Large Private Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

Ultra Modern Luxury Oasis

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Backyard Pool Fence - Modern Black Aluminum

Premium Fence Company

West Side Alamo Auto Cover Swimming Pool

Creative Environments

This backyard use to have a swimming pool that was built in the 1960's that we removed along with paver decking and old landscape. We created this Beautiful backyard with the help of designer Peter Koenig and our group of artisans that we assembled for this project

Reflections

Ryan Hughes Design

Within the space was positioned a vantage point created by a massive custom tile water wall. A stepping pad path runs along the font of the water wall connecting areas of the outdoor space. Photography by Jimi Smith.

Pool and Backyard Masterplan

Earth Design, Inc.

Multiple terraces with various features and one very large retaining wall provided many functional spaces for this client.

Modern Plunge Pool

Space Landscape Designs

Tillman Custom Bungalow

Design Appruv, Inc.

Amenagement d'un jardin de ville

Les Paysages De Gwen

aménagement d'une terrasse en bois avec plantation d'une haie de laurier dans le but de masquer le vis à vis

Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Facciata principale Casale lato piscina

Lake Forest Pool House Screen Porch

Great Rooms Building Group

Outdoor Living Spaces: Lake Angelus Estate Project

Zaremba & Company

Meticulous structural and drainage design allowed for the pool to be set at the elevation required to maximize the views and comfortably step down to the lower lawn areas while preserving majestic pines nearby. Photo by WayUp Media LLC.

Pool With Pergola

Big Rock Landscaping

Adding a pergola created a space for shade and a place to relax after your swim.

Custom Design - Outdoor Living - Ora

Blue Heron

Natural swimming pool - Bologna

Vera Luciani

Biolago balneabile con piante acquatiche Natural swimming pool

Backyard Pool Fence - Modern Black Aluminum

Premium Fence Company

Luxurious Backyard Retreat with Contemporary Swimming Pool & Spa

Boyce Design + Build

This contemporary style pool is a sleek rectangular shape and features clean lines and a minimalist design with a tanning shelf and ample space for swimming and leisurely activities. The defining feature of the spa is the striking knife-edge perimeter overflow design. The water level is perfectly level with the surrounding spa and pool deck, giving the impression of a mirror-like surface. The pool’s coping and spacious patio are finished with Sunset Sandstone pavers in a French cut pattern and provide plenty of lounge areas for outdoor pool entertainment and relaxing.

Modern Plunge Pool

Space Landscape Designs

Modern infinity pool with view of the golf course

Michelle Drake, Designer, Puryear Custom Pools

Reflections

Ryan Hughes Design

The sunken fire pit lounge offers a warm relaxing spot and perfect vantage point for catching all that goes on in the pool and the adjacent lounging areas. This design by Ryan Hughes Design Build captures enjoyment of the outdoors in dining, lounging and swimming. Photography by Jimi Smith Photography.

Waterside Home

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Large Private Swimming Pool 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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