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37 Fun Pool House Design Ideas to Try This Summer
Summer entertaining and year-round hosting is even more exciting and stylish when you have a well-designed pool house. There's just something about the added privacy, access to natural light, and cannonball proximity that, when combined with great decor, is simply majestic. We gathered our favorite designer examples packed with pool house design ideas for you to get your own space ready for summer hangs (or simply provide you with a mental vacation). From full-blown backyard guest houses to garden gazebos and pool-adjacent lounge areas, there's something for every budget and style.
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Make It Kid-Friendly
Trevor Tondro
Set off with Christopher Farr Cloth curtains for privacy and shade, this detached sitting room is a favorite hiding place for designer Jeffrey Alan Marks's daughter, James. The wallpaper and cushions make it feel extra cozy while the mirror makes it feel larger when the curtains are pulled back.
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Build With Sustainable and Durable Materials
Joe Fletcher
Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese for "burned cedar" improves the longevity of siding, designer Sarah Zames of General Assembly tells us.
Her team designed this slatted structure for a mother and daughter duo. The cascading light and partial shade make it the ideal "refuge from a busy life, a focused space to connect," says Zames.
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Make It a Guest House
Valerie Wilcox
Turn a big-enough pool house into a guest cottage that can double as a home office or bathing suit changing station. We love the look of gray blues, especially in a waterfront pool house, but any color will do. Get inspired by this special retreat designed by Sarah Richardson.
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Prep a Bar Space
TRIA GIOVAN
Amanda Lindroth optimized this pool house for outdoor hangs with a bar area for cocktail prep and a ceiling fan to keep it cool. The overhead shelter provides shade while the open walkways allow for fresh air to flow through.
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Install Steel and Glass
Gordon Beall
Working with landscape architect Lila Fendrick, designer Nestor Santa-Cruz chose a wall of steel and glass windows and doors for this formal pool house. It emphasizes the dramatic beauty and symmetry of the view beyond.
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Spruce Up Concrete (and a Garage!)
Katie Charlotte
A painted concrete slab and colorful furnishings turned the back of designer Isabel Ladd's garage into a destination. "I just hose it off as needed!" she says. It's easy to clean and low-maintenance, which is an ideal material candidate for the backyard.
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Use a Crawl Space for Storage
PETER MURDOCK
Aside from being a nice place to hang out, your pool house should also provide storage for all of those Insta-worthy pool toys.
Keep it separate from the sitting area with a crawl space accessible by ladder, like this one in a pool house designed by Lindsey Lane. A small window in the "attic" also adds an architectural touch.
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Optimize for Cat Naps and Day Dreams
Sean Fennessy
This turreted outdoor bunk with an arched opening, the work of designer Tamsin Johnson, does not skimp on character or charm—it's the ideal spot to supervise little ones or to rest with a book after a long swim. Consider this your invitation to lean into whimsy!
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Highlight Surrounding Architecture
Melanie Acevedo
"A pool house should be an effortless extension of the living space, says Suzanne Kasler, who designed this grand one with architect Stan Dixon. It blends right in with the rest of the home.
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Shop for Canopied Furniture
Sara Gilbane
For a patch of grass next to her parent's pool, designer Sara Gilbane "found these fabulous chairs from Century Furniture that can create shade—they're vibey and special without being a mass of furniture.
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Use Durable Materials
MATTHEW MILLMAN
"We made sure to balance the client’s minimalist aesthetic with how a beach house is actually used," says interior designer Catherine Kwong. “It’s not a place where people are worried about tracking in sand," she assures us. Family-friendly materials, like a jute rug, mean everyone can unwind and relax after a beach or pool day.
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Go With a Gazebo
Erin Kunkel
If you want to carve out a stylish post-swim lounge area in the yard but don't have the room, budget, or desire to build a full-blown pool house, take note of this gazebo by April Powers. The crawling vines, sheers, and camouflaging paint color allow the gazebo to blend right in with the garden environment while the bench and coffee table ensure comfort and function.
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Forgo Rugs
Amy Neunsinger
Wet feet running in and out of the pool house mean you'll want to make sure your floors hold up well to traffic and are easy to clean. Porcelain or ceramic tiles can be great options, as are natural stone and concrete if you want a rustic, edgier feel; you could also choose an even more durable flooring material: brick, tiles, or whatever decking you used for the pool area and just continue it into the pool house, as Nickey Kehoe did here.
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Optimize the Exterior
SHANNON MCGRATH
Keep things tidy with an outdoor shower fixed to the exterior of the pool house. Robson Rak also optimized this outdoor space with a built-in bench and hooks for towels, hats, and beach bags.
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Let It Double as a Green House
Corey Damen Jenkins
This screened-in porch designed by Corey Damen Jenkins serves many functions, from a mini greenhouse and a four-season living space to a pool house hang zone.
The key to creating the right environment for plants to thrive is to install climate control features like insulated screens while still allowing for total light filtration for a summery vibe.
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Add a Bathroom
Anna Spiro Design
A bathroom by the pool is such a game-changer, especially when the main house is a trek from the swimming area. In this Anna Spiro–designed bathroom, tropical wallpaper is all it takes to establish a fun style moment. The light green skirted vanity and rattan mirror carry the color scheme outside and tie everything together.
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Create a True Escape
MARION BRENNER
When designing a vacation home, the pool house should feel like a true escape. Wendy Owen designed this luxe-meets-rustic lounge in Sonoma, California to feel like a French villa in a bygone era.
That's thanks to the scraggly stone, candlelight, antique salvaged wood tables, and generally romantic ambiance.
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Corral Your Towels
Valerie Wilcox
Make sure there's a place to easily grab towels and put them aside when they're ready for a wash. A stylish basket can double as a hamper when it's time to lug them to and from the laundry room. We're loving the rattan one designer Sarah Richardson chose in this corner—it complements the sun hats.
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Get a Fire Pit
Peti Lau
Create cohesion with curtains that match the natural landscape and then add a pop of color with your cushions for a simple, clean, and approachable yet fun aesthetic, like this pool area by Peti Lau. Oh, and an outdoor fireplace is always a plus.
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Keep Things Open and Airy
Peter Murdock
A pool house is the perfect place to experiment with an indoor/outdoor concept.
Opt for a retractable door or floor-to-ceiling glass doors that let the breeze inside. Hanging some sheers or linen curtains, as designer Lindsey Lane did here, will give it a dreamy feel.
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Beautify the Entrance
KARYN R. MILLET
Think of the pool house entrance like you would any other front door. In this pool house designed by John Wooden, the door is flanked by large planters and sconces for a polished entryway.
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Set Up a Game Room
Alexander DB
When everyone isn't in the water at your pool parties, they'll want something to keep them busy inside. A design-savvy pin pong table, like this one in a teen-friendly space by Alexander DB, is a great choice.
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Use Consistent Prints and Colors
Thomas Loof
To make the entire pool area feel like one cohesive zone, find a way to tie the pool house and patio furniture together.
We love how these graphic orange and white striped awnings are literally cut from the same cloth as the umbrellas and loungers at this Amanda Lindroth-designed property.
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Consider Going Modern
@marc.merckx
Though a crisp white bungalow or nature-inspired cabana have their appeal, we're really into the edgy design of this modern black pool house by Marc Merckx. It simultaneously stands out while also blending in nicely with the environment.
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Give It Vacation Vibes
Nicole Franzen
With a straw roof, raffia pendants, and wood paneled floors, this pool house lounge area has us dreaming of summer vacation. It opens straight into the outdoor area, making it the perfect place to hang out in the evenings or when you need some shade.
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Opt for Sky-High Ceilings
ROGER DAVIES
Super high ceilings will give your pool house a more open and airy atmosphere, mimicking the great outdoors. This Malibu space by celebrity decorator Martyn Lawrence Bullard takes things to the next level with reclaimed wood exteriors, striking a nice balance between rustic and formal.
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Add a Media Room
Studio Lifestyle
Instead of a formal living room in the pool house, make it a family room/media center, as seen in this pool house designed by Studio Lifestyle. It'll feel like a private hangout tucked away from the rest of the home.
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Feature Bright Florals
Lisa Romerein
With bougainvillea climbing up the exterior of this Spanish-style pool house designed by Tom Callaway, it feels like a secret garden oasis.
We're loving the tile on the raised hot tub and those gorgeous sconces, as well as the cozy built-in bench.
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Build a Cabana
KARYN R. MILLET
Aside from looking like the coolest treehouse hangout ever, this John Wooden–designed pool house nook is also comfortable and durable. Everyone is going to be fighting over who gets to sit in that hanging chair.
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Put the Living Room Outside
Alexnader DB
If you're tight on space and know you want to use the main indoor room as a bathroom, kitchen, or bedroom, set up the main hang out area outside. This adjacent outdoor conversation zone designed by Alexander DB flows with the rest of the space, but since it's tucked into the corner, it feels nice and intimate.
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Use Creative Decor
Jonny Valiant
Don't forget to spruce up the walls in your pool house à la Jeff Lincoln in this Palm Beach sanctuary.
Flea market finds, like these small antler busts, are a great way to introduce character without having to spend a ton of money on wall art.
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Set Up Outdoor Bar Seating
Studio Lifestyle
A large casement window and bar connected to the pool house kitchen is going to keep the air flowing, and it's also a great way to extend your time spent outside with al fresco dining. As a bonus, you won't have to invite guests and kiddos inside for lunch. When you're done admiring at Studio Lifestyle's gorgeous pool house project, get inspired by the landscape design.
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Stick to a Theme
Peter Murdock
This pool house designed by Lindsey Lane is making a strong case for coastal-themed pool houses. Opt for classic staples and furniture to anchor the room, and then use throws, lighting, and tabletop decor as an opportunity to set the mood and have fun.
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Add a Changing Area
Alexander DB
Whether or not you have a separate pool house, an outdoor shower by the pool, or in a beachside locale is always a good call. Not only will they prevent your interiors from getting dirty, but they also happen to be gorgeous additions to any landscape design. This modern example by Alexander DB is proof. A changing area separated by a curtain is the perfect transition from indoors to outdoors, too.
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Go Rustic
@bontraveler
Your pool house doesn't need to be full of bells and whistles. Case in point? This rustic open-concept pool area. With a wood burning stove, a dining nook, and a modern countertop work space, this pool house is transporting us to the Tuscan countryside.
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Provide Some Shade
CHRISTOPHER BAKER
A large canopy stretching from your pool house over the patio makes it the perfect place to sit and relax all summer long. Take a cue from Lisa McFadden's Hampton cottage if you want to throw a memorable al fresco dinner party.
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Give It a Classic Look
TREVOR TONDRO
Sometimes, all you need are a few quality pieces like the striped umbrella and Janus et Cie lounge chairs in this Madeline Stuart–designed home. The furniture pairs well with the Spanish Revival architecture. The basics never disappoint!
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Pool House Pool House - 135 Best Pool Design Ideas for Homes and Backyards
Kennett Square Pool House
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
E.S. Templeton Signature Landscapes
Stylish Design Large Natural Free Form Rustic Backyard Pool with Pool House and Stone Paving - Latest Trend
Pool house
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
We were contacted by a family named Pesek who lived near Memorial Drive on the West side of Houston. They lived in a stately home built in the late 1950's. Many years back, they had contracted a local pool company to install an old lagoon-style pool, which they had since grown tired of. When they initially called us, they wanted to know if we could build them an outdoor room at the far end of the swimming pool. We scheduled a free consultation at a time convenient to them, and we drove out to their residence to take a look at the property. After a quick survey of the back yard, rear of the home, and the swimming pool, we determined that building an outdoor room as an addition to their existing landscaping design would not bring them the results they expected.
The pool was visibly dated with an early “70’s” look, which not only clashed with the late 50’s style of home architecture, but guaranteed an even greater clash with any modern-style outdoor room we constructed. Luckily for the Peseks, we offered an even better landscaping plan than the one they had hoped for. We proposed the construction of a new outdoor room and an entirely new swimming pool. Both of these new structures would be built around the classical geometry of proportional right angles. This would allow a very modern design to compliment an older home, because basic geometric patterns are universal in many architectural designs used throughout history. In this case, both the swimming pool and the outdoor rooms were designed as interrelated quadrilateral forms with proportional right angles that created the illusion of lengthened distance and a sense of Classical elegance. This proved a perfect complement to a house that had originally been built as a symbolic emblem of a simpler, more rugged and absolute era.
Though reminiscent of classical design and complimentary to the conservative design of the home, the interior of the outdoor room was ultra-modern in its array of comfort and convenience. The Peseks felt this would be a great place to hold birthday parties for their child. With this new outdoor room, the Peseks could take the party outside at any time of day or night, and at any time of year. We also built the structure to be fully functional as an outdoor kitchen as well as an outdoor entertainment area. There was a smoker, a refrigerator, an ice maker, and a water heater—all intended to eliminate any need to return to the house once the party began. Seating and entertainment systems were also added to provide state of the art fun for adults and children alike. We installed a flat-screen plasma TV, and we wired it for cable. The swimming pool was built between the outdoor room and the rear entrance to the house. We got rid of the old lagoon-pool design which geometrically clashed with the right angles of the house and outdoor room.
We then had a completely new pool built, in the shape of a rectangle, with a rather innovative coping design. We showcased the pool with a coping that rose perpendicular to the ground out of the stone patio surface. This reinforced our blend of contemporary look with classical right angles. We saved the client an enormous amount of money on travertine by setting the coping so that it does not overhang with the tile. Because the ground between the house and the outdoor room gradually dropped in grade, we used the natural slope of the ground to create another perpendicular right angle at the end of the pool. Here, we installed a waterfall which spilled over into a heated spa. Although the spa was fed from within itself, it was built to look as though water was coming from within the pool. The ultimate result of all of this is a new sense of visual “ebb and flow,” so to speak. When Mr. Pesek sits in his couch facing his house, the earth appears to rise up first into an illuminated pool which leads the way up the steps to his home.
When he sits in his spa facing the other direction, the earth rises up like a doorway to his outdoor room, where he can comfortably relax in the water while he watches TV. For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods. nine0007
New City - New Pool House
ROAM Architecture
A new pool house structure for a young family, featuring a space for family gatherings and entertaining. The highlight of the structure is the featured 2 sliding glass walls, which opens the structure directly to the adjacent pool deck. The space also features a fireplace, indoor kitchen, and bar seating with additional flip-up windows.
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Original Design Example: Large Rectangular Modernist Backyard Pool with Pool House and Concrete Slabs
Mountain Home Ranch
TOTAL CONCEPTS
Fresh Design Idea: Rectangular Country Pool with Pool House and cobblestone pavement - great interior photo
Luxury Pool with Modern Cabana
Boyce Design and Contracting
This stunning pool has an Antigua Pebble finish, tanning ledge and 5 bar seats.
The L-shaped, open-air cabana houses an outdoor living room with a custom fire table, a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a sink, refrigerator, wine cooler and grill, a spacious dining and bar area with leathered granite counter tops and a spa like bathroom with an outdoor shower making it perfect for entertaining both small family cookouts and large parties. nineThe Gall Group: design | build | Remodel
This pool bath was added in a niche that was previously open to the outdoors when the house was built. The exterior brick was removed from the outside walls creating an extra 6 inches of space around the perimeter and allowing for a small but functional pool bath. nine0007
"Big Time"
Ryan Hughes Design/Build
Appearing to float within the pool, the 8 foot circular lowered fire lounge and patio area provides a prime vantage point for embracing the total outdoor experience.
Photography by Joe Traina
Fresh Start
Richard Leggin Architects
Anice Hoachlander/Hoachlander-Davis Photography
Pictured: Rectangular Rustic Backyard Pool with Pool House
@DecoratesWithBourbon - Outdoor Pool House with Backyard Bar Cabinet
Bestier Furniture | Home Design & Decorating Ideas
[ Houzz Furniture - Bestier.net ] Farmhouse Chic Style Small Outdoor Bar Cabinet From the rustic loft line, this home mini bar cabinet will add a touch of farmhouse chic to any room you place it in. This sideboard is good for dining room or kitchen with two adjustable height shelves. It can be used as a nightstand, pool house, end table, entryway storage, liquor table, distressed cabinet, bar cabinet, cupboards, Chicago of bar cabinet, TV Stand, bathroom cabinet, office storage cabinet, coffee bar and etc. Metal Mesh and Wood Sliding Door Showcase your distinctive taste with this sleek design featuring Industrial Style Combined Metal Mesh and Wood Sliding Barn Door embellishing the storage cabinet.
Simple and beautiful looking make your free of clutter and busy Muiti faction Uses Serve as a buffet table & easy to display all your dishes and small appliances you want. ? Recommended Rooms: Family Room, Home Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Entertainment. Dimension 32.2"H x 15.75"D x 30.2"L Cubby 12.5"H x 13"D x 15.65"L
Willow Glen Oasis: Pool & Pool House
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
The sunken firepit is just steps from the main house, with a view of the shimmering pool and the sweet guest house beyond.
Home Inspiration: Small Rectangular Neoclassical (Modern Classic) Backyard Pool with Stone Paving and Pool House
Woking Way Residence
Hsu McCullough
Swimming pool, pool house main house with grand tiled stair and landscape beyond: Hillside Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
Design ideas for a large sports, rectangular Mediterranean backyard pool with pool house and paving
Pool House Adelaide
Master Constructions Australia
Pool house joined via an atrium to the main house
Example of original design : large sports, modern style rectangular backyard swimming pool with pool house and decking
Bennett Nokomis, FL Custom Court Yard Swimming Pool & Spa With Raise Beach Area.
Superior Pools
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Dume Drive
Burdge & Associates Architects
Malibu, California traditional coastal home.
Architecture by Burge Architects. Recently reimagined by Saffron Case Homes.
Fresh Design Idea: Large Rectangular Marine Style Backyard Pool with Pool House and Paving Paving - Great Interior Photo
Crescent Estate
L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.
rear yard with pool and cabana
Original Design Example: Huge Rectangular Retro Backyard Pool with Pool House and Stone Paving
15 Country House Pools
DecorGardens
BOHEMIAN STYLE POOL
Santa's Studio 90,003 textile and interior designer Kathryn M. Ireland was built by the architectural firm Koning Eizenberg in the 1970s. Today, the building successfully combines the duties of an office and a place of secular entertainment. Guests gather by the pool, surrounded by vintage chairs and Willy Guhl cement fiber planters. The patio is adorned with lush tropical plants from landscape company Inner Gardens.
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Laconic Tuscany pool
This elegant, minimalist pool is located on a private property in Tuscany, near Florence. To relax by the water, folding white sunbeds are provided; spreading crowns of perennial oaks and cypresses protect them from the scorching sun.
Modernist Pool
Indoor pool pavilion designed by designer Jamie Bush and architect Dennis Gibbens for a private home in Beverly Hills, California. The curved shape of the sectional sofa follows the contours of the patio, the cushions are covered with a moisture-resistant fabric suitable for outdoor use. A graceful semicircular canopy creates a pleasant shade over the lounge area. White concrete tables from Ernsdorf Design. nine0003
POOL at height
Private house in Cape Town, South Africa, built on the rocky shores of the Atlantic Ocean, and from its windows offer magnificent views of the water expanses. The project was developed by TMA Architects, in the center of the courtyard there is a swimming pool, raised almost to the level of the second floor.
Balconies-terraces form a transition-bridge between the buildings of the building, connecting different living areas, the living room on the left and the master bedroom on the right.
SPANISH-STYLE POOL
1920s Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Hills owned by American actress Ellen Pompeo. The poolside lawn features a colonial-style garden sofa by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, and a cypress hedge hides the pool area from prying eyes.
infinity pool
The home of businessman David Gilmour and his wife Jill is located on their own private island in the Fiji archipelago. The author of the project is architect Tony Chi, the bowl of the pool visually merging with the ocean expanses is lined with Bisazza mosaics, deck chairs from Dedon, in the center are antique garden stools carved from marble. nine0003
Indian Stone Patio Pool
Historic Long Island home's pool has an attached terrace with a corrugated reinforced glass canopy.
Garden furniture is made to order and complemented by fabric cushions with protection from moisture and sunlight. A hedge of trees closes the area from prying eyes. The area around the pool is paved with Indian Kota Stone and surrounded by clipped boxwood bushes.
MINIMALIST POOL
Olive groves and flower-strewn meadows surround this simple concrete pool. The building is located on a farm, which is part of an old complex, restored under the guidance of architect Patrizia Sbalchiero. The property is located in the Sicilian town of Chiaramonte Gul, famous for the production of excellent olive oil and wine.
EMERALD POOL
French interior designer Frédéric Méchiche added Moorish motifs to his small 17th century villa in the mountains of southeastern France. Arched doorways and windows overlook the swimming pool, which is finished in an emerald color. nine0003
INDOOR/OUTDOOR pool
This glass-walled midcentury-modern home by fashion designer Carlos Miele is located in the coastal city of Florianópolis, Brazil.
The owner has designed an 82-foot pool that opens directly from the living room. The water feature passes through sliding doors and rushes into a lush garden. The veranda around the pool is finished with pine boards, in the foreground there is a swing chair by Armando Serello, in the back there is a chaise lounge by Le Corbusier. nine0003
Zen-Style POOL
A young couple's summer vacation home was built by the design firm Timothy Haynes and Kevin Roberts. The water feature is surrounded by lush tall grasses, and from the sides you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. In the foreground, Sutherland teak benches and a minimalist cement table.
Mexican Stone POOL
The home of interior designer Rela Gleason and her husband Don Gleason is located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. A staircase in the courtyard leads to the second floor to the guest attic, the roof of which is covered with vines. An overgrown sheffler tree (umbrella tree) by the pool creates a decorative accent.
