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Green Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

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A Country Place
A Country Place
Milieu LandscapingMilieu Landscaping
Photo of a traditional rectangular swimming pool in Chicago.
Modern Pool Retreat
Modern Pool Retreat
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
This is a wonderful lap pool that has a taste of modern with the clean lines and cement cabana that also has a flair of the rustic with wood beams and a hill country stone bench. It also has a simple grass lawn that has very large planters as signature statements to once again give it a modern feel. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery
LaurelRock Company: High Meadow Farm
LaurelRock Company: High Meadow Farm
LaurelRockLaurelRock
Neil Landino. Design Credit: Stephen Stimson Associates
Photo of a large contemporary back rectangular lengths swimming pool in New York with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Poolside Flat
Poolside Flat
Rick & Cindy Black ArchitectsRick & Cindy Black Architects
White Preston
This is an example of a contemporary custom shaped swimming pool in Austin with a pool house.
Agamenticus Pool Project
Agamenticus Pool Project
Robert Reed Associates, Inc.Robert Reed Associates, Inc.
Classic back rectangular infinity swimming pool in Portland Maine.
Miami Beach Residence 2
Miami Beach Residence 2
Overmyer ArchitectsOvermyer Architects
Pool Cabana Photo Credit: Maxwell Mackenzie
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean round swimming pool in Miami with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Photo immobilière - Piscine
Photo immobilière - Piscine
Photographe immobilier, architecture, intérieurPhotographe immobilier, architecture, intérieur
Photographie immobilière de piscine. Petite piscine dans joli jardin méditerranéen. ©Marc Julien
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back rectangular swimming pool in Marseille with tiled flooring.
Louisiana Luxury Pool
Louisiana Luxury Pool
Ewing Aquatech PoolsEwing Aquatech Pools
Photo of a medium sized traditional back rectangular swimming pool in New Orleans with natural stone paving.
Arcadia Home
Arcadia Home
Stucco Renovations of ArizonaStucco Renovations of Arizona
This is an absolutely stunning home located in Scottsdale, Arizona at the base of Camelback Mountain that we at Stucco Renovations Of Arizona were fortunate enough to install the stucco system on. This home has a One-Coat stucco system with a Dryvit Smooth integral-color synthetic stucco finish. This is one of our all-time favorite projects we have worked on due to the tremendous detail that went in to the house and relentlessly perfect design. Photo Credit: Scott Sandler-Sandlerphoto.com Architect Credit: Higgins Architects - higginsarch.com
House in Redding, Fairfield County, CT
House in Redding, Fairfield County, CT
Callaway Architects, LLCCallaway Architects, LLC
Photos by Olson Photographic
Photo of a traditional back rectangular swimming pool in Bridgeport with natural stone paving.
Cabana and Pool
Cabana and Pool
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Furnishings by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Photo of a large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Francisco with a pool house and brick paving.
Mediterranean Pool
Mediterranean Pool
Photo of an expansive mediterranean rectangular swimming pool in Dallas.
European Granduer
European Granduer
The Refined GroupThe Refined Group
Werner Segarra
Design ideas for a mediterranean back rectangular hot tub in Phoenix.
Polyesterbecken
Polyesterbecken
Pool-Konzept GmbH & Co. KGPool-Konzept GmbH & Co. KG
Thorsten Faust
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Frankfurt with natural stone paving.
Gallery - Geometric Concrete Pools
Gallery - Geometric Concrete Pools
Betz Pools LimitedBetz Pools Limited
This young family near Toronto, weary of fighting weekend traffic, sold their cottage in Muskoka and created this beautiful backyard playground to adorn their home and gently rolling 10-acre country property. The focal point is an 18’ x 46’ Gunite pool augmented by almost every imaginable feature and convenience.
Santa Barbara Beach Residence
Santa Barbara Beach Residence
Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLPNeumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLP
Ciro Coelho Photography
Inspiration for a large world-inspired rectangular swimming pool in Santa Barbara with a pool house.
Impeccable Style with Classic Detailing
Impeccable Style with Classic Detailing
Harmony Design GroupHarmony Design Group
Inspiration for a large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in New York with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Stay-Cation Home
Stay-Cation Home
Penza Bailey ArchitectsPenza Bailey Architects
Unable to get away? Destination home. Major changes were made to the landscape of this existing property including the creation of a destination pool house. The materials and building style used for the new structure complemented the architecture of the existing home. The approximately 1,000 SF building included a large outdoor kitchen and dining area, an indoor sitting room and kitchenette, laundry room, and changing areas. A small loft space was added as a playroom for the family’s three young children. The owners also asked the firm to make some changes to the existing house including a new balcony at the master bedroom, a new all-season sun room, and the addition of a heavy timber structure over an existing hot tub for added privacy. The pool house was featured in the August 2007 issue of Style Magazine. Photography: Anne Gummerson
treasures from Thailand
treasures from Thailand
Maria Teresa DurrMaria Teresa Durr
Teresa Durr © 2011 Houzz
Photo of a world-inspired custom shaped swimming pool in Miami.
Fairhope Backyard Oasis
Fairhope Backyard Oasis
Walcott Adams Verneuille ArchitectsWalcott Adams Verneuille Architects
This aging pool pavilion was given new life and is now the focal point for this traditional Fairhope home.
This is an example of a medium sized coastal back rectangular swimming pool in Other with a pool house.

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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