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Betz Pools LimitedBetz’s landscape architect managed to get a lot of features into this small yard. The home’s backdoor was two feet above grade, so the bulky steps and landing were replaced with a raised walkout patio for the spa, dining and lounging.
AZURO Concepts Inc.Asian inspired backyard renovation includes natural and custom designed features. Oriental potted and in-ground plants, privacy landscaping, bamboo privacy screening, tiki torch, straw hut cabana, straw thatched pergola and custom concrete rock work surrounding the hot tub and a Koi pond with waterfall.
Spring Creek Watergardens and LandscapeHere is the perimeter overflow spa that is part of the perimeter overflow pool. We tore out the old sps that was part of the old pool and moved it over 3'. You can see we used either a double or triple jet system in this spa. We also used flagstone as the coping around the pool and spa, it was all puzzle cut into place. the remaining deck was stamped concrete
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignWe were contacted by a family named Pesek who lived near Memorial Drive on the West side of Houston. They lived in a stately home built in the late 1950’s. Many years back, they had contracted a local pool company to install an old lagoon-style pool, which they had since grown tired of. When they initially called us, they wanted to know if we could build them an outdoor room at the far end of the swimming pool. We scheduled a free consultation at a time convenient to them, and we drove out to their residence to take a look at the property.
After a quick survey of the back yard, rear of the home, and the swimming pool, we determined that building an outdoor room as an addition to their existing landscaping design would not bring them the results they expected. The pool was visibly dated with an early “70’s” look, which not only clashed with the late 50’s style of home architecture, but guaranteed an even greater clash with any modern-style outdoor room we constructed. Luckily for the Peseks, we offered an even better landscaping plan than the one they had hoped for.
We proposed the construction of a new outdoor room and an entirely new swimming pool. Both of these new structures would be built around the classical geometry of proportional right angles. This would allow a very modern design to compliment an older home, because basic geometric patterns are universal in many architectural designs used throughout history. In this case, both the swimming pool and the outdoor rooms were designed as interrelated quadrilateral forms with proportional right angles that created the illusion of lengthened distance and a sense of Classical elegance. This proved a perfect complement to a house that had originally been built as a symbolic emblem of a simpler, more rugged and absolute era.
Though reminiscent of classical design and complimentary to the conservative design of the home, the interior of the outdoor room was ultra-modern in its array of comfort and convenience. The Peseks felt this would be a great place to hold birthday parties for their child. With this new outdoor room, the Peseks could take the party outside at any time of day or night, and at any time of year. We also built the structure to be fully functional as an outdoor kitchen as well as an outdoor entertainment area. There was a smoker, a refrigerator, an ice maker, and a water heater—all intended to eliminate any need to return to the house once the party began. Seating and entertainment systems were also added to provide state of the art fun for adults and children alike. We installed a flat-screen plasma TV, and we wired it for cable.
The swimming pool was built between the outdoor room and the rear entrance to the house. We got rid of the old lagoon-pool design which geometrically clashed with the right angles of the house and outdoor room. We then had a completely new pool built, in the shape of a rectangle, with a rather innovative coping design.
We showcased the pool with a coping that rose perpendicular to the ground out of the stone patio surface. This reinforced our blend of contemporary look with classical right angles. We saved the client an enormous amount of money on travertine by setting the coping so that it does not overhang with the tile. Because the ground between the house and the outdoor room gradually dropped in grade, we used the natural slope of the ground to create another perpendicular right angle at the end of the pool. Here, we installed a waterfall which spilled over into a heated spa. Although the spa was fed from within itself, it was built to look as though water was coming from within the pool.
The ultimate result of all of this is a new sense of visual “ebb and flow,” so to speak. When Mr. Pesek sits in his couch facing his house, the earth appears to rise up first into an illuminated pool which leads the way up the steps to his home. When he sits in his spa facing the other direction, the earth rises up like a doorway to his outdoor room, where he can comfortably relax in the water while he watches TV. For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.
Indian Summer Pool and SpaNatural Swimming Pool design utilizing Shotcrete Inground Pool Shell with Natural Sandstone Retaining Walls and coping, Seamless Slate Stamped Concrete decking, 30" Dia. x 22' long Tube Slide exiting under Huge Pool Waterfall. Pool House Features Copper Guttering and Roof Dormer Top, Real Stucco, Large Shower, Dressing Bench Area, Imprinted Compass In Floor all on approx. 45 degree sloped yard.
A Beautiful Job well done!
Design & Pic's by Doug Fender
Const. By Doug & Craig Fender dba
Indian Summer Pool and Spa
Signature Pools of TexasWe are a Houston based company with 20 years of swimming pool building experience. With Signature Pools, building your vision of a “dream pool” can become a reality. A custom pool is more than just a place to swim. Your pool can be built to accommodate a visual pallet for backyard entertaining, a play pool for kids of all ages, or a tranquil escape made for relaxing. Allowing Signature Pools of Texas to upgrade, create, or renovate your backyard pool opens the door to many possibilities.
Signature Pools of TexasWe are a Houston based company with 20 years of swimming pool building experience. With Signature Pools, building your vision of a “dream pool” can become a reality. A custom pool is more than just a place to swim. Your pool can be built to accommodate a visual pallet for backyard entertaining, a play pool for kids of all ages, or a tranquil escape made for relaxing. Allowing Signature Pools of Texas to upgrade, create, or renovate your backyard pool opens the door to many possibilities.
Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLABeautiful modern pool project in Southlake, TX designed by Mike Farley. It has a large cabana with a outdoor kitchen and fireplace. The hillside was terraced to create different gathering areas. The desire for great water features resulted in the back of the fire feature creating an awesome sound with a water wall and the cabana bench back created a spot for the sheer descents. The lush tropical plantings accented with raised planters and synthetic grass provide privacy with the neighbors and will grow into paradise. Constructed by Claffey Pools and landscape by Joey Designs. Photo by Mike Farley.
GO Designs Inc.Asian Costa Rican backyard retreat at Elephant Butte, New Mexico. Native landscape in the front blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings. However the backyard retreat is an oasis of evergreen & native plants, perennial colors, tranquil sound from fountains and a cedar shade structure which makes a nice getaway to just enjoy life and relax
Diamond SpasCustom Stainless Steel Swim Spa with LED Lighting, Entry Stairway, Built in Seating, Back Fire Wall Feature, Water Wall Feature and Automatic Safety Cover 180" x 132" x 72"
Architect: David Hertz, Studio of Environmental Architecture
Builder: Epic Construction
Photo Credit: Copyright Cason Leh
Bi-State Pool & SpaBackyard Oasis at its finest... Custom water feature, jump rock, deck jets, stamped cantilevered coping, vinyl liner steps and bench does not disappoint.
Garden and Outdoor Space with a Water Feature and Stamped Concrete Ideas and Designs
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