spot for chilling out on a hot desert day. The pool was re-finished and a shallow soaking deck added. A new barbeque and covered patio added. Some of the large plant material was salvaged and nursed back to health and a complete new desert landscape was re-installed to bring the exterior to life.
Dimick Patio
Dimick Patio
KM BuildersKM Builders
A beautiful patio conversion with an exterior kitchen. We removed the walls of the original closed-in patio to create an open space.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back swimming pool in Austin with tiled flooring.
Lotus on Orange
Lotus on Orange
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back rectangular infinity hot tub in Other with concrete paving.
222 NE 5th Court
222 NE 5th Court
Marc Julien HomesMarc Julien Homes
Vintage architecture meets modern-day charm with this Mission Style home in the Del Ida Historic District, only two blocks from downtown Delray Beach. The exterior features intricate details such as the stucco coated adobe architecture, a clay barrel roof and a warm oak paver driveway. Once inside this 3,515 square foot home, the intricate design and detail are evident with dark wood floors, shaker style cabinetry, a Estatuario Silk Neolith countertop & waterfall edge island. The remarkable downstairs Master Wing is complete with wood grain cabinetry & Pompeii Quartz Calacatta Supreme countertops, a 6′ freestanding tub & frameless shower. The Kitchen and Great Room are seamlessly integrated with luxurious Coffered ceilings, wood beams, and large sliders leading out to the pool and patio. Robert Stevens Photography
Mid-Century Modern South Tampa Home
Mid-Century Modern South Tampa Home
Landscape-FusionLandscape-Fusion
Ledge Lounger in pool loungers make for a wonderful accessory in this modern pool design. All of our pool builds feature Hayward Pool Products.
Medium sized midcentury back rectangular swimming pool in Tampa with with pool landscaping and concrete paving.
Vista Vespero Project
Vista Vespero Project
Shields Residential Inc.Shields Residential Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized retro back rectangular hot tub in Los Angeles with concrete slabs.
Ranch Reinvented
Ranch Reinvented
RD Architecture, LLCRD Architecture, LLC
Photography by Juliana Franco
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back l-shaped lengths swimming pool in Houston with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Affordable Midcentury Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

A midcentury garden or outdoor swimming pool can be a great way to cool off in the summer, and when the swimming pool covers are on, the fun can continue with steaming hot tubs or home spas. Better yet, if you have the budget and the space to work with, why not install an indoor swimming pool that can be enjoyed all year round? Whether you are looking at the luxury of hot tubs, want a small plunge pool, or you’re planning a brand new outdoor swimming pool or home spa installation, we have plenty of midcentury hot tub and outdoor pool designs for you to dip into here at Houzz.

Do new indoor or outdoor swimming pools increase the value of homes?

Outdoor or indoor swimming pools can significantly impact property value by attracting buyers with bigger budgets who are looking for a little luxury in their home. However, installing a large midcentury swimming pool could also negatively impact the value of your house if there isn’t enough space left in your garden for anything else. This is why it is important to seek guidance from a swimming pool installer or expert, and choose a swimming pool installation that can fit tastefully in your garden. If you are planning to sell your home, you may also want to look into the range of large inflatable, above ground swimming pools now available so that you can take it with you when you leave.

What type of swimming pool should I install?

The British weather can be unpredictable at best, so while an infinity pool or luxurious outdoor pool may be a stunning addition to a holiday villa abroad, it may be a good idea to look into small midcentury plunge pools, heated pools and indoor swimming pool designs instead. This doesn’t mean you will have to compromise on style – even natural swimming pools, which can look stunning when well placed in leafy and luscious gardens, are heatable and therefore usable in slightly colder months. If you don’t quite have the space for a large swimming pool, there are plenty of small midcentury swimming pool ideas and designs to work with, and if you speak to an expert they may be able to design bespoke swimming pools to fit perfectly in the space you have. Simple plunge pools are great additions to courtyard gardens or other quiet outdoor spots where you want a quick, refreshing dip, but don’t want the space to be dominated by a large pool. A plunge pool will have to be very carefully planned out, however, as you need the right drainage and safety features, so you can’t just throw one in wherever you have space. Speak to a professional who has experience installing plunge pools beforehand. Of course, with nice garden hot tubs you may not be able swim lengths but you will be able to relax in your garden no matter the weather as you look up at the stars. If you are on a budget there are also affordable inflatable hot tubs that could work in your garden. And, just like inflatable pools, the extra advantage is that they will be able to come with you if you move!

What material should I use for spas or hot tubs?

For a hot tub to survive the changing seasons it is important to choose a material that will be durable. Cedar or other wooden hot tubs can look attractive, but will be harder to maintain. The most popular material is often vinyl for its affordability and versatility but this material is also less likely to last. To get the best bang for your buck, we would recommend opting for a concrete or a fibreglass hot tub or spa, which would provide you with a sturdy solution. In addition, metal above ground hot tubs can be a durable option. To finish off the design of your hot tub we would also recommend that you build a wooden platform around it or take a look at our canopies and gazebos for some privacy. Browse the midcentury swimming pools, plunge pools and hot tub photos from professional designers and installers and save your favourites to an ideabook. You can then contact the professionals that worked on any of these swimming pool designs to see if they can create something similar for your house project.
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