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  3. Hard Landscaping: Gravel

Side Swimming Pool with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Circle pool garden Hawthorn
Circle pool garden Hawthorn
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Patrick Redmond
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side round swimming pool in Melbourne with gravel.
Furlugh Residence- Pool replaster
Furlugh Residence- Pool replaster
So Cal Builders & DesignSo Cal Builders & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side kidney-shaped swimming pool in Los Angeles with gravel.
Création d'un sauna et espace wellness
Création d'un sauna et espace wellness
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La nouvelle position de la piscine a permis de créer une très jolie fontaine en contrebas: pas de gaspillage d'eau, l'agréable murmure sur les pierres, une nouvelle fraîcheur pour le coin "apéro" orienté ouest, sous l'olivier .
Un espacio moderno y práctico
Un espacio moderno y práctico
queiruga Paisajistasqueiruga Paisajistas
El Creador de Paisajes
Inspiration for a large modern side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Madrid with gravel.
Asian Pool
Asian Pool
Large world-inspired side custom shaped natural swimming pool in Providence with a water feature and gravel.
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Our above ground spas
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Design ideas for a side round above ground swimming pool in Providence with a water feature and gravel.
West Hollywood Home Renovation
West Hollywood Home Renovation
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Pool AFTER CKlein Properties renovation
Medium sized contemporary side custom shaped lengths hot tub in Los Angeles with gravel.
Maison Contemporaine en Haute Savoie
Maison Contemporaine en Haute Savoie
MAISONS OPTIMALESMAISONS OPTIMALES
Belle villa familiale, bien exposée et lumineuse, grand jardin avec terrasse et piscine.
Inspiration for a large contemporary side rectangular swimming pool in Grenoble with gravel.
Aménagement complet de jardin
Aménagement complet de jardin
Daniel Tur PaysageDaniel Tur Paysage
This is an example of a large contemporary side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Montpellier with with pool landscaping and gravel.
Circle pool garden Hawthorn
Circle pool garden Hawthorn
Paal Grant Designs In LandscapingPaal Grant Designs In Landscaping
Patrick Redmond
Medium sized modern side round swimming pool in Melbourne with gravel.
Un espacio moderno y práctico
Un espacio moderno y práctico
queiruga Paisajistasqueiruga Paisajistas
El Creador de Paisajes
Inspiration for a large modern side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Madrid with gravel.
Un espacio moderno y práctico
Un espacio moderno y práctico
queiruga Paisajistasqueiruga Paisajistas
El Creador de Paisajes
Inspiration for a large modern side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Madrid with gravel.
Un espacio moderno y práctico
Un espacio moderno y práctico
queiruga Paisajistasqueiruga Paisajistas
El Creador de Paisajes
Photo of a large modern side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Madrid with gravel.
Aménagement complet de jardin
Aménagement complet de jardin
Daniel Tur PaysageDaniel Tur Paysage
Inspiration for a large contemporary side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Montpellier with with pool landscaping and gravel.

Side Swimming Pool with Gravel 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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