Traditional Lengths Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

French Country Modern
French Country Modern
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
A couple by the name of Claire and Dan Boyles commissioned Exterior Worlds to develop their back yard along the lines of a French Country garden design. They had recently designed and built a French Colonial style house. Claire had been very involved in the architectural design, and she communicated extensively her expectations for the landscape. The aesthetic we ultimately created for them was not a traditional French country garden per se, but instead was a variation on the symmetry, color, and sense of formality associated with this design. The most notable feature that we added to the estate was a custom swimming pool installed just to the rear of the home. It emphasized linearity, complimentary right angles, and it featured a luxury spa and pool fountain. We built the coping around the pool out of limestone, and we used concrete pavers to build the custom pool patio. We then added French pottery in various locations around the patio to balance the stonework against the look and structure of the home. We added a formal garden parallel to the pool to reflect its linear movement. Like most French country gardens, this design is bordered by sheered bushes and emphasizes straight lines, angles, and symmetry. One very interesting thing about this garden is that it is consist entirely of various shades of green, which lends itself well to the sense of a French estate. The garden is bordered by a taupe colored cedar fence that compliments the color of the stonework. Just around the corner from the back entrance to the house, there lies a double-door entrance to the master bedroom. This was an ideal place to build a small patio for the Boyles to use as a private seating area in the early mornings and evenings. We deviated slightly from strict linearity and symmetry by adding pavers that ran out like steps from the patio into the grass. We then planted boxwood hedges around the patio, which are common in French country garden design and combine an Old World sensibility with a morning garden setting. We then completed this portion of the project by adding rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that frames the yard. This design is derivative of those found in morning gardens, and it provides the Boyles with a place where they can step directly from their bedroom into a private outdoor space and enjoy the early mornings and evenings. We further develop the sense of a morning garden seating area; we deviated slightly from the strict linear forms of the rest of the landscape by adding pavers that ran like steps from the patio and out into the grass. We also planted rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that borders this portion of the yard. We then landscaped the front of the home with a continuing symmetry reminiscent of French country garden design. We wanted to establish a sense of grand entrance to the home, so we built a stone walkway that ran all the way from the sidewalk and then fanned out parallel to the covered porch that centers on the front door and large front windows of the house. To further develop the sense of a French country estate, we planted a small parterre garden that can be seen and enjoyed from the left side of the porch. On the other side of house, we built the Boyles a circular motorcourt around a large oak tree surrounded by lush San Augustine grass. We had to employ special tree preservation techniques to build above the root zone of the tree. The motorcourt was then treated with a concrete-acid finish that compliments the brick in the home. For the parking area, we used limestone gravel chips. French country garden design is traditionally viewed as a very formal style intended to fill a significant portion of a yard or landscape. The genius of the Boyles project lay not in strict adherence to tradition, but rather in adapting its basic principles to the architecture of the home and the geometry of the surrounding landscape. For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.
Midlothian Custom New Build
Midlothian Custom New Build
Jennifer Stoner InteriorsJennifer Stoner Interiors
This pergola sits at the far end of our clients' pool and has this fun outdoor seating group for poolside lounging.
Hinsdale, IL Compact Rectilinear Swimming Pool with Automatic Pool Cover
Hinsdale, IL Compact Rectilinear Swimming Pool with Automatic Pool Cover
Platinum PoolcarePlatinum Poolcare
Request Free Quote This compact pool in Hinsdale, IL measures 10’0” x 20’0” with a depth of 3’6” to 5’0”. The pool features a “U” shaped bench with jets attached. There is also a 6’0” underwater bench. The pool features LED color changing lighting. There is an automatic hydraulic pool cover with a custom stone walk-on lid system. The pool coping is Ledgestone. The pool finish is Ceramaquartz. Photography by e3.
(Heller) Bonita Springs, FL Superior Pools Custom Swimming Pool/Spa/Raised Area
(Heller) Bonita Springs, FL Superior Pools Custom Swimming Pool/Spa/Raised Area
Superior PoolsSuperior Pools
Superior Pools Custom Luxury Swimming Pool And Spa, With Custom Shape, Glass Tile, Custom Raised Area With 2 Pentair LED Fire Bowls. (Heller) Bonita Springs, Florida 34135. - 'Classic' Ivory Travertine French Pattern - 'Classic' Ivory Travertine Coping 12 x 12 w Bullnose (10 Pool Beam) - Pool, Spa and Water Feature Tile LUV Tile FST-CAMX 1 X 2 (Glass) - Stonescapes Aqua Blue w Abalone Shell - +18 Raised Spa w Extended Tile Spillway and 6 Therapy Jets - Two +12 Raised Columns w Pentair Magic Water Bowls (Square - Pewter) Flanking a +12 Raised 10 Beam - Entire Screen Enclosure Finished in Picture Windows (26'5, 40', 20' and 27') - 2' Transom Wall by House w 12' Screen Walls - 2020 Screen - 'Hidden' Deco Drain and Skimmer - 2nd Pentair VS Pump to Run Water Features Like What You See? Contact Us Today For A Free No Hassel Quote @ Info@SuperiorPools.com or www.superiorpools.com/contact-us Superior Pools Teaching Pools! Building Dreams! Superior Pools Info@SuperiorPools.com www.SuperiorPools.com www.homesweethomefla.com www.youtube.com/Superiorpools www.g.page/SuperiorPoolsnearyou/ www.facebook.com/SuperiorPoolsswfl/ www.instagram.com/superior_pools/ www.houzz.com/pro/superiorpoolsswfl/superior-pools www.guildquality.com/pro/superior-pools-of-sw-florida www.yelp.com/biz/superior-pools-of-southwest-florida-port-charlotte-2 www.nextdoor.com/pages/superior-pools-of-southwest-florida-inc-port-charlotte-fl/ #SuperiorPools #HomeSweetHome #AwardWinningPools #CustomSwimmingPools #Pools #PoolBuilder #Top50PoolBuilder #1PoolInTheWorld #1PoolBuilder #TeamSuperior #SuperiorFamily #SuperiorPoolstomahawktikibar #TeachingPoolsBuildingDreams #GotQualityGetSuperior #JoinTheRestBuildWithTheBest #HSH #LuxuryPools #CoolPools #AwesomePools #PoolDesign #PoolIdeas
Trophy Club Modern Pool, Spa & Cabana
Trophy Club Modern Pool, Spa & Cabana
Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLAMike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA
Beautiful custom pool, spa & cabana designed by Mike Farley in Trophy Club, TX. The spa is the focal point for the home 365 days of the year. It was raised 18" high for comfortable seating and a nice water feature. 3 stainless steel spill edges match the spillways coming out of the fire and water bowls. The silver Splitface Travertine tile matches the coping and porch Travertine. The rolled edge spa tile also matches the tile used on the pool waterline and details. The grade drops in the yard so the back of the spa is bar height so the patio was included for barstools on the back of the spa. The fireplace in the cabana provides screening from the neighbors view. The pool and spa had to be piered because the grade was raised 10' above the golf course. Waterway Jets were used to provide a variety of hydrotherapy options. Beauty and function are the best combination for a spa and this one has it all.
Custom Shaped Pool With Spa, Laminar Deck Jets and Custom Fountain in Parkland
Custom Shaped Pool With Spa, Laminar Deck Jets and Custom Fountain in Parkland
Van Kirk & Sons Pools and SpasVan Kirk & Sons Pools and Spas
This custom pool with raised spa, sunshelf, laminar deck jets, and beautiful fountain in Parkland, Florida is really an amazing backyard retreat for any home! the custom shape of the pool wraps around the corner and really utilizes the backyard perfectly. This pool has a little bit of everything!
Berkeley Addition | Westover Hills, DE
Berkeley Addition | Westover Hills, DE
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
General Contractor: Porter Construction, Photography by: Angle Eye Photography
Water Mill House
Water Mill House
DHD Architecture and Interior DesignDHD Architecture and Interior Design
The Watermill House is a beautiful example of a classic Hamptons wood shingle style home. The design and renovation would maintain the character of the exterior while transforming the interiors to create an open and airy getaway for a busy and active family. The house comfortably sits within its one acre lot surrounded by tall hedges, old growth trees, and beautiful hydrangeas. The landscape influenced the design approach of the main floor interiors. Walls were removed and the kitchen was relocated to the front of the house to create an open plan for better flow and views to both the front and rear yards. The kitchen was designed to be both practical and beautiful. The u-shape design features modern appliances, white cabinetry and Corian countertops, and is anchored by a beautiful island with a knife-edge marble countertop. The island and the dining room table create a strong axis to the living room at the rear of the house. To further strengthen the connection to the outdoor decks and pool area of the rear yard, a full height sliding glass window system was installed. The clean lines and modern profiles of the window frames create unobstructed views and virtually remove the barrier between the interior and exterior spaces. The open plan allowed a new sitting area to be created between the dining room and stair. A screen, comprised of vertical fins, allows for a degree of openness, while creating enough separation to make the sitting area feel comfortable and nestled in its own area. The stair at the entry of the house was redesigned to match the new elegant and sophisticated spaces connected to it. New treads were installed to articulate and contrast the soft palette of finishes of the floors, walls, and ceilings. The new metal and glass handrail was intended to reduce visual noise and create subtle reflections of light. Photo by Guillaume Gaudet

Traditional Lengths Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

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