Traditional Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

Winnetka, IL Hot Tub with Automatic Cover and Fire Pit
Winnetka, IL Hot Tub with Automatic Cover and Fire Pit
Platinum PoolcarePlatinum Poolcare
Request Free Quote This inground hot tub in Winnetka, IL measures 8'0" square, and is flush with the decking. Featuring an automatic pool cover with hidden stone safety lid, bluestone coping and decking, and multi-colored LED lighting, this hot tub is the perfect complement to the lovely outoor living space. Photos by Larry Huene.
CLIENT PROJECT | La Jolla California Luxury Home Terrace
CLIENT PROJECT | La Jolla California Luxury Home Terrace
Robeson DesignRobeson Design
Our clients desire for their 4th floor terrace was to enjoy the best of all worlds. An outdoor living space complete with sun bathing options, seating for fireside cocktail parties able to enjoy the ocean view of LaJolla California. Their desire was to include a small Kitchen and full size Bathroom. In addition, an area for lounging with complete sun protection for those who wanted to enjoy outdoor living but not be burned by it By embedding a 30' steel beam across the center of this space, the 50' wide structure includes a small outdoor Kitchen and full-size Bathroom and an outdoor Living room, just steps away from the Jacuzzi and pool... We even included a television on a hydraulic lift with a 360-degree radius. The amazing vanishing edge pool dangles above the Grotto below with water spilling over both sides. Glass lined side rails grace the accompanying bridges as the pathway connects to the front of the terrace… A sun-worshiper’s paradise! Nestled against the hillside in San Diego California, this outdoor living space provides homeowners the luxury of living in Southern California most coveted Real-estate... LaJolla California.
1420 Kyneton Road - Exterior Remodel
1420 Kyneton Road - Exterior Remodel
Orange Energy Solutions, LLCOrange Energy Solutions, LLC
Large traditional back rectangular swimming pool in Philadelphia with natural stone paving.
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Hydropool Swim Spa
Hydropool Swim Spa
Paradise Valley SpasParadise Valley Spas
Hydropool Swim Spas are the latest trend in the pool and spa industry. Hydropool has the smoothest and most powerful adjustable current stream of any swim spa on the market. You can say goodbye to the weekly maintenance that a regular pool requires, because Hyrdropool swim spas are self-cleaning. Whether you are a serious swimmer looking to train in the comfort of your backyard or the casual swimmer who wants to enjoy the relaxation of a pool, Hydropool is the ultimate swim spa, hot tub, and aquatic gym all-in-one.
California 6
California 6
Creative Landscapes Detroit LLCCreative Landscapes Detroit LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic back kidney-shaped lengths hot tub in San Diego with concrete slabs.
Cabana and Pool
Cabana and Pool
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Furnishings by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Photo of a large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Francisco with a pool house and brick paving.
Small Urban Pools
Small Urban Pools
BonaVista PoolsBonaVista Pools
Custom small urban pool, Endless Pool, star-light floor lights, shared system with spillover spa, custom spout water features, automatic cover, custom integrated fire feature. Richmond Hill, ON.
The Joy of Plants!
The Joy of Plants!
Allin LandscapingAllin Landscaping
Instant privacy screening for swimming pool with Emerald Green Arborvitae hedge!
Photo of a medium sized classic back rectangular lengths hot tub in Nashville with stamped concrete.
New stone steps to pool
New stone steps to pool
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
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Photo of a large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in DC Metro with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Pool Deck
Pool Deck
Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.
Erin Dougherty
Photo of a small traditional back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Charlotte with decking.
Atlanta Swimming Pool and Cabana
Atlanta Swimming Pool and Cabana
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The gabled cabana features an outdoor living space, fire table and water feature combination, enclosed bathroom, and a decorative cedar tongue-and-groove wall that houses a television. The pergolas on each side provide additional entertaining space. The custom swimming pool includes twin tanning ledges and a stacked stone raised spa with waterfall.
University Park Renovation
University Park Renovation
Pool Environments, Inc.Pool Environments, Inc.
Originally designed by one of the most notable landscape architects in town, this once impressive project had faltered in recent years. The pool and spa still functioned well, and the client wanted to keep it intact. In addition, they wanted to keep as much of the existing landscaping as possible. The surrounding decks, walls, and steps were fair game. At first glance, one might think that our changes were simple material changes. Upon closer inspection, however, one can see the subtle, yet transformative changes that come together to update this classic pool in a tasteful, timeless manner, and improve the flow and usability of the deck areas, while softening the feel of the massive hardscape. The subtle changes begin as soon as you walk out the back door of the house. The existing decking had a lot of what we call “tweeners”; areas that are overly generous walkways, yet not large enough to house furniture. The awkwardly small bluestone patio was expanded to accommodate a generous seating area, by pushing the step-down closer to the pool. Our talented stone mason carefully married the new bluestone into the existing, resulting in an imperceptible difference between the two. As you descend the new bluestone steps to the pool level, your bare feet will be thankful for the new smooth-finished limestone colored concrete, with a hand cut pattern carefully etched into its surface. The old red brick decking was so hot that the owners could not walk around the pool in bare feet. The brick coping was also replaced with an eased edge Pennsylvania Premier Stone which matches the new step treads throughout the project. Between the house and the pool, a large raised planter was reconfigured, giving additional space to the pool deck for a shaded lounge chair area. Across the pool, a bank of rather tall painted brick retaining walls were cut down, shortened, and moved. This lessened the visual impact of the walls, which were rather overwhelming in the space, as well as opening up a new seating area, nestled under the arms of the massive pecan at the back of the property. Rather than continuing solid decking around the entire pool, the area near these walls has been transformed to large stone stepper pads set in a sea of beautiful St. Augustine lawn. This creates a visually softened area that is still suited to setting tables and chairs when the guest list calls for additional seating. The spa area is quite possibly the most dramatic change on this project. Yet more raised planter walls divided this area into awkward spaces, unsuited to proper furniture placement. The planters were removed, new stone decks, once again expertly married into the existing, opening the area to house a large dining table and new built in bbq area. The spa itself was re-imagined with the bluestone coping, and painted brick veneer. The most impressive addition though is the new handmade glazed tiles that surround the existing cast stone water feature. This water feature was almost unnoticeable against the painted brick wall, but now the dramatic arch and pop of color draw the eye to this quaint little corner of the property.
Pool House
Pool House
Joseph Sepot ArchitectsJoseph Sepot Architects
The roofline, reminiscent of an Asian farmhouse, is clad with yellow cedar shingles. The gable ends feature triangular windows which permit natural light to enter the loft space within. Jim Fiora Photography LLC
Transitional / Contemporary
Transitional / Contemporary
Nasrallah Architectural Group, Inc.Nasrallah Architectural Group, Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Orlando with a pool house.
Freeform - Cheleuitte - San Antonio
Freeform - Cheleuitte - San Antonio
Cody Pools, Inc.Cody Pools, Inc.
Freeform pool with sheer descents and a raised spa with spillways.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back custom shaped natural hot tub in Austin with natural stone paving.
Brick Beauty
Brick Beauty
Brad Sharpe PoolsBrad Sharpe Pools
Robert Shaw photographer
Small classic back custom shaped lengths hot tub in Austin with brick paving.
Georgian Pool House
Georgian Pool House
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Design ideas for a large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in New York with a pool house and tiled flooring.
semi in ground pool
semi in ground pool
Brothers 3 PoolsBrothers 3 Pools
Inspiration for a traditional swimming pool in New York.
Yorkville Project
Yorkville Project
Quantus PoolsQuantus Pools
Inspiration for a traditional swimming pool in Chicago.

Traditional Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

Cauble Addition
Cauble Addition
Hueller Construction, Inc.Hueller Construction, Inc.
This is a Swim spa room addition with a sunken swim spa and composite swim deck around the spa for drainage. Tile floors and clear cedar ceiling.
Inspiration for a classic indoor swimming pool in Portland.
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