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Expansive Lengths Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

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Bluffview Infinity Edge and Lap Pool
Bluffview Infinity Edge and Lap Pool
Pool Environments, Inc.Pool Environments, Inc.
Infinity Edge pool & spa, lap pool, ipe deck with firepit, cabana
Expansive modern back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Dallas with a pool house.
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Pool & Pool House
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Pool & Pool House
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Scott Sandler
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Los Angeles with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Modern Pool
Modern Pool
Design ideas for an expansive modern back rectangular lengths hot tub with concrete slabs.
Project Traditional Sauna
Project Traditional Sauna
Alpha Wellness SensationsAlpha Wellness Sensations
Alpha Wellness Sensations is the world's leading manufacturer of custom saunas, luxury infrared cabins, professional steam rooms, immersive salt caves, built-in ice chambers and experience showers for residential and commercial clients. Our company is the dominating custom wellness provider in Europe for more than 35 years. All of our products are fabricated in Europe, 100% hand-crafted and fully compliant with EU’s rigorous product safety standards. We use only certified wood suppliers and have our own research & engineering facility where we developed our proprietary heating mediums. We keep our wood organically clean and never use in production any glues, polishers, pesticides, sealers or preservatives.
Saratoga Extreme Backyard Make over
Saratoga Extreme Backyard Make over
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
This picture was taken by Master photographer, Alex Johnson. The yard design was done by Peter Koenig Designs in Alamo, the Hardscape and Soft scape were build and designed by Michael Tebb Landscape in Alamo and the Swimming Pool construction was done by Creative Environments in Alamo. What a great team effort by all that helped to create this wonder outdoor living space for our clients.
Pools
Pools
Firlit Landscape Design, IncFirlit Landscape Design, Inc
Photo of an expansive classic back custom shaped lengths hot tub in New York with natural stone paving.
Holley House
Holley House
Oza Sabbeth ArchitectsOza Sabbeth Architects
Photo of an expansive contemporary back rectangular lengths hot tub in New York with concrete paving.
Hamptons Family Home
Hamptons Family Home
Marmiro Stones, IncMarmiro Stones, Inc
The pool house is right next to the pool. Upon entering, Azura® pavers lead you into a kitchen and bar area. Also in the space is a bathroom and a laundry room for drying wet towels after a good swim.
Patios and Landscapes
Patios and Landscapes
Ryback Landscaping LLC.Ryback Landscaping LLC.
Photo of an expansive classic back custom shaped lengths hot tub in New York with brick paving.
Modern house | MQ. 490
Modern house | MQ. 490
STIMAMIGLIO conceptluxurydesignSTIMAMIGLIO conceptluxurydesign
ph: Raffaella Fornasier
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Venice with natural stone paving.
Barrington Hills Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Sunken Bar and Slide
Barrington Hills Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Sunken Bar and Slide
Platinum PoolcarePlatinum Poolcare
Request Free Quote This outdoor living space in Barrington Hills, IL has it all. The swimming pool measures 1,520 square feet, and is 3'6" to 10'0" deep. The hot tub measures 7'0" x 13'0" and is equipped with 16 hydrotherapy heads. Both pool and spa have colored LED lights. The spa has an automatic cover with stone lid system. Adjacent to the hot tub is a sunken bar with kitchen and grill, covered with a thatch palapa. The sunken bar doubles as a serving area for the 5 underwater bar stools within the pool. There is a sunshelf in the shallow area of the pool measuring 125 square feet that has 5 LED lit bubbler water features. There are two sets of shallow end steps attached to the sunshelf. The custom slide is constructed on a stacked stone structure which provides a large stone step system for entry. The pool and hot tub coping is Valders Wisconsin Limestone in Buff color, Sandblast finish with a modified squared edge. The pool has an in-floor automatic cleaning system. The interior surface is French Gray exposed aggregate finish. The pool is also equipped with Volleyball and Basketball systems.
Riverside Retreat
Riverside Retreat
LORNA GROSS Interior DesignLORNA GROSS Interior Design
Angie Seckinger
Photo of an expansive traditional indoor rectangular lengths swimming pool in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
Pool House & Pavillion
Pool House & Pavillion
Jill Neubauer ArchitectsJill Neubauer Architects
This is an example of an expansive classic back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Boston with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Nebraska
Nebraska
Gander BuildersGander Builders
This is an example of an expansive classic back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Chicago with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Baker's Bay
Baker's Bay
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Michael Stavaridis
Design ideas for an expansive beach style back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Miami with decking.
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Westwind ConstructionWestwind Construction
www.jacobelliott.com
This is an example of an expansive contemporary back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Award winning Lake Forest Residence
Award winning Lake Forest Residence
Earth Developments, Inc.Earth Developments, Inc.
A wonderful location to relax & take a dip!
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Chicago with concrete slabs.
Villanova Residence - Pool House
Villanova Residence - Pool House
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane
This is an example of an expansive traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Philadelphia with a pool house and brick paving.
Mountain Transitional at The Colony
Mountain Transitional at The Colony
Kristina Lawrence Interior DesignKristina Lawrence Interior Design
Inspiration for an expansive traditional indoor rectangular lengths hot tub in Salt Lake City with natural stone paving.

Expansive Lengths Swimming Pool 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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