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Custom Shaped Swimming Pool with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Above Ground Pools
Above Ground Pools
Ohio Pools & SpasOhio Pools & Spas
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back custom shaped lengths swimming pool in Cleveland with gravel.
Natural Swimming Pool
Natural Swimming Pool
Gary McDonald and Son Inc.Gary McDonald and Son Inc.
Gary McDonald and Katy Boggs
Large nautical back custom shaped natural swimming pool in San Francisco with gravel.
Custom Luxury Pool with Swim-Up Bar
Custom Luxury Pool with Swim-Up Bar
Atlantis Luxury PoolsAtlantis Luxury Pools
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back custom shaped swimming pool in Other with a water feature and gravel.
Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
BEGA North AmericaBEGA North America
BEGA's bollard luminaire used to illuminate poolside decking and gravel side yard.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back custom shaped natural swimming pool in San Luis Obispo with gravel and a water feature.
Atkinson
Atkinson
California Pools & LandscapeCalifornia Pools & Landscape
This is an example of a custom shaped swimming pool in Phoenix with gravel.
Roman Pool in Dundas, ON
Roman Pool in Dundas, ON
The Pool ShoppeThe Pool Shoppe
18x36 Roman Inground pool with Exposed Aggregate pool deck, Stamped Concrete border and bullnose coping. Thanks to David Charles Media for the photos.
Woodcliff Lake Pool and Patio
Woodcliff Lake Pool and Patio
CLC Landscape DesignCLC Landscape Design
This backyard offers a lot! There is a swimming pool with slide, grotto, and spa. Also, there is a patio, fireplace, and outdoor kitchen.
Inspiration for a large traditional back custom shaped lengths swimming pool in New York with a water slide and gravel.
Piscine nature
Piscine nature
Diffazur Piscines AvignonDiffazur Piscines Avignon
Diffazur Piscines
This is an example of a medium sized coastal custom shaped natural swimming pool in Marseille with gravel.
Hornsby Heights 9m Rockpool
Hornsby Heights 9m Rockpool
Narellan Pools - SydneyNarellan Pools - Sydney
Dave Tozer
Large beach style back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Sydney with a water slide and gravel.
Above Ground Pools
Above Ground Pools
Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio, Inc.Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back custom shaped swimming pool in Other with gravel.
Neshanic deck with built in benches
Neshanic deck with built in benches
UserUser
This above ground pool needed a deck for all of the guests to lounge. Gem built custom benches to allow for more room. Photo Credit: K. Leonard
Large classic back custom shaped above ground swimming pool in Newark with gravel.
Freeform pool with bridge in San Antonio
Freeform pool with bridge in San Antonio
Keith Zars PoolsKeith Zars Pools
This beautiful swimming pool features a beach entry, a margarita table / swim up bar area for outdoor entertaining, a spa / hot tub with a layered stone spillover into the pool, and a wooden bridge to get from one side of the pool to the other.
Le moulin
Le moulin
Franck Minieri, PhotographerFranck Minieri, Photographer
Merci de me contacter pour toute publication et utilisation des photos. Franck Minieri | Photographe www.franckminieri.com
This is an example of a large rural back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Nice with gravel.
Brennan Traditions Windows - Southlake
Brennan Traditions Windows - Southlake
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
Window replacement on a Southlake, TX home.
Photo of a medium sized modern back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Dallas with a pool house and gravel.
Backyard Pond and Waterfall Projects in York PA - Splash Supply Co
Backyard Pond and Waterfall Projects in York PA - Splash Supply Co
Splash Supply Company IncSplash Supply Company Inc
Splash Supply Co
Large rustic back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Baltimore with a water feature and gravel.
Schwimmteich
Schwimmteich
Garten- und Landschaftsbau Pohl GmbHGarten- und Landschaftsbau Pohl GmbH
Design ideas for a large contemporary back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Other with gravel.
Custom Pools
Custom Pools
Specialty PoolsSpecialty Pools
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back custom shaped swimming pool in Phoenix with a water feature and gravel.
Brennan Traditions Windows - Southlake
Brennan Traditions Windows - Southlake
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
Window replacement on a Southlake, TX home.
Photo of a medium sized modern back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Dallas with a pool house and gravel.
Garten in Bad Kissingen
Garten in Bad Kissingen
Droll & LauensteinDroll & Lauenstein
Angelika Droll
Photo of a small rural back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Nuremberg with gravel.
Natural Swimming Pool
Natural Swimming Pool
Gary McDonald and Son Inc.Gary McDonald and Son Inc.
Gary McDonald and Katy Boggs
Inspiration for a large beach style back custom shaped natural swimming pool in San Francisco with gravel.

Custom Shaped Swimming Pool with Gravel 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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