41 Fantastic Outdoor Pool Ideas for Backyards

With the summer swimming season just around the corner, now's the perfect time to renovate that backyard and install a swimming pool. When it comes to installing a pool there are many things to consider, so we recommend answering the following questions:

• What is my ideal budget to achieve my pool?

• What restrictions do I face with my current backyard landscape?

• What are the safety requirements for my pool area?

• What time frame would I like this to be completed in?

Your answer to these questions will help determine the style and design of your pool, whether it be above ground or in ground, made from fibreglass or concrete. We've compiled a list of our 40 favourite outdoor swimming pool ideas to help you with the design process.

1. Pools with irregular space and raised edges

2. Minimalist pool with infinity edge

3. Large L shaped pool with wading area

4. Kidney shaped pool with tubular slide

5. Rectangular above ground pool

6. Glass wall swimming pool with surrounding decking

7. Narrow rectangular pool with retaining wall

8. Dreamy infinity pool with floating candles

9. Intimate rectangular pool with cascading feature

10. Narrow lap pool

11. Narrow pool with adjoining spa

12. Shallow dipping pool

13. Wet edge pool with cacti planters

14. The cold plunge pool

15. Small geometric pool with tropical gardens

16. Geometric pool surrounded by island

17. Mini above ground pool

18. Balinese inspired pool & garden

19. Angular pool with surrounding decking

20. Resort style, cascading pool

21. Clear pool with jacuzzi

22. Modern, infinity pool & decking

23. Geometric pool with stacked stone edging

24. Minimalist rectangular pool with stone patio area

25. Opulent roman shaped pool

26. Zen pool

27. Unique cross shaped pool with wooden deck

28. Small rectangular pool

29. Rock & Roll! Guitar shaped pool

30. Hill side pool with dark blue tiling

31. Entry pool & paved walk way

32. Glass pool

33. Geometric pool with octagon motifs

34. Narrow Lap Pool

35. A pool within a pool

36. Pool with a retaining wall and floating lanterns.

37. The Triangular Pool

38. Above ground, glass prism pool

39. Blue lagoon shaped pool

40. Hamptons style house with traditional pool

41. Above ground endless pool