Mediterranean Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

Fairbanks Ranch

So-Cal Custom Pools & Spas

Las Alturas, Santa Barbara

RRM Design Group

Michelle Torres-grant Photography

Private Residence-HGTV Amazing Water Homes

Pool Environments, Inc.

Bill Bibb, Designer Archiverde Landscape, buillt by Pool Environments This water feature and teal diamond glass firepit sit at the back of the property and overlook the golf coarse. The molded copper water basin gently spills into a rill that is lined with pebble glass tile to echo that of the main pool. The rill is equipped with LED lighting.

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Chiara

London Bay Homes

As you approach the Chiara you will be struck by its exterior detailing, dramatic two-story rotunda, arched iron doorway, and cedar corbels all reminiscent of an elegant Olde World countryside home. One of the many highlights of the home is the climate controlled custom wine cellar located just off of the dining room. It features large glass panels, custom built wine storage and a crafted tasting table with a four inch slab of chiseled granite. The feel of luxury abounds throughout this home with its summer kitchen offering a Wolf/Sub-Zero appliance package, custom pool and spa, and comforting master suite with its own private patio. Image ©Advanced Photography Specialists

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JMC Designs llc

These great outdoor spaces were designed by JMC Designs and built by Collinas Design and Construction.

exterior spaces

Don Ziebell

werner segarra

Luxury swimming pool with a stamped concrete pool deck.

Sarah Tate

Hermalee

Burdge & Associates Architects

Tuscan inspired home designed by Architect, Douglas Burdge in Thousand Oaks, CA.

More Outdoor Fun!

Lawanna Wood Designs

Bringing the Indoors out!

Maison d'hôtes Vaucluse

Christophe Abbes

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography

Modernité en Provence

Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs

Photographe : Gabrielle Voinot. En collaboration avec "Atelier Naudier" pour les ambiances végétales.

Old World-Inspired Backyard

JRP Design & Remodel

After many phases of a whole remodel and addition, our clients were delighted to get started on the exterior renovation. They once again secured the Design/Build services of JRP Design & Remodel to help them fully reimagine the exterior of their home, match the aesthetic of the interior, and add the amenities they had desired for years. The existing landscaping was worn with a mix of grass, hedges, and a patio that was smaller than our clients wanted. The retaining walls and hillside were both in need of a major rework. The JRP design team provided a new vision starting with a regrade of the hillside and new retaining walls further back into the hill, allowing room for a new pool/spa and entertaining space. A large outdoor kitchen and bar area fully equipped with a BBQ, prep sink, and beverage fridge was made to encourage conviviality. A new free-standing fireplace was added to enjoy evenings outside and the “spool“- a stunning focal point in this Spanish/Mediterranean feel backyard that brings a soothing ambiance to space. Photographer: Open House VC

Saratoga Villa

Karen Aitken and Associates

Southern California Estate

Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.

The pool and terrace are tucked within the landscape, elevated above the Lower Pond.

Port Royal

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

Penthouse Jewel Spa

Bradford Products

Custom designed stainless steel spa with bench seating, a swim system, infinity edge and custom tile.

TIGERTAIL

Shain Development Inc

Mediterranean 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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