Or so it seems! In order to build an organic, lagoon-shaped pool that would meet flood level standards, the ground level needed to be raised, which helped the pool achieve an infinity-edge look.

The backyard is an oasis that makes city life disappear. Designers used a beautifully-patterned sofa, a move that connects the outdoor space with the indoor's similarly delightful patterns. Bright white dining table and chairs beckon everyone outside for meals.

A bold, modern fire table warms the sunken sitting area down at the pool's edge. On the pool's other side sits a poolhouse.

Raised flower beds add manageable greenery and pops of color to the yard of this Colonial Spanish-inspired home.