Green Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

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.

Infinity Pool

Stoney Brook Landscaping

Custom stone outdoor pool patio, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, staircase, walkways, patio and gardens. High end outdoor living on the southern coast of Maine.

Tyler, Texas

Landvisions

Large contemporary back rectangular lengths hot tub in Dallas with tiled flooring.

RockHouse

[STRANG] Architecture

Photography © Claudio Manzoni
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back custom shaped hot tub in Miami with tiled flooring.

Vinyl Pool Renovation and Landscaping

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back rectangular lengths swimming pool in New York with concrete paving.

Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey

The Pool Boss

The classic timeless, highly desired Hampton shape pool with LED lightning and dramatic stage steps. This yard displays a Hampton like feel with a small-scale Bluestone patio surrounded by a considerable amount of grass. This backyard includes multiple entertainment zones including the custom pool house, the sunbathing area, the raised conversational lounge seating, the elevated dining area, and the grass area for children to run and play. This backyard flaunts the Bergen County, New Jersey outdoor living trend.

Buena Terra Way

Sonja Cellucci

Modern design swimming pool next to Camelback Mountain. Photo credits: Hoopes Photography
Photo of a medium sized modern back rectangular hot tub in Phoenix with natural stone paving.

Greene project

Lake Guntersville Pool & Patio

Medium sized traditional back rectangular above ground hot tub in Other with brick paving.

Project 003

AAA Custom Pools

Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back rectangular infinity hot tub in Miami with natural stone paving.

Steeplechase Landscape and Pool

Spayd's Landscape and Design

Large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Philadelphia with a pool house and concrete paving.

Paradise Valley IV

Merit Landworks

Mark Boisclair Photography
Swimming pool in Phoenix.

Winnetka, IL Hot Tub with Automatic Cover and Fire Pit

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This inground hot tub in Winnetka, IL measures 8'0" square, and is flush with the decking. Featuring an automatic pool cover with hidden stone safety lid, bluestone coping and decking, and multi-colored LED lighting, this hot tub is the perfect complement to the lovely outoor living space. Photos by Larry Huene.

Outdoor shower with operable doors to yard and spa

Jones Pierce Studios

Lee Grider
Medium sized contemporary courtyard rectangular natural hot tub in Atlanta with concrete slabs.

Traditional Pool House

KohlMark Architects and Builders

The clients wanted a small, simple pool house to compliment their historic farmhouse and provide abundant capabilities for outdoor entertaining. They settled on a small, open structure with a vaulted cedar ceiling and task/ambient lighting. An outdoor kitchen, a covered seating area, a storage/changing room and an all-weather Azek pergola with party-lighting were included. A structural retaining wall was needed to provide level ground for both the in-ground pool and pool house, along with strategically planted ornamental grasses for privacy. The green standing seam roof, sliding barn door, board & batten siding and period-correct trim all mirror details from the residence and detached barn.

restoration additions on a 290 year old home

Heritage Design Associates LLC

Inspiration for a farmhouse swimming pool in Boston.

Détente actuelle

Conception Horticole du Nord

Nichée en plein cœur de la forêt, cette demeure au style contemporain-californien invite à la détente avec son style épuré et ses courbes circonscrites.

Pool house Reno

Maverick LLC

Originally built this in 1997 , Fun to reimagine it in 2016
Photo of a large classic back rectangular natural swimming pool in New York with a pool house and natural stone paving.

University Club - Marino

Ewing Aquatech Pools

Medium sized contemporary back rectangular lengths swimming pool in New Orleans with a pool house and concrete paving.

Lutherville, MD

Lothorian Pools

Inspiration for a large traditional back custom shaped lengths swimming pool in Baltimore with a pool house and natural stone paving.

Garfield

BonaVista Pools

Custom small urban pool, raised walls, shared system with spa. Toronto, ON.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Green 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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