Transforming your backyard into a functional retreat begins with the perfect pool. In Sydney, where outdoor living is a way of life, great pool design goes beyond functionality—it’s about creating a stunning, relaxing space that enhances your home and lifestyle. From sleek infinity pools to lush, resort-style oases, this article is filled with inspiring designs and ideas to spark your imagination and help you envision the ultimate backyard escape.
A Mediterranean escape by Baptiste Bohu evokes effortless coastal luxury. Fragrant olive trees, terracotta tones, and soft blue hues surround the pool, creating a serene retreat that feels timeless.
Baptiste Bohu brings Mediterranean charm to life through balance and texture stone, sunlight, and greenery unite for a calm yet striking poolside escape.
Sunlit stone walls, gentle breezes, and lush greenery define this Mediterranean-inspired garden by Baptiste Bohu a tranquil haven for outdoor living.
Villa K in Marrakesh, Morocco – a masterpiece by Studio KO where architecture meets landscape. Clean lines, warm tones, and a serene pool reflect the essence of desert modernism.
Studio KO’s Villa K, Marrakesh. Quiet geometry and desert light converging around a still, reflective pool.
A stunning pool overlooking the Greek horizon – The Slot House by Katerina Valsamaki Architects captures light, calm, and sculptural precision in perfect balance.
Stunning pool and horizon views. The Slot House, Greece an architectural interplay of light, form, and calm by Katerina Valsamaki Architects.
A stunning pool defines Casa Tobi in Puerto Escondido Oaxaca Mexico by Studio Espacio 18 Architecture where water mirrors the sky and architecture meets the ocean breeze.
The stunning pool at Casa Tobi in Puerto Escondido Oaxaca Mexico by Studio Espacio 18 Architecture captures the essence of calm coastal living where modern design flows seamlessly into tropical surroundings.
One of our favourite projects in Castle Hill Sydney featuring a contemporary pool and landscaped garden designed for balance between architecture and nature.
A beautifully designed pool with a sliding deck cover surrounded by lush landscaping in Paddington Sydney. An elegant balance of outdoor living and inner city calm.
A stunning pool defines Fort 137 in Las Vegas Nevada by Daniel Joseph Chenin Architect reflecting desert light and sculptural modern design in perfect harmony.
The stunning pool at Fort 137 in Las Vegas Nevada by Daniel Joseph Chenin Architect becomes the centrepiece of desert living where water light and geometry shape a peaceful modern retreat.
Absolutely stunning. Masseria Moroseta on the Mediterranean Sea by Studio Andrew Trotter is a serene retreat that captures sunlight stone and stillness in perfect harmony.
A stunning pool sits at the heart of Bawa House by Stilt Studios surrounded by lush tropical gardens designed by Bali Landscape Company creating a calm island retreat.
The pool at Villa Earth by Sou Fujimoto in Okinawa Japan reflects the natural tones of the island landscape where water light and architecture come together in harmony.
A tranquil pool anchors Villa Earth by Sou Fujimoto in Okinawa Japan surrounded by sculpted earth gardens and soft tropical air.
The stunning pool at Villa Earth by Sou Fujimoto in Okinawa Japan becomes the heart of the design where water mirrors the landscape and architecture flows seamlessly into nature.
The pool at this home in Merida Mexico by Marc Perrotta creates a tranquil centerpiece surrounded by tropical gardens soft light and contemporary design.
A stunning pool defines the home in Merida Mexico by Marc Perrotta reflecting tropical greenery and architectural simplicity to create a peaceful oasis.
The pool at Casa Ter in Spain by Mesura Architects brings together natural brick tones and soft Mediterranean light creating a tranquil retreat surrounded by landscape and form.
A serene pool lies at the heart of Pala Zion in Utah surrounded by desert architecture and soft natural tones shaped by the vision of multiple design studios.
This formal garden in North Sydney features a classic pool framed by manicured gardens and elegant symmetry creating a sense of calm and order.
This Balmain Sydney pool renovation by Think Outside Gardens transforms a compact outdoor space into a serene modern retreat surrounded by lush gardens.
A shimmering pool defines Case Study House 22 in Los Angeles by Pierre Koenig connecting the home’s glass walls and panoramic skyline with timeless modern design.
Stunning 🙌🏻