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Modern Side Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

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Martis Camp Residence 1
Martis Camp Residence 1
John Maniscalco ArchitectureJohn Maniscalco Architecture
Photo of a medium sized modern side hot tub in San Francisco with concrete slabs.
Goodman Residence
Goodman Residence
Abramson ArchitectsAbramson Architects
At night, the interior lights dramatically illuminate the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Photo: Jim Bartsch
Inspiration for a small modern side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Modern
Modern
CB Cooper ConstructionCB Cooper Construction
Small modern side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Houston with concrete slabs.
North Lakes home
North Lakes home
ProAbode PhotographyProAbode Photography
Belinda Matheson
Modern side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Brisbane with tiled flooring.
GRUPO MARJAL | Las Colinas Golf & Country Club
GRUPO MARJAL | Las Colinas Golf & Country Club
Masfotogenica FotografiaMasfotogenica Fotografia
Photography: Carlos Yagüe para Masfotogenica Fotografia Decoration Styling: Pili Molina para Masfotogenica Interiorismo Comunication Agency: Estudio Maba Builders Promoters: GRUPO MARJAL Architects: Estudio Gestec
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury mansion with wraparound moat pool
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury mansion with wraparound moat pool
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury mansion with wraparound moat pool. Photo by Art Gray Photography.
Photo of an expansive modern side custom shaped infinity swimming pool in Los Angeles with with pool landscaping and tiled flooring.
MQ Blanca 1 - Vivienda unifamiliar
MQ Blanca 1 - Vivienda unifamiliar
PLAYstudioPLAYstudio
Inspiration for a modern side custom shaped lengths swimming pool in Alicante-Costa Blanca.
Island Living
Island Living
Wentworth LandscapesWentworth Landscapes
Photo of a large modern side rectangular swimming pool in Toronto with with pool landscaping and decking.
Lakeside Infinity Edge Pool
Lakeside Infinity Edge Pool
Litchfield County Pools Inc.Litchfield County Pools Inc.
A three-sided vanishing edge swimming pool with a "Black Onyx" Pebble Sheen plaster. The pool is 18' x 50', with steps on both ends along the deck. The pool's deep end (6' deep) is found along the 50' lake side wall, while the shallow end (3.5' deep) is found along the deck side. This pool utilizes Pentair automation, and is a salt water pool. The deck is constructed of Brazilian hardwood, built by others.
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Waterloo
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Waterloo
ShadeFXShadeFX
The homeowners needed a shaded area over the shallow end of their pool for their young son to lounge and relax. A 16’x10’ freestanding retractable canopy was mounted over the pool, wide enough to clear the pool cover tracks.
Circle pool garden Hawthorn
Circle pool garden Hawthorn
Paal Grant Designs In LandscapingPaal Grant Designs In Landscaping
Patrick Redmond
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side round swimming pool in Melbourne with concrete slabs.
Balsera
Balsera
Hive Outdoor LivingHive Outdoor Living
Location: Tampa, FL, USA Hive Outdoor Living Trex Decking, Wet Edge Primera stone finish.
Photo of a small modern side rectangular swimming pool in Tampa with decking.
BAUHAUS-VILLA MIT GANZJÄHRIG BEHEIZTEM SALZWASSERPOOL
BAUHAUS-VILLA MIT GANZJÄHRIG BEHEIZTEM SALZWASSERPOOL
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Nuremberg with decking.
Woodland Swimming Pool Paradise
Woodland Swimming Pool Paradise
Neave Group Outdoor SolutionsNeave Group Outdoor Solutions
Soft night lighting highlights all the beautiful aspects of this 18 x 45 rectilinear swimming pool and cedar-clad pool house. Inside the pool house, beyond the outdoor shower and outdoor kitchen, a sauna beckons.
Toller Außenpool in offenem Garten
Toller Außenpool in offenem Garten
Stadthaus EinrichtungStadthaus Einrichtung
Einfamilienhaus
Inspiration for a modern side swimming pool in Essen.
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Waterloo
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Waterloo
ShadeFXShadeFX
The homeowners needed a shaded area over the shallow end of their pool for their young son to lounge and relax. A 16’x10’ freestanding retractable canopy was mounted over the pool, wide enough to clear the pool cover tracks.
Kings Court Residence
Kings Court Residence
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized modern side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Atlanta with decking.
Morningside
Morningside
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side rectangular above ground swimming pool in Brisbane with decking.
schwebende Terrasse + integrierter Pool
schwebende Terrasse + integrierter Pool
GODELMANN GmbH & Co. KGGODELMANN GmbH & Co. KG
Photo of a modern side rectangular swimming pool in Nuremberg with with pool landscaping.
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
BBH Projects Pty LtdBBH Projects Pty Ltd
Ian Colley Photography
Inspiration for a large modern side lengths swimming pool in Brisbane.

Modern Side Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

A modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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