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Traditional Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

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Greenwich, CT Pool House
Greenwich, CT Pool House
RR Builders, LLCRR Builders, LLC
Atherton Mansion
Atherton Mansion
Heartwood Window & DoorHeartwood Window & Door
Eastover Project
Eastover Project
Alair Homes CharlotteAlair Homes Charlotte
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Transitional Style - Lighthouse Point
Transitional Style - Lighthouse Point
National Custom HomesNational Custom Homes
Photography: Ron Rosenzweig
Basking Ridge NJ, Natural Poolscape with Outdoor Fireplace
Basking Ridge NJ, Natural Poolscape with Outdoor Fireplace
Landscape Aesthetics, IncLandscape Aesthetics, Inc
This well planned landscape detail provides complete privacy for the spa and fire pit.
Mandeville
Mandeville
Patricia Benner Landscape DesignPatricia Benner Landscape Design
Pool Pavilion
Pool Pavilion
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildGregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build
C-shaped pavilion has an outdoor kitchen at the left, a covered fire pit (with a custom copper hood) in the center, and a game area and bathroom on the right. Tapered slate columns match those at the front entry to the home.
Water Features
Water Features
Aurora OutdoorsAurora Outdoors
The Barrett Project
The Barrett Project
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
Photo owned by Pratt Guys - NOTE: This photo can only be used/published online, digitally, TV and print with written permission from Pratt Guys.
Techo-Bloc Design Gallery
Techo-Bloc Design Gallery
Thomas Lee Fisher LandscapingThomas Lee Fisher Landscaping
Pools
Pools
Thompson's LandscapingThompson's Landscaping
Infinity Pool
Infinity Pool
Stoney Brook LandscapingStoney Brook Landscaping
Custom stone outdoor pool patio, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, staircase, walkways, patio and gardens. High end outdoor living on the southern coast of Maine.
SwimEx Pools: Outdoor Swim Spa
SwimEx Pools: Outdoor Swim Spa
SwimEx IncorporatedSwimEx Incorporated
What could be better than enjoying a beautiful night in this stunning outdoor living space? It features a stone fireplace, kitchen, several cozy seating areas with a fireplace, and a swim spa with adjacent fire pit. You'll never leave home with a backyard like this. The particular swim spa is a SwimEx pool, model 500 OS. It is a fiberglass pool that can be installed outside or inside. The solid shell, built like a high performance yacht, is impervious to sun, easy to clean, and has an insulated wood core for superior temperature retention.
Coolwater
Coolwater
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
With our vision of transforming their former look into a clean, fresh “Santa Barbara” style, the clients gave us permission to proceed with a new pool and outdoor kitchen design, as well as a new fire pit, additional landscaping and enhanced lighting. Additionally, Aquaterra updated the outdoor appliances, fans, security light fixtures and re-routed some ugly electrical lines. Wade Griffith Photography
Freeform Pool with Spa Combo 2017
Freeform Pool with Spa Combo 2017
Aqua PoolsAqua Pools
Freeform pool with spa combo: -Oversized, and raised, custom spa -Large natural boulder waterfall with dedicate pump -Pebble Tec Midnight Blue Pebble Tec -Tower Hill Granite coping -Extra-large top step / sun-shelf -Paramount PV-R in-floor cleaning system (pool is 99% vacuum free without the need of any type robot)
Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey
Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey
The Pool BossThe Pool Boss
The classic timeless, highly desired Hampton shape pool with LED lightning and dramatic stage steps. This yard displays a Hampton like feel with a small-scale Bluestone patio surrounded by a considerable amount of grass. This backyard includes multiple entertainment zones including the custom pool house, the sunbathing area, the raised conversational lounge seating, the elevated dining area, and the grass area for children to run and play. This backyard flaunts the Bergen County, New Jersey outdoor living trend.
Greene project
Greene project
Lake Guntersville Pool & PatioLake Guntersville Pool & Patio
Vinyl Pool Renovation and Landscaping
Vinyl Pool Renovation and Landscaping
Neave Group Outdoor SolutionsNeave Group Outdoor Solutions
Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Cypress Area Geometric Pool with Raised Beam Wall
Cypress Area Geometric Pool with Raised Beam Wall
Great Escapes Custom PoolsGreat Escapes Custom Pools
Geometric pool with raised beam water feature wall and square spa with rolled comfort edge and stacked stone corner spillway. Pool material is travertine coping, 2x4 splitface travertine and 1x1 travertine mosaic tile. Decking is SprayDeck and pool finish is PebbleSheen.

Traditional 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.
Steeplechase Landscape and Pool
Steeplechase Landscape and Pool
Spayd's Landscape and DesignSpayd's Landscape and Design
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