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Backyard Elegance
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
This beautiful backyard is the perfect outdoor retreat to relax your body and spirit; complete with swimming pool, vast entertainment space, outdoor kitchen area and something for everyone.
Darien Landscape
Darien Landscape
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Hot Tub Bullfrog Spas with Trex deck and Cambridge paver patio
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Best Hot Tubs "Hot Tub and Spa Experts"Best Hot Tubs "Hot Tub and Spa Experts"
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Backyard Living
Banks Pool & Spa DesignBanks Pool & Spa Design
Organic free form inground gunite swimming pool with attached spillway spa. This pool features a large flagstone sunledge with flagstone repeated in random deck pattern. Natural stone waterfall aestetically offsets other pool features.
Outdoor Kitchen and pergola Project in South Florida
Outdoor Kitchen and pergola Project in South Florida
LuxapatioLuxapatio
A complete contemporary backyard project was taken to another level of design. This amazing backyard was completed in the beginning of 2013 in Weston, Florida. The project included an Outdoor Kitchen with equipment by Lynx, and finished with Emperador Light Marble and a Spanish stone on walls. Also, a 32” X 16” wooden pergola attached to the house with a customized wooden wall for the TV on a structured bench with the same finishes matching the Outdoor Kitchen. The project also consist of outdoor furniture by The Patio District, pool deck with gold travertine material, and an ivy wall with LED lights and custom construction with Black Absolute granite finish and grey stone on walls. For more information regarding this or any other of our outdoor projects please visit our web-sight at www.luxapatio.com where you may also shop online at www.luxapatio/Online-Store.html. Our showroom is located in the Doral Design District at 3305 NW 79 Ave Miami FL. 33122 or contact us at 305-477-5141.
Fairfield
Fairfield
Howard Design StudioHoward Design Studio
Pool terrace garden by Howard Design Studio. Cabana design by Norman Davenport Askins. photography: Emily Jenkins Followill
Edgewater Project
Edgewater Project
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
Stone lawn steps provide a pathway from the pool terrace to the upper lawn sport court.
Houston Residence and Poolhouse
Houston Residence and Poolhouse
Wettling ArchitectsWettling Architects
Sandvold Blanda Archtecture
Sandvold Blanda Archtecture
Tom Crane Photography, Inc.Tom Crane Photography, Inc.
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Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Outdoor Oasis in Colts Neck
Outdoor Oasis in Colts Neck
Degnan Design Build + Degnan Design GroupDegnan Design Build + Degnan Design Group
The Greenbrier Project
The Greenbrier Project
LRO ResidentialLRO Residential
Traditional Pool
Traditional Pool
Davidsonville outdoor living
Davidsonville outdoor living
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
Landscaping done by Annapolis Landscaping ( www.annapolislandscaping.com) Pool done by Johnson Pools Edgewater MD ( www.jpools.com)
Dry Stack - Custom Swimming Pool - North Richland Hills, TX
Dry Stack - Custom Swimming Pool - North Richland Hills, TX
One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & HardscapeOne Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape
Swimming Pool Designs
Swimming Pool Designs
Douglas C Lynn, LLC Landscape ArchitectureDouglas C Lynn, LLC Landscape Architecture
Designed & Photographed by Doug Lynn Built by Olympic Atlanta Pool & Spa
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Pool Environments, Inc.Pool Environments, Inc.
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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.
Custom Vinyl Lined Pools
Custom Vinyl Lined Pools
UserUser
Built for their many family swimmers, this beautiful lap pool provides a great space for exercise and relaxation. An energy efficient variable speed pump and System 3 Cartridge filter make this pool very easy to care for.
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