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Affordable Traditional Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

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OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN IDEAS
OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN IDEAS
Outdoor Kitchen, Pool & PaversOutdoor Kitchen, Pool & Pavers
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back swimming pool in Tampa.
Highland Park, IL Swimming Pool and Raised Hot Tub
Highland Park, IL Swimming Pool and Raised Hot Tub
Platinum PoolcarePlatinum Poolcare
Request Free Quote This pool is perfect for swimming laps or for diving. Both the swimming pool and raised hot tub have Indiana Limestone coping, and the deck is brussels block pavers. The pool has an automatic safety cover with custom stone walk-on lid system, and the hot tub has a waterfall spillover feature. Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
DeRosa Residence, Orange,Ca.
DeRosa Residence, Orange,Ca.
Influence Outdoors Landscape Design & BuildInfluence Outdoors Landscape Design & Build
Medium sized traditional back custom shaped natural hot tub in Orange County with concrete slabs.
Chastain Park Home
Chastain Park Home
WAKE + LOOM DESIGNWAKE + LOOM DESIGN
Photo of a medium sized traditional back rectangular lengths hot tub in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Contemporary Craftsman Cozy Outdoor Living Space
Contemporary Craftsman Cozy Outdoor Living Space
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Cottage charm with transitional, custom details complete with glowing gas lanterns. Featured Lighting: http://ow.ly/bnIM30nCrWv
Cypress Area Geometric Pool with Raised Beam Wall
Cypress Area Geometric Pool with Raised Beam Wall
Great Escapes Custom PoolsGreat Escapes Custom Pools
Geometric pool with raised beam water feature wall and square spa with rolled comfort edge and stacked stone corner spillway. Pool material is travertine coping, 2x4 splitface travertine and 1x1 travertine mosaic tile. Decking is SprayDeck and pool finish is PebbleSheen.
Point Clear Cottage with pool and patio
Point Clear Cottage with pool and patio
UserUser
Private pool and patio area nestled in back yard. Photo by Tom Aiken
Small classic back l-shaped hot tub in Miami with tiled flooring.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Sonoran Landscape DesignSonoran Landscape Design
Photo of a small classic back custom shaped hot tub in San Diego.
Pool Deck Photos
Pool Deck Photos
Irwin OutdoorsIrwin Outdoors
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back custom shaped infinity swimming pool in Tampa with natural stone paving.
Michaels Project : Western Outdoor Designs
Michaels Project : Western Outdoor Designs
Western Outdoor DesignsWestern Outdoor Designs
Western Pavers, Inc. has been in business for over twenty years. Western Pavers is the Pioneer of all local paver companies in Southern California. Western Pavers has been transforming customers' visions into a reality for decades. We pride ourselves in providing our customers with 100% satisfaction and creating beautiful outdoor living spaces. Western Pavers can provide beautiful designs and take you from conceptual to the completion of your outdoor living project. We are Western Outdoor Designs’ paver specialist department.
Beautiful well designed pool
Beautiful well designed pool
Catalina Pools and DesignCatalina Pools and Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back kidney-shaped natural hot tub in Atlanta with natural stone paving.
Beautiful well designed pool
Beautiful well designed pool
Catalina Pools and DesignCatalina Pools and Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional back kidney-shaped natural hot tub in Atlanta with natural stone paving.
Pool, Spa, Outdoor Living
Pool, Spa, Outdoor Living
Hobert Pools and SpasHobert Pools and Spas
Beautiful Hobert pool and raised spa with outdoor fire pit and arbor, sheer descent water features, and LED lights. An outdoor oasis!!
Photo of a large traditional back kidney-shaped natural hot tub in Dallas with tiled flooring.
Buford Georgia Swimming Pool
Buford Georgia Swimming Pool
Sandals Luxury Pools, Inc.Sandals Luxury Pools, Inc.
Custom inground swimming pool with custom waterfalls, spa, and tons of beautiful stone work. Sandals Luxury Pools, Inc
This is an example of a small traditional back custom shaped natural hot tub in Atlanta with decking.
Oakbrook, IL Raised Stone Hot Tub
Oakbrook, IL Raised Stone Hot Tub
Platinum PoolcarePlatinum Poolcare
Request Free Quote This inground swimming pool and hot tub in Oakbrook, IL measures 20'0" x 45'0", and the hot tub measures 8'0" x 8'0". The Thermal Shelf is 6'0" x 20'0". Valder's Wisconsin Limestone coping caps the swimming pool and hot tub. In-floor cleaning system and automatic swimming pool safety cover with custom walk-on stone lid system provide efficiency and safety. Photos by Larry Huene
Landscaped Pools
Landscaped Pools
Glen Gate CompanyGlen Gate Company
A relaxing pool is sited near the house with designated lounging areas.
Medium sized classic back custom shaped lengths hot tub in New York with concrete paving.
Beach Entry & Spa
Beach Entry & Spa
Keith Zars PoolsKeith Zars Pools
This natural looking pool has a beach entry and a spa.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back custom shaped natural hot tub in Austin with natural stone paving.
Mirror Lake Designs - Pools
Mirror Lake Designs - Pools
Mirror Lake DesignsMirror Lake Designs
www.DanielKellyPhotography.com
This is an example of a medium sized classic back round hot tub in Houston with natural stone paving.
Free Form
Free Form
Tahitian Pools, Inc.Tahitian Pools, Inc.
Medium sized traditional back custom shaped hot tub in Dallas with natural stone paving.
Piscine avec gazon synthétique
Piscine avec gazon synthétique
Antoine Morin PaysageAntoine Morin Paysage
This is an example of a medium sized traditional rectangular swimming pool in Angers with natural stone paving.

Affordable Traditional Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

A traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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