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Luxury Traditional Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

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Lutherville, MD
Lutherville, MD
Lothorian PoolsLothorian Pools
Inspiration for a large traditional back custom shaped lengths swimming pool in Baltimore with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Willow Glen
Willow Glen
HWH Home and GardenHWH Home and Garden
Daniel Photography Ltd. Daniel Haniger - Designer/Consultant - 408-499-4684
Inspiration for a large classic back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Arts & Crafts House
Arts & Crafts House
Evelyn Benatar, New York Interior DesignEvelyn Benatar, New York Interior Design
Jonathan Beckerman
Inspiration for a large classic back rectangular swimming pool in New York with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Mission Hills Transformation
Mission Hills Transformation
RDM ArchitectureRDM Architecture
Photos: Bob Greenspan
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back rectangular infinity swimming pool in Kansas City with natural stone paving.
Luxury SmartYard
Luxury SmartYard
Electronics Design Group, Inc.Electronics Design Group, Inc.
Photography by William Psolka, psolka-photo.com
This is an example of a medium sized classic back rectangular swimming pool in New York with a pool house and tiled flooring.
Traditional contemporary
Traditional contemporary
Tipton Spires Design|BuildTipton Spires Design|Build
Cozy pool house with swim up bar, outdoor kitchen, fireplace and lounge. Custom cedar timber cabana with stucco columns and more!
Photo of a large classic back custom shaped swimming pool in Houston with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Pool
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Pool
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
Palisades Residence
Palisades Residence
lauri morrison studiolauri morrison studio
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back rectangular lengths hot tub in Los Angeles with concrete slabs.
Complete Outdoor Living Space with Pool
Complete Outdoor Living Space with Pool
Antonelli Landscape Pool & SpaAntonelli Landscape Pool & Spa
Expansive classic back custom shaped above ground hot tub in Detroit with tiled flooring.
James
James
UserUser
Photo of a large classic back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Miami with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Traditional Westport
Traditional Westport
Oliver Design AssociatesOliver Design Associates
Photo of a medium sized classic back rectangular lengths swimming pool in New York with natural stone paving.
Guest House
Guest House
Villa ViciVilla Vici
Interior design by Vikki Leftwich, furnishings from Villa Vici
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back rectangular swimming pool in New Orleans with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Timeless Transitional in Vero Beach, FL
Timeless Transitional in Vero Beach, FL
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
M. James Northen - Northen Exposure Photography
This is an example of an expansive traditional back rectangular swimming pool in Orlando with a pool house.
Vesta
Vesta
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
"Vesta" was designed by Mark Pettes of MDP Landscape Consultants Limited and Pro-Land was hired to construct the project in 2012. The backyard landscape included a pool with spillover spa faced in natural stone. Tiered walls surrounding the pool create division between the turf area where the kids can play. We installed flagstone on all patio spaces and retaining/decorative walls. And the main lounge feature is the custom fireplace for cooler nights spent outside.
Douce retraite sur la Côte d'Azur
Douce retraite sur la Côte d'Azur
Benjamin MAXANTBenjamin MAXANT
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back custom shaped lengths swimming pool in Nice with concrete slabs.
Custom Geometric Pool
Custom Geometric Pool
Brad Sharpe PoolsBrad Sharpe Pools
Medium sized traditional back custom shaped natural hot tub in Austin with natural stone paving.
POOLHOUSE
POOLHOUSE
Gibbons, Fortman & Associates, Ltd.Gibbons, Fortman & Associates, Ltd.
Tony Soluri
Large classic indoor swimming pool in Chicago.
Wine Country Retreat
Wine Country Retreat
Andrew Mann ArchitectureAndrew Mann Architecture
Matthew Millman
This is an example of a large classic back rectangular swimming pool in San Francisco.
Resort Style Back Yard Waterfall Pool in Naperville
Resort Style Back Yard Waterfall Pool in Naperville
MILLER + MILLER Architectural PhotographyMILLER + MILLER Architectural Photography
Miller + Miller Real Estate | The home at 928 Hobson in Naperville features a resort-style yard with covered outdoor heated kitchen/grill, hot tub and party space. Enjoy views of the gardens, waterfalls, the swimming pool, and neighboring forest preserve. The in-ground pool with Italian tiles also has a seat bench under the waterfall, a sun shelf with misters, and basketball & volleyball net grommets. 928 Hobson Road Naperville. A private, gated + secluded haven on a spectacular wooded lot bordering 14-acre forest preserve. 800′ of wrought iron fencing surround the home. Woodlands, lush perennial gardens, waterfalls, & tumbled stone paths lead to resort-style backyard with pergolas, hot tub, pool and fireplace offering resort-style living + vacationing at home year round. Rear gazebo/pergola/cabana with grape vines. Tumbled marble and stone floor. Paths around home feature blue-stone sidewalks & stone patios with seat wall in front. Outdoor low-voltage lighting package and outdoor speaker package surround the property. Photographed by MILLER+MILLER Architectural Photography
Flowery Branch Project
Flowery Branch Project
Sandals Luxury Pools, Inc.Sandals Luxury Pools, Inc.
Swimming pool installation project, outdoor fire place, and fence. -Sandals Luxury Pools -Atlanta's Affordable Swimming Pool Contractor www.sandalspools.com

Luxury Traditional Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

A traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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