Mediterranean Courtyard Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

A Residence in Alys Beach, Florida

Christ & Associates, Architects & Planners

Courtyard Retreat

Vanguard Studio Inc.

Classic Palladian Villa

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

Swimming pool and exterior.

Spanish Colonial Revival Residence

Ward Jewell Architect AIA

Placed on a large site with the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy at the rear boundary, this one story residence presents a modest, composed public façade to the street while opening to the rear yard with two wings surrounding a large loggia or “outdoor living room.” With its thick walls, overhangs, and ample cross ventilation, the project demonstrates the simple idea that a building should respond carefully to its environment. Laura Hull Photography

Tuscan Inspired Courtyard Pool

Keith Zars Pools

This gorgeous courtyard pool needed to align aesthetically with the Italian architectural elements of the home. The abundant use of rich colored textiles, like Oklahoma flagstone and Tahoe Blue plaster by Pebble Technology International, and traditional scupper water features give the space all the warmth and splendor of the Tuscan hills of Italy, but nestled right here in the Texas Hill Country.

Highland Park, IL Mediterranean Swimming Pool and Raised Spa

Platinum Poolcare

Request Free Quote This mediterranean style swimming pool measures 18'0" x 36'0", and the raised spa measures 11'0" long with a 5'6' semi-circular side. The spa has a spillover water feature. Both the swimming pool and hot tub are capped by Indiana Limestone Coping. The decking is Jerusalem Limestone. The negative side of the raised spa is stucco. An automatic pool safety cover with custom stone lid system keeps the pool safe and clean. Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan

Gerrard Resort Modern

Randy Angell Designs

Photographs by Jimi Smith Photography

Casa en Cala Codolar

SSCV ARQUITECTOS

Tropical landscape with a touch of color

Palm Dreams Watershapes and Landscapes

Small touches of color make the landscape pop.

Pool FountainPuertas en arco

Rick Liston | Yarra Valley Photographer

Rick Liston

San Lorenzo House

Nelson de Leon/Locus Architecture Inc.

Carlos Morales

Mediterranean Pool

High-End Mediterranean Renovation- Palencia, FL

Dean Russell Custom Homes

Villa Amoras

Studio Scacchetti

Urban Landscape Design & Construction

Urban Landscape

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography

Tuscan style Courtyard with pool and pergola.

Bella Dura Architectural Stone

The view to the upper terrace includes a pool featuring custom designed Macedonia limestone coping that is convex at each corner where the sunflowers are prominently on display. The paving is produced from our Uxmal limestone which compliments the terra cotta roof tiles. The landscape beds are surrounded with a raised Macedonia limestone edging to compliment the raised edge of the pool. The vista leads to a Macedonia limestone pergola. The natural custom stone columns that support the open wood frame roof are Tuscan in style with an entasis. The colors are rich and reflective of the Tuscan style of central Italy. Photography by Tom Campbell

New Ranch House Near Austin, Texas

David Manning Architecture

Norman Garrettson Photography. View from the Master Bedroom Terrace to the Gust House. Please notice the stone sculpture fountain pouring water into the pool.

Villa Pisano

Braswell Architecture, Inc.

Texas Hill Country Photography

French Country House

Judge Skelton Smith Architects

Christopher Schuch

Mediterranean Courtyard Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

A mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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