If you’ve ever seen a dark bottom pool, you know how alluring they can be. They’re just a step more special than the average light blue.With their floor and sides plastered or tiled in black or navy, these pools are warmed more easily by the sun, but also can appear cooler and deeper. Their surfaces reflect the nearby landscape for a moody vibe and they’re a beautiful contrast against lighter surroundings.
Our deck is almost done and then we start work on the patio. We plan to install a beautiful pergola for outdoor dining over a pea gravel patio.
Here's a roundup of beautiful pools, because you deserve a break, even if it's only in your eyes and in your imagination.
You may have plenty of ideas for the backyard of your dreams, but those infinity pools and sunken fire pits and outdoor kitchens — well, they cost money. We’ve got some ideas for budget ways to get the features you crave, so you can enjoy your outdoor space without spending a ton of cash. If you dream of: A backyard swimming pool… Try: A stock tank pool, like this one (above) from Tractor Supply.
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If you’ve ever seen a dark bottom pool, you know how alluring they can be. They’re just a step more special than the average light blue.With their floor and sides plastered or tiled in black or navy, these pools are warmed more easily by the sun, but also can appear cooler and deeper. Their surfaces reflect the nearby landscape for a moody vibe and they’re a beautiful contrast against lighter surroundings.
Cool off in these beautiful, sustainable swimming pools -- a.k.a. natural swimming ponds, green pools or organic pools. The chlorine-free water is naturally filtered by plants.
Urban living is all about making the most of available space, especially outdoor space. Ever wonder what's up there on New York City's rooftops? To create
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Hawthorn is an affluent suburb of Melbourne characterised by Victorian homes on a single level surrounded by plenty of greenery both public parks and private
I love spending time in my backyard, especially during the warmer months.
Considered "the most influential garden designer of the past 25 years," Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf has done for perennial gardening what artist Leonard Ko
Early spring is a great time to start thinking about garden planning ideas for your home. Add a cutting garden or add curb appeal to the front yard.
Plunge pools and spas are a stylish solution for small gardens. What's the difference: a plunge pool, a spa, or a swimming pool? Our 10 best examples:
Creating an outdoor patio that's both stylish and comfortable has become one of my favorite design adventures.
After a long, stressful day, a hot tub spa incorporated into the deck in your backyard is simply the perfect must have luxury for relaxing soaks.
Green-thumbed friends gather among vegetable beds for a laid-back meal in a Phippsburg potting shed.
These water-wise plants grow effortlessly in droughty conditions and bloom in an array of colors—and best yet, they aren't all succulents.
In the decades since modernist architect Richard Neutra designed a 6,900-square-foot house in Beverly Hills for developer Herbert Kronish and his second wi
Here are 11 examples of modern backyards that have been designed for outdoor entertaining and living.
This modern guest house and reflecting pool is located on the grounds of a private residence abutting a Toronto ravine. It is conceived of as an open pavilion sitting in a lush verdant landscape. Esta moderna casa y piscina reflectante se localiza en los jardines de la residencia privada, colindante a un barranco de Toronto. […]
Happy Spring my vintage vultures! I've been busy laboring away at these new tile floors! I kid. They're totally painted but you already knew that. We built our patio last September (you can read about it here ) and after six months, the white concrete floors got really grimy.
Your backyard and landscaping can have quite an impact on the value of your home. Here are several ideas and inspiration for your backyard.
I recently moved from Houston to New York, so my access to actual swimming pools is a lot more restricted than it used to be. I have dealt with this by spending a disproportionally large amount of time looking at pools on the internet.
Enjoy this new collection which is going to show you the best place to enjoy the hot summer days and that is the Mediterranean terrace.
Plexiglass, a transparent hard plastic which is usually used in sheet form as a shatter-resistant replacement of regular glass, has been in constant loggerheads with frosted glass over its primary roles.
Hot Tub Enclosures Ideas: Looking to make your backyard more exciting? Here are 30 awesome hot tub enclosure ideas for your backyard!
Small but mighty: 44 small garden ideas and inspiration pictures for a practical and beautiful outdoor space, even on a budget.
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Image 14 of 22 from gallery of Santa Ynez House / Fernau + Hartman Architects. Photograph by Richard Barnes & Marion Brenner
Even though it’s supposed to be cooing down, it sure doesn’t feel like it around here. It feels more like Spring in Wagga at the moment and I am NOT complaining 😉 I want to do some updates to my outdoor area over the Winter and hopefully I’ll have a…
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With zero-lot-line homes taking over the housing market, homeowners aren’t willing to sacrifice the ultimate backyard staple—a pool—simply due to space. Enter cocktail pools. Also known as “spools,” these pint-size pools may be small, but they are no less luxurious. Incorporating everything from fountains to fire features, local companies are creating refreshing and show-stopping aquatic […]
MIA Design Studio has recently completed 'Wyndham Garden Phu Quoc', a collection of modern houses in Vietnam, that feature expansive hanging gardens.
Haben Sie die Absicht, einen brandneuen Garten zu gestalten? Natürlich gilt das für die Hauseigentümer, die auch über passende Außenbereiche verfügen. Hier
😊Outdoor Rooms Add Living Space...Do They Add Value? Outdoor living is important to today's homeowners, no matter the climate they call home. Creating inviting outdoor rooms adds living space and adds to the enjoyment of your home. Additionally, home buyers will appreciate the space when it's time to sell your home. Outdoor rooms add value
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