Achieve a Natural Ambience
To give your pool a more organic vibe, try incorporating aggregate-seeded concrete decking and planting low-water and low-maintenance foliage around the perimeter. Take inspiration from Terremoto and Studio Shamshiri’s work on this Californian property, which showcases a beautiful canopy of plants. It’s even better if the plants you choose are native to your location.
Opting for a black pool can add to the beauty of your landscape by seamlessly blending in with its surroundings. Justin Hafen, a designer, shares how he chose a black pool for his Napa Valley home as it complements the mature trees in the area and creates an organic feel.
Nickey Kehoe, a designer, has created a peaceful backyard with a pool that has deep teal square mosaic tiles. The exterior of the pool is made up of clay tiles, and the brick patio and terracotta shingle roof provide warmth and contrast to the surroundings.
When designing your pool and deck area, consider adding a clear enclosure to make it look sleek and modern. Follow the example of Danielle Fennoy from Revamp Interior Design and Morrel Landscape Associates who used barely-there glass enclosures that highlight the geometry of the house’s architecture. The enclosure also serves as a practical solution by keeping outdoor seating dry even when the pool is in use.
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Get a Closer Look at Your Lawn
A team of experts, including interior designer Nestor Santa-Cruz, landscape architect Lila Fendrick, and contractor Mauck Zantzinger, collaborated to design the perfect poolhouse. The garden and pool were kept simple to highlight the natural beauty of the area. Fendrick explains that they brought the lawn right up to the edges of the pool to create the illusion of it floating. From inside the pool house, you can appreciate how the pool reflects the sky like a mirror.
Rachel Lynch Swimming Pools and Spas has created a stunning infinity pool that cleverly blends in with its surroundings. The pool boasts bright off-white edges that contrast beautifully with the lush greenery and trees on the opposite end. The accompanying outdoor cooking area and comfortable lounge chairs make this Hamptons home the perfect place for relaxation and entertainment.
To create a sense of history in the pool area of her upstate New York home, Hadas Dembo opted for vintage furniture and decor. The designer’s vision was to have an ornamental body of water surrounded by aged tables and benches, reminiscent of a historic era, though not as grand as Versailles.
Adding built-in steps to your pool can make it more accessible to everyone. Even if you have a small saltwater dipping pool like the one at designer Fitz Pullins’s home in Jacksonville, Florida, you can add steps to make it easier to get in and out. So don’t hesitate to consider this option regardless of your pool’s size!
Find Inspiration in a Luxurious Retreat
Let your imagination run wild and envision living in a resort with a magnificent pool that captures the essence of your favorite vacation spot. Drawing inspiration from this Los Angeles residence designed by Leanne Ford, the deck’s unique stonework gracefully embraces the oval-shaped pool, creating an ambiance akin to a tropical oasis. Expand your horizons and explore further by browsing through snapshots of the stunning pools at The Ritz Carlton Maui, Kapalua, or the exclusive Laucala Island Resort in Fiji for more ideas on pool shapes.
