Swimming Pool with a Water Feature and Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

HGTV's "Cool Pools-Scuba Pool" Swim Through Grottos, Lazy River & Waterfalls
HGTV's "Cool Pools-Scuba Pool" Swim Through Grottos, Lazy River & Waterfalls
CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.
Featured on HGTV's "Cool Pools", the "Scuba Pool" was inspired by the homeowner's love for scuba diving, so we created stone tunnels and a deep diving area as well as lazy rivers and two grottos connected by a native Oklahoma boulder waterfall. A large beach entry gives young ones plenty of play space as well. These homeowners can entertain large groups easily with this multi-function outdoor space. Design and Construction by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. photos by KO Rinearson
James Hann Design AIA / Traditional / SF #286 / Desert Mtn. Scottsdale, Az.
James Hann Design AIA / Traditional / SF #286 / Desert Mtn. Scottsdale, Az.
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Custom Swimming Pool at Orchard Hill Model Home in Irvine
Custom Swimming Pool at Orchard Hill Model Home in Irvine
Splash Pools & ConstructionSplash Pools & Construction
This beautiful rim flow pool has water at the same level as the surrounding patio, giving a vanishing edge appearance, and has five beautiful spillways along the raised wall. A sunken seating area with fireplace in the pool, adds a unique and uncommon feature, accentuating the luxury feel of this swimming pool. The pool wraps around to the right and includes a raised overflow spa with statement fireplace, located under the patio cover and near the outdoor entertainment area.
Compact Swim Spa Natural Design
Compact Swim Spa Natural Design
Tranquility Pools Inc.Tranquility Pools Inc.
Photo of a small rustic back kidney-shaped natural swimming pool in New York with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Natural Hill Country Multi Level Pools
Natural Hill Country Multi Level Pools
Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLAMike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA
Natural Hill Country Multi Level Recreation and Diving Pools with Oversized Spa. Designed by Mike Farley, constructed by Claffey Pools. Limestone slabs quarried onsite.
Free form pool with stone table, sun shelf, water feature, and outdoor kitchen,
Free form pool with stone table, sun shelf, water feature, and outdoor kitchen,
Tod Brown with Florida Aquatics Custom PoolsTod Brown with Florida Aquatics Custom Pools
Photo of a medium sized back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Orlando with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Car Collectors Dream Design on Close to One Acre in Windermere
Car Collectors Dream Design on Close to One Acre in Windermere
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Orlando with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Cooks
Cooks
Catalina Pools and DesignCatalina Pools and Design
A beautiful designed free form pool with a well landscaped background. A beautiful grotto with waterfalls and a large spa.
This is an example of a large traditional back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Elegant by Nature
Elegant by Nature
Ryan Hughes DesignRyan Hughes Design
In a 21st century conservatory, this engineered outdoor living area includes totally protected spaces for lounging, swimming, dining or entertaining. Inclement weather will never detract from the enjoyment found in this Elegant by Nature outdoor design by Ryan Hughes Design Build.
Custom Pool Deck
Custom Pool Deck
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
This is an example of an expansive classic back custom shaped swimming pool in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Installation of Pool with waterfalls and Bluestone Pool Decking
Installation of Pool with waterfalls and Bluestone Pool Decking
Mufson Landscape, Pool & DesignMufson Landscape, Pool & Design
Installation of Pool and Patio
Photo of a large traditional back custom shaped natural swimming pool in New York with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Fiber Optical Swimming Pool
Fiber Optical Swimming Pool
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
This particular project was unique in two respects. In terms of scale and scope, the property we were working on was exceptionally large. This allowed for the construction of an exceptionally realistic natural pool. Not only did this natural swimming area closely mimic wilderness equivalents, but it was further enhanced by a unique application of fiber optic stars that imitated stars reflecting off the surface of the water. The pool was built in a curvilinear design that imitated the edges of natural bodies of water. In order to accentuate its realism, we built the coping around water’s edge completely out of rock. This rock perimeter was then aesthetically extended in a number of ways. Starting at the far end of the pool, we constructed a large rock outcropping that supported a natural waterfall that poured over a small grotto. This grotto was a special seating area for swimmers. When it is time to take a break from exercise, they can sit on the rocky ledge and look back through the waterfall for a spectacular view of the scenery. The vertical impact created by the rocky outcropping, combined with the constant sound of pouring water, lend a sense of remote isolation to this natural pool. This feeling of being in a faraway place is then further accentuated with a spectacular display of star light that appears to dance on the surface of the water. These stars are actually an optical effect created by tiny fiber optic cables that are built into the basin of the structure. They carry light from a remote transmitter that is remotely powered, so there is no electricity or heat produced by their presence in the water. A controller causes various groups of lights to intermittently dim and brighten like twinkling stars in the night. Once this feeling of remote isolation and privacy were firmly established, we then set ourselves to the task of making the natural pool as user friendly as possible. We did this by adding two key features. The first of these was a spa that contains ergonomic places for seating and headrests. In order to integrate this obviously luxurious element into what was intended to be a very pristine setting, we built the spa’s outer structure out of rocks with a similar color and proportion to those used in the construction of the coping and the waterfall. Another element that was added for functional purposes was a beach entry located at the near end of the pool opposite from the waterfall. This area featured a blend of human amenities, creature comforts, and natural decorations to scale the sense of luxury down in order to better blend it with that natural aesthetic. Rock boulders, reflective of those used to build the waterfall outcropping, were positioned in various locations to emulate a rocky shoreline. We also installed three benches that reclined at an angle. This allowed visitors who preferred not to swim to lay back and take in the panoramic view of the starlit natural pool, the waterfall in the distance, and the circle of stone that comprised the spa adjoined to the water at the midpoint.
Water & Hardscape Features
Water & Hardscape Features
Signature Pools & PatiosSignature Pools & Patios
Photo of a large mediterranean back custom shaped lengths swimming pool in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Abe Residence
Abe Residence
Lapis Design PartnersLapis Design Partners
View into the courtyard of the 'U' shaped house. Clerestory living room windows are seen in background. The circular kitchen is to the left, the master bedroom to the right. Hal Lum
391 Argonne Dr
391 Argonne Dr
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Photo of an expansive traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Two Deer Farm
Two Deer Farm
ADRIAN SMITH - Landscape ArchitectureADRIAN SMITH - Landscape Architecture
with Douglas Reed Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for an expansive modern rectangular lengths swimming pool in New York with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Mid-Century Ranch Reinvented
Mid-Century Ranch Reinvented
Knaak Design GroupKnaak Design Group
Designed and Built modern pool and spa complete with water features and synthetic turf patio. Tropical landscaping with lots of bright colored foliage.
Gibson Island Haven
Gibson Island Haven
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
The “diving stone” is a striking feature. The natural stone slab style is in keeping with the overall design—it’s not intrusive, the way a typical metal-and-compound diving board would be. It’s a piece of art and a place to perch in the sun. Designers went to a stone yard in the region and selected the piece, adding a natural chiseled finish—it was crafted like a sculpture. The heavy slab also required additional reinforcement on the patio for support.
Pool with Grotto - Sugarland, TX
Pool with Grotto - Sugarland, TX
Richard's Total Backyard SolutionsRichard's Total Backyard Solutions
Gorgeous custom pool with giant grotto in the River Stone Community in Sugar Land, TX.
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Houston with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Pools and Patios
Pools and Patios
Stone AvenueStone Avenue
Ivory pool coping and versailles pattern pavers
This is an example of a large classic back rectangular infinity swimming pool in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone paving.

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