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Traditional Swimming Pool with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs
Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs
UserUser
California Pools
California Pools
Andrea CaloAndrea Calo
Brentwood - Layton
Brentwood - Layton
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsLauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors
photo by Holly Lepere
Sky Pool
Sky Pool
Beyond the Borders Garden DesignBeyond the Borders Garden Design
Neshanic deck with built in benches
Neshanic deck with built in benches
UserUser
This above ground pool needed a deck for all of the guests to lounge. Gem built custom benches to allow for more room. Photo Credit: K. Leonard
Pools & Spas
Pools & Spas
OC WEST LandscapeOC WEST Landscape
Above Ground Pools
Above Ground Pools
Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio, Inc.Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio, Inc.
Fall 2016
Fall 2016
Bullfrog Spas Factory Stores:Ogden-Kaysville-LoganBullfrog Spas Factory Stores:Ogden-Kaysville-Logan
Secret Garden Entrance
Secret Garden Entrance
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
Request Free Quote The entrance of the Secret Garden was designed in close proximity to the pool. A visual starting point was designed for a flowering container that lead you through a beautiful wrought iron gate framed with a boxwood hedge.
Custom Pools
Custom Pools
Specialty PoolsSpecialty Pools
Completed Pools
Completed Pools
Keith Zars PoolsKeith Zars Pools
This swimming pool was custom designed for the customer. It features a swim-up bar, which is great for outdoor entertaining. The backyard has plenty of decking for seating and dining areas. The attached spa spills into the pool. The spa features an armrest and therapy plunge for ultimate relaxation.
Woodcliff Lake Pool and Patio
Woodcliff Lake Pool and Patio
CLC Landscape DesignCLC Landscape Design
The swimming pool grotto offers a fun place to hang out in!
backyard space
backyard space
Selective Designs by Shane LeBlancSelective Designs by Shane LeBlanc
LeBlanc Shane
Our Work
Our Work
UserUser
Spa
Spa
Lake Guntersville Pool & PatioLake Guntersville Pool & Patio
Spa's
Spa's
Wind River SpasWind River Spas
Woodcliff Lake Pool and Patio
Woodcliff Lake Pool and Patio
CLC Landscape DesignCLC Landscape Design
This backyard offers a lot! There is a swimming pool with slide, grotto, and spa. Also, there is a patio, fireplace, and outdoor kitchen.
American Craftsman
American Craftsman
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Poolside Timber Tech Deck by Batavia, IL Deck Designer Archadeck of Chicagoland
Poolside Timber Tech Deck by Batavia, IL Deck Designer Archadeck of Chicagoland
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
This poolside deck features Timber Tech low maintenance decking in Sandy Birch with white vinyl rails. The white rails contrast with the gray deck boards to really make the space pop! The lattice skirting and access door are great storage features and a great way to keep animals out. This spacious deck has plenty of room for lounging and relaxing in the sun on a warm summer day. This poolside deck was custom designed and built by Batavia, IL deck designer, Archadeck of Chicagoland
OAKHURST DRIVE , BEVERLY HILLS
OAKHURST DRIVE , BEVERLY HILLS
HIGHFIRELAHIGHFIRELA
Classic traditional extensively remodeled in 2017 , in the Beverly Hills Flats. Elegant formal entry w/ black & white checkered marble floors, welcomes you to the sweeping curved staircase w/ hand carved wood wainscoting. Large stepdown formal living room with high ceilings , fireplace and built -in bookcases. spacious formal dining and gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook features: Carrera marble counter, Viking, miele, &sub zero appliances.

Traditional Swimming Pool with Gravel 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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