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Rectangular Swimming Pool with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Lean On Me House
Lean On Me House
North Arrow StudioNorth Arrow Studio
Pool courtyard featuring cantilevered sky frames to extend the living spaces.
St. Helena Sanctuary
St. Helena Sanctuary
ballonSTUDIO interiors & remodelingballonSTUDIO interiors & remodeling
A city couple looking for a place to escape to in St. Helena, in Napa Valley, built this modern home, designed by Butler Armsden Architects. The double height main room of the house is a living room, breakfast room and kitchen. It opens through sliding doors to an outdoor dining room and lounge. We combined their treasured family heirlooms with sleek furniture to create an eclectic and relaxing sanctuary. --- Project designed by ballonSTUDIO. They discreetly tend to the interior design needs of their high-net-worth individuals in the greater Bay Area and to their second home locations. For more about ballonSTUDIO, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/st-helena-sanctuary
Piscine paysagée en Provence
Piscine paysagée en Provence
Sigmap-JardinSigmap-Jardin
Piscine paysagée en Provence : des fleurs vives, une plage d’aspect sable (en marbre résine), pour un univers gai et paradisiaque. Photo : Sigmap-Jardin
Contemporary Desert Geometry
Contemporary Desert Geometry
BOXHILLBOXHILL
Matt Vacca
Nantucket Sound
Nantucket Sound
Catalano ArchitectsCatalano Architects
“Anderson Place” c. 1714 & 1804
“Anderson Place” c. 1714 & 1804
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Angle Eye Photography
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - The Ridges
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - The Ridges
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Provence in Ojai
Provence in Ojai
Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.
The landscape design for this Mediterranean style home in the U.S. incorporates European influences from countries such as France, Italy, and Spain. Paul Hendershot Design Inc. furniture: https://www.houzz.com/photos/products/seller--paulhendershot PC | Alicia Cattoni for paulhendershotdesign.com
Swan Pools - Swimming Pool Contractor - Peaceful Dreams
Swan Pools - Swimming Pool Contractor - Peaceful Dreams
Swan Pools Bay AreaSwan Pools Bay Area
For over 50 years Swan Pools has been creating living environments, with custom swimming pool designs as their centerpieces. As a swimming pool contractor, we work to understand our customers’ hopes and dreams, needs and passions. Then we design and build practical, elegant spaces that enhance their worlds.
St. Helena Addition & Remodel
St. Helena Addition & Remodel
AVCO DesignAVCO Design
Earth Model (by: Kargar Construction)
Earth Model (by: Kargar Construction)
MJS Designers GroupMJS Designers Group
Photos provided by Kargar Construction
Portland Heights Residence
Portland Heights Residence
Don Tankersley & Co.Don Tankersley & Co.
Portland Heights home, designed by Allied Works Architecture. Guest house with Pool. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann
Outdoor Areas - Pools
Outdoor Areas - Pools
J. Barwick ConstructionJ. Barwick Construction
Custom arbor
Foo
Foo
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Interior and Exterior Painting in New Canaan, CT
Interior and Exterior Painting in New Canaan, CT
Regal Line Painting LLCRegal Line Painting LLC
Pool perfection. Elegant pool house painted in Benjamin Moore exterior white Moorglo Soft gloss for a perfect contrast. Exterior Residential Painting in New Canaan, CT
Poolscapes
Poolscapes
Woodlands Green Thumb Landscape MaintenanceWoodlands Green Thumb Landscape Maintenance
Gallery - Infinity Zero Edge Pools
Gallery - Infinity Zero Edge Pools
Betz Pools LimitedBetz Pools Limited
This is the kind of pool you build when you regularly entertain 100 or more guests at your country estate. The classic formal look is established with symmetrical lines and a round stone lounging area centred across from the zero edge spill wall. The pool's white Armourcoat interior is livened with blue quartz crystals and bordered with Wiarton flagstone coping and exposed aggregate deck with architectural cuts. The massive adjoining cabana contains a full kitchen, wet bar, enclosed interior TV room and full bathroom. (22 x 44, rectangular with Roman ends)
Modern Pool with Fire Feature Citadel Drive
Modern Pool with Fire Feature Citadel Drive
Thrasher Pool and SpaThrasher Pool and Spa
Galina Juliana
Mobilier, végétation, tout pour le bien être au bord de l'eau.
Mobilier, végétation, tout pour le bien être au bord de l'eau.
ATELIER DES TUILERIESATELIER DES TUILERIES
Grand View Pool Over The Farm
Grand View Pool Over The Farm
Garden Artisans LLCGarden Artisans LLC
Take a look at this monster pool project designed and under construction by Liquidscapes! We were retained to put the granite icing on this amazing cake! www.gardenartisansllc.com

Rectangular Swimming Pool with Decomposed Granite 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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