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Blue Swimming Pool with a Bar Area Ideas and Designs

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Grand ARDA - Outdoor Living - RG Designs and K2 Design Group
Grand ARDA - Outdoor Living - RG Designs and K2 Design Group
AIBD - American Institute of Building DesignAIBD - American Institute of Building Design
The outdoor living area utilizes bold radial lines to offer a sense of unobstructed openness along the panoramic riverside views. Special consideration was given to the design and engineering of the outdoor space to allow a massive 60-foot span between columns, resulting in an unparalleled view. Playful geometric shapes speak to an easy livability that belie the bold and glamorous design. The second floor deck provides seamless access from the guest bedrooms, office and exercise rooms. The use of glass railing and zero-edge doors carefully preserve the view. A Grand ARDA for Outdoor Living Design goes to RG Designs and K2 Design Group Designers: Richard Guzman with Jenny Provost From: Bonita Springs, Florida
Lakeside Modern Luxury
Lakeside Modern Luxury
Keith Zars PoolsKeith Zars Pools
This beautiful, modern lakefront pool features a negative edge perfectly highlighting gorgeous sunset views over the lake water. An over-sized sun shelf with bubblers, negative edge spa, rain curtain in the gazebo, and two fire bowls create a stunning serene space.
La Presa
La Presa
True Colors Painting & PlasteringTrue Colors Painting & Plastering
Photo of a mediterranean back kidney-shaped swimming pool in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and a bar area.
Outdoor Living Project
Outdoor Living Project
Darren James InteriorsDarren James Interiors
Contemporary swimming pool in Brisbane with a bar area.
Paradise Cove Canton Georgia
Paradise Cove Canton Georgia
Georgia Classic PoolGeorgia Classic Pool
Joshua Dover
Photo of an expansive rustic back custom shaped swimming pool in Atlanta with natural stone paving and a bar area.
Alabach Swimming Pool
Alabach Swimming Pool
Liquid Assets Pools, Inc.Liquid Assets Pools, Inc.
Custom pool and outdoor living space designed and constructed by Liquid Assets Pools in St. Louis. Contact us for a free consultation. Photos by Robert Lambrechts Photography
Southwest Contemporary Desert Oasis
Southwest Contemporary Desert Oasis
Denomy DesignsDenomy Designs
This is an example of a small contemporary back custom shaped infinity swimming pool in Phoenix with a bar area.
Cord Shiflet Modern Mediterranean
Cord Shiflet Modern Mediterranean
Cord ShifletCord Shiflet
This is an example of a contemporary rectangular swimming pool in Austin with a bar area.
Andalusia at Coral Mountain
Andalusia at Coral Mountain
Pekarek Architects, Inc.Pekarek Architects, Inc.
Mediterranean custom shaped swimming pool in Orange County with a bar area.
Coastal projects
Coastal projects
Rene Grivel & Associates IncRene Grivel & Associates Inc
Inspiration for a mediterranean custom shaped swimming pool in Orange County with a bar area.
Sofronas Residence
Sofronas Residence
Altera LandscapeAltera Landscape
Landscape Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc. / Photography: Jeri Koegel
This is an example of a large contemporary back rectangular swimming pool in Orange County with natural stone paving and a bar area.
Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Inspiration for a retro back rectangular infinity swimming pool in Other with concrete slabs and a bar area.
Hermalee
Hermalee
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
Tuscan inspired home designed by Architect, Douglas Burdge in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Inspiration for a mediterranean back rectangular infinity swimming pool in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a bar area.
Rough Hollow Pool Exterior
Rough Hollow Pool Exterior
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Winner of five awards in the Rough Hollow Parade of Homes, this 6,778 square foot home is an exquisite addition to the prestigious Lakeway neighborhood. The Santa Barbara style home features a welcoming colonnade, lush courtyard, beautiful casita, spacious master suite with a private outdoor covered terrace, and a unique Koi pond beginning underneath the wine room glass floor and continuing to the outdoor living area. In addition, the views of Lake Travis are unmatched throughout the home. Photography by Coles Hairston
East Tennessee Modern Rustic
East Tennessee Modern Rustic
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
The pool uses natural stone to blend in with the house aesthetic. The pool features a large stone diving board and a swim up bar to the outdoor cabana. The cabana features a large flat screen TV on a swivel, so you can watch TV from the pool or from the outdoor kitchen under the cabana. Photography by Todd Crawford.
South Tampa
South Tampa
Grand Vista PoolsGrand Vista Pools
Dirk Shadd
Photo of a traditional l-shaped swimming pool in Tampa with a bar area.
Villa Park - Modern Renovation
Villa Park - Modern Renovation
AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.
Photos by Jeri Koegel Installation by: Altera Landscape
This is an example of a contemporary back custom shaped infinity swimming pool in Orange County with tiled flooring and a bar area.
Cunningham Residence Napa
Cunningham Residence Napa
Holder Parlette Architecture + LandscapesHolder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes
Rectangular pool and courtyard
Inspiration for a farmhouse back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Francisco with a bar area.
Modern Pool
Modern Pool
Modern back rectangular swimming pool in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a bar area.
Custom Freeform pool design
Custom Freeform pool design
Tipton Spires Design|BuildTipton Spires Design|Build
#BestOfHouzz, International Award winner, Regional Gold winner. 2020 Pinnacle award winner and Worlds Greatest pools. Featured in Luxury Pools + Outdoor living magazine

Blue Swimming Pool with a Bar Area Ideas and Designs

A 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 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 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 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 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 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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