The Top 10 Pools of 2021
Dive into ideas for water features, landscaping and more from the most-saved pool photos of the year
This Trending Now story features the most-saved pool photos uploaded to Houzz in 2021.
If you’re considering taking the plunge and putting in a backyard swimming pool, you’ll discover plenty of inspiration in this countdown of the most-saved pool photos on Houzz in 2021. Whether you’re envisioning a sophisticated retreat or your own personal water park, this roundup offers ideas for sleek shapes, lush landscaping and water features that wow.
If you’re considering taking the plunge and putting in a backyard swimming pool, you’ll discover plenty of inspiration in this countdown of the most-saved pool photos on Houzz in 2021. Whether you’re envisioning a sophisticated retreat or your own personal water park, this roundup offers ideas for sleek shapes, lush landscaping and water features that wow.
9. Transitional Elegance
At this transitional-style Toronto home by GH Building Group, rectangular flagstone pavers cover a multilevel patio and surround a classic rectangular pool. Black wicker outdoor furniture echoes the house’s wrought iron railing, and a large hedge provides privacy.
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At this transitional-style Toronto home by GH Building Group, rectangular flagstone pavers cover a multilevel patio and surround a classic rectangular pool. Black wicker outdoor furniture echoes the house’s wrought iron railing, and a large hedge provides privacy.
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8. Mood Lighting
Integrated colored pool lights turn this New Jersey pool by David Morello Garden Enterprises into a liquid sunset. Travertine pavers and a manicured yard surround the pool area, and a row of white hydrangeas pops against a forest backdrop. Not seen in this photo are an infinity-edge spa; a fire pit; and a pavilion with an outdoor kitchen, television and seating for 12.
Integrated colored pool lights turn this New Jersey pool by David Morello Garden Enterprises into a liquid sunset. Travertine pavers and a manicured yard surround the pool area, and a row of white hydrangeas pops against a forest backdrop. Not seen in this photo are an infinity-edge spa; a fire pit; and a pavilion with an outdoor kitchen, television and seating for 12.
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7. Desert Oasis
An infinity pool and hot tub offer respite from the desert heat at this Phoenix home by Tate Studio Architects. The contemporary home’s large overhang shades an outdoor living space featuring multiple dining and lounging areas, plus an outdoor kitchen and television.
An infinity pool and hot tub offer respite from the desert heat at this Phoenix home by Tate Studio Architects. The contemporary home’s large overhang shades an outdoor living space featuring multiple dining and lounging areas, plus an outdoor kitchen and television.
6. Seaside Hideaway
Beside the ocean in Malibu, California, a secluded lap pool beckons from the verdant yard of a Mediterranean-style residence. Burdge & Associates Architects surrounded the rectangular pool with wood decking that matches a casual picnic table illuminated by hanging lanterns. Atop the deck, built-in chaises invite communal lounging.
Before and After: 3 Backyards Gain Stylish Swimming Pools
Beside the ocean in Malibu, California, a secluded lap pool beckons from the verdant yard of a Mediterranean-style residence. Burdge & Associates Architects surrounded the rectangular pool with wood decking that matches a casual picnic table illuminated by hanging lanterns. Atop the deck, built-in chaises invite communal lounging.
Before and After: 3 Backyards Gain Stylish Swimming Pools
5. Liquid Refreshment
A waterfall spilling from a ledgerock-clad feature wall into a custom pool is the focal point of this narrow backyard near Toronto. Designed by Betz Pools for a retired couple, the 13½-by-29-foot pool, which is surrounded by black granite coping, features full-width walk-in steps, an integral spa and an underwater bench that runs the length of the pool along one side. Decorative grasses obscure a fence separating the yard from a green space that lies beyond.
A waterfall spilling from a ledgerock-clad feature wall into a custom pool is the focal point of this narrow backyard near Toronto. Designed by Betz Pools for a retired couple, the 13½-by-29-foot pool, which is surrounded by black granite coping, features full-width walk-in steps, an integral spa and an underwater bench that runs the length of the pool along one side. Decorative grasses obscure a fence separating the yard from a green space that lies beyond.
4. Cool and Contemporary
With multiple lounging zones, a cozy outdoor fireplace and a sparkling pool with wide entry steps, this yard in a hillside neighborhood in British Columbia is built for entertaining. Surrounding the pool, stylish oversize Broadway pavers by Barkman Concrete complement the home’s contemporary look.
With multiple lounging zones, a cozy outdoor fireplace and a sparkling pool with wide entry steps, this yard in a hillside neighborhood in British Columbia is built for entertaining. Surrounding the pool, stylish oversize Broadway pavers by Barkman Concrete complement the home’s contemporary look.
3. Ranch Dip
Knock Architecture and Design created this pool as part of a one-story, midcentury-modern-style rebuild in Sonoma County, California. In quintessential indoor-outdoor style, the home’s back wall of sliding doors disappears and a concrete floor flows from the open-plan living space to the patio, transitioning to wood as it descends a series of steps to the concrete pool deck. A sleek pergola provides shade for outdoor dining, and a wooden outbuilding, lounges and a modern fence match the home’s wood cladding.
Knock Architecture and Design created this pool as part of a one-story, midcentury-modern-style rebuild in Sonoma County, California. In quintessential indoor-outdoor style, the home’s back wall of sliding doors disappears and a concrete floor flows from the open-plan living space to the patio, transitioning to wood as it descends a series of steps to the concrete pool deck. A sleek pergola provides shade for outdoor dining, and a wooden outbuilding, lounges and a modern fence match the home’s wood cladding.
2. Infinity and Beyond
It’s hard to tell where the infinity pool ends and the lake begins at this South Carolina residence by Fairview Custom Homes. Modern black metal fencing, charcoal-colored upholstered seating and a rectangular fire pit atop large-format rectangular pavers create a comfortable and visually harmonious entertainment area without distracting from the spectacular view.
It’s hard to tell where the infinity pool ends and the lake begins at this South Carolina residence by Fairview Custom Homes. Modern black metal fencing, charcoal-colored upholstered seating and a rectangular fire pit atop large-format rectangular pavers create a comfortable and visually harmonious entertainment area without distracting from the spectacular view.
1. Backyard Bonanza
The most-saved pool photo of 2021 features a kidney-shaped design with a circular spa on one end and a slide cascading down a waterfall on the other. Created by Kane Landscapes, the pool is set on a verdant Washington, D.C.-area property, surrounded by pavers and overlooked by a covered patio with second-story deck. Did somebody say “pool party”?
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The most-saved pool photo of 2021 features a kidney-shaped design with a circular spa on one end and a slide cascading down a waterfall on the other. Created by Kane Landscapes, the pool is set on a verdant Washington, D.C.-area property, surrounded by pavers and overlooked by a covered patio with second-story deck. Did somebody say “pool party”?
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In Dallas, a herringbone-patterned brick patio and clean-lined pool complement a modern-farmhouse-style home by M. Parker Design. An overhang shades a conversation area, and pinstriped floor cushions and chaise lounges provide additional seating from which to lap up lake views.
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