Mediterranean Swimming Pool with Gravel Ideas and Designs

Custom Home: Private Rd. AH I San Antonio, Texas

MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard infinity swimming pool in Austin with gravel.

Santa Barbara Canyon Garden

Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer

Grace Design Associates
This is an example of a mediterranean round above ground swimming pool in Santa Barbara with a water feature, a shelter and gravel.

Freeform pool with bridge in San Antonio

Keith 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.

Écrin au coeur des Alpilles

Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs

Photographe : Gabrielle Voinot
Large mediterranean back rectangular swimming pool in Other with with pool landscaping and gravel.

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Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.

Entry Courtyard - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard rectangular swimming pool in Orange County with gravel and a water feature.

Outdoor Pool

Remcon Design Build

This is an example of a large mediterranean back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Diego with a water feature and gravel.

CASA en IBIZA

Maria Lantero Moreno

This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Madrid with gravel.

Stearns Residence

Inchoate Architecture, LLC

Designed by Inchoate, Photos by Anthony DeSantis
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back swimming pool in Los Angeles with gravel.

Meadow Hill

Cdc Pools Inc

So many wonderful elements to this backyard oasis. Natural stones, pavers, travertine, and desert landscaping. A generous outdoor multilevel dining and seating areas. Dan Sorensen Photography

ISABELLA residence

Symmetry Architects

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean back custom shaped infinity swimming pool in Dallas with gravel.

Bodega convertida en dos apartamentos dúplex. Arq.: Ramón Gómez

Pablo Cousinou

Fot.: Pablo Cousinou; Arq.: Ramón Gómez
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard rectangular swimming pool in Seville with gravel.

Aménagement d'un jardin avec piscine

Arbo Paysages

Aménagement d’un jardin avec piscine à Bordeaux, - Plantation des massifs - Mise en place de graviers et roches décoratives - Mise en place d’un arrosage automatique - Pose de gazon de plaquage

Landscapes

Lou Penning Landscapes Inc.

pool and landscaping
Medium sized mediterranean back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Francisco with a water feature and gravel.

Villa Covri

Boris Ruzic

Photo: Rajan Milosevic / Koridor 27
Inspiration for a mediterranean rectangular swimming pool in Other with gravel.

Restauration d'une maison à St Raphaël

Inspirations d'Intérieurs • Agence & Boutique •

Design ideas for a mediterranean back kidney-shaped lengths swimming pool in Marseille with gravel.

Déambulation bucolique dans le Luberon

Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs

Photographe : Gabrielle Voinot
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back rectangular swimming pool in Other with gravel.

Déambulation bucolique dans le Luberon

Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs

Photographe : Gabrielle Voinot
This is an example of a large mediterranean back rectangular swimming pool in Other with gravel.

Stearns Residence

Inchoate Architecture, LLC

Designed by Inchoate, Photos by Anthony DeSantis
This is an example of a large mediterranean back swimming pool in Los Angeles with gravel.

Stearns Residence

Inchoate Architecture, LLC

Designed by Inchoate, Photos by Anthony DeSantis
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back swimming pool in Los Angeles with gravel.

Mediterranean Swimming Pool with Gravel Ideas and Designs

A mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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