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Traditional Custom Shaped Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

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Blue Surf Pebble Tec
Blue Surf Pebble Tec
Paradise Oasis PoolsParadise Oasis Pools
The spa is covered in split face stone in the color silver. The coping is travertine in Antico. The decking is sprayed with Kool Deck in silver. We used a 6x6 waterline tile to mimic the water color. The Pebble Tech color is Blue Surf. The grotto and spa make the most relaxing sounds. photo by Michelle Yeatts
Solebury Residence
Solebury Residence
Landscape Design Group Inc.Landscape Design Group Inc.
Phantom Springs
Phantom Springs
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
Straight Line Pools
Straight Line Pools
Big Daddy Construction and DesignBig Daddy Construction and Design
Homer Pool Project
Homer Pool Project
Sandals Luxury Pools, Inc.Sandals Luxury Pools, Inc.
Pools & Spas
Pools & Spas
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
Organic-shaped pool with a beach entry and in-pool granite table & bench! Bluestone coping and quartzite pool patio.
Lot 89
Lot 89
Haven Development Group, Inc.Haven Development Group, Inc.
Radiant Oval Semi In Ground Pool with Stamped Concrete
Radiant Oval Semi In Ground Pool with Stamped Concrete
Pools & Spas a Go GoPools & Spas a Go Go
16'x28' Radiant oval semi in ground pool with step
Badeteiche und Badegärten
Badeteiche und Badegärten
R + E Hiller Garten- und Landschaftsbau GmbHR + E Hiller Garten- und Landschaftsbau GmbH
Freeform projects
Freeform projects
Atlanta Outdoor Designs, Inc.Atlanta Outdoor Designs, Inc.
Old Saint Louis Brick Coping
Old Saint Louis Brick Coping
Russell Pool CompanyRussell Pool Company
Natural lagoon pool
Natural lagoon pool
Jardin Passion Landscape DesignersJardin Passion Landscape Designers
James Woetzel
Traditional Elements - Ambler, PA
Traditional Elements - Ambler, PA
Armond Aquatech PoolsArmond Aquatech Pools
Swan Pools-Swimming Pool Construction Company
Swan Pools-Swimming Pool Construction Company
Swan Pools Southern CaliforniaSwan Pools Southern California
Swan Pools | Desert Oasis Create a relaxing and fun environment for those warm summer days.
Oasis
Oasis
Total Pool + Patio, LLCTotal Pool + Patio, LLC
Beach House II
Beach House II
Bruce Palmer Coastal DesignBruce Palmer Coastal Design
Top Of The Pines
Top Of The Pines
Outdoor Living LLCOutdoor Living LLC
Natural Shape Pool
Transitional Curved Pool with Amazing Water Features
Transitional Curved Pool with Amazing Water Features
Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLAMike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA
This pool is kid friendly with lots of activity for everyone. It has a clean, tailored look with sweeping curves that show off the water features. The double rain fall (carwash) has a large tanning ledge under it with gushers that the young kids love to play with. The grotto is a nice place to hang out and even has built in cup holders. The dry stacked stone is incorporated with the water features, spa, and columns of the outdoor living. The tear dropped spa seats 6 and has a rolled edge with glass tile. Project designed by Mike Farley - FarleyPoolDesigns.com
Carlisle Pool Enclosure
Carlisle Pool Enclosure
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
Although less common than projects from our other product lines, a Sunspace Design pool enclosure is one of the most visually impressive products we offer. This custom pool enclosure was constructed on a beautiful four acre parcel in Carlisle, Massachusetts. It is the third major project Sunspace Design has designed and constructed on this property. We had previously designed and built an orangery as a dining area off the kitchen in the main house. Our use of a mahogany wood frame and insulated glass ceiling became a focal point and ultimately a beloved space for the owners and their children to enjoy. This positive experience led to an ongoing relationship with Sunspace. We were called in some years later as the clients were considering building an indoor swimming pool on their property. They wanted to include wood and glass in the ceiling in the same fashion as the orangery we had completed for them years earlier. Working closely with the clients, their structural engineer, and their mechanical engineer, we developed the elevations and glass roof system, steel superstructure, and a very sophisticated environment control system to properly heat, cool, and regulate humidity within the enclosure. Further enhancements included a full bath, laundry area, and a sitting area adjacent to the pool complete with a fireplace and wall-mounted television. The magnificent interior finishes included a bluestone floor. We were especially happy to deliver this project to the client, and we believe that many years of enjoyment will be had by their friends and family in this new space.

Traditional Custom Shaped Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

A traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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