22 Before-and-After Swimming Pool Transformations

Michigan landscape designers Zaremba & Company convert the freeform pool into a rectangular pool that sits perpendicular to the house, rather than parallel with it, creating a majestic symmetry to the yard. The extensive remodel spotlights an elevated spa at the head of the pool.

As seen on Brother vs. Brother, the backyard in this Las Vegas home is inhospitable and dismal.

This outdoor area, seen on Brother vs. Brother, features a swimming pool and newly landscaped backyard. With a place to sit and enjoy the outdoors, this backyard has it all.

This before pool, as seen on The Vanilla Ice Project, is drab and dreary. Lacking any personality or appeal it is in need of a major overhaul.

After this pool was redesigned on The Vanilla Ice Project, it features an infinity edge and shows off the spectacular water views. Once drab and dated, now this pool is an inviting oasis.

This pool area, as seen on Brother vs. Brother, is still decorated in 1960’s vintage Vegas décor before renovations.

This pool area, seen on Brother vs. Brother, is now a relaxing oasis after the complete renovation.

The HGTV Dream Home 2017 featured an unremarkable pool that was in need of a refresh.

This view looking from the pool chaise lounge chairs toward the back of the home highlights how the property's cohesive color palette and fresh take on Southern style creates the ultimate waterfront escape.

This pool, pre-renovations, looks more like a pond rather than a relaxing summertime oasis.

This swimming pool, seen on America's Most Desperate Landscape, received a major overhaul that turned this backyard space into one the whole family will enjoy. The swimming pool received some much need attention and the pergola beside the pool is the perfect spot to relax during a warm summer night.

This pool, seen on Indoors Out, lacks any personality or charm.

This backyard, seen on Indoors Out, has a freeform paver patio that leads to the pool area and is interspersed with colorful low-maintenance planting beds. A custom pool cabana was added for the adults to enjoy. A splash of ambiance is created with strategic lighting, seating walls, and a beautiful water feature that looks like it feeds into the pool.

This backyard, seen on The Outdoor Room, features a sunny pool but lacks any personality.

Host Jamie Durie of The Outdoor Room, transforms the swimming pool area at the home of Anne Heche and James Tupper from an overly sunny and hot yard into a shaded garden fit for Hollywood entertaining. A wall of hedges provides shade and privacy, while the pool features a lounge-like gazebo on one end and a hot tub on the other.

The faux rock wall adorning the swimming pool of this contemporary Phoenix home is a major eyesore. The cheesy rock formations are not helped by the chaotic landscaping and generic decking.

Phoenix pool builder Kirk Bianchi removes the “artificial penguin exhibit” and replaces it with an ironwood tree salvaged from the desert (one of three he places around the yard). He declutters the landscaping, introduces new decking and adds overflow to all sides of the pool, enhancing the lovely mirror effect.

This backyard lacks any charm and feels dingy and dated.

The soft glow of interior lights brighten this sleek pool, which fits neatly in the courtyard of this contemporary home. A wall-size sliding door opens the master bedroom to the pool and courtyard, eliminating the divide between indoors and out.

The homeowners were seeking a facelift for this backyard pool and patio area, which features worn concrete and tired paver stones. The tall, overgrown bushes need to be removed in order to uncover a stunning surrounding view.

Part of the renovation of this backyard area included using soft gray mosaic tiles to line the existing pool. A covered dining and kitchen area provides the perfect spot for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.

The pool could be beautiful in this backyard, but the space needed serious love.

Green grass makes a dramatic trim for this backyard's concrete pavers. Sunny yellow shade umbrellas and water accents create a desert oasis.

Before the swimming pool renovation, it was surrounded by concrete and not much else. The lack of landscaping makes this space seem uninviting.

What was once uninviting, now this outdoor swimming pool is stylish and welcoming. With a raised platform perfect for dining and watching swimmers, this backyard has it all.

The dated pool and spa is ready for a much-needed makeover.

The California home leads out to a welcoming Mediterranean-inspired swimming pool. Surrounded by a stone tile patio, the pool has a trio of water features and a relaxing hot tub.

This backyard lacks, well, everything. Any update would be an improvement in this sparse outdoor space.

As seen on Flip or Flop, this Riverside home has been completely renovated by Tarek and Christina El Mousa. Renovations to this home included a stunning backyard with extensive hardscape, three different seating areas, a BBQ and bar area, a pool, a fire pit, and landscaping.

Rather than destroy the existing pool, Michigan-based Zaremba & Company adds a second pool that overlaps the original pool. The second pool has shallow ends and a vanishing edge over which water spills into the original pool below. The multi-tiered design provides a safe play area for children and introduces plenty of spaces for lounging and entertaining.

Phoenix pool builder Kirk Bianchi removes the “artificial penguin exhibit” and replaces it with an ironwood tree salvaged from the desert (one of three he places around the yard). He declutters the landscaping, introduces new decking and adds overflow to all sides of the pool, enhancing the lovely mirror effect.

Fieldwork Design & Architecture transform the pool room into a zen retreat by ensconcing the room, floor to ceiling, in Western Red Cedar and slate tile. The sliding glass doors are replaced with a 32-foot wide single sliding door to create a seamless portal to the verdant outdoors. An unfinished utility area is converted into a wine cellar and changing room.

Maryland pool builders Aqua 74 convert the figure-8 pool into a rectangular pool with pebble interior and travertine decking. A vanishing edge is introduced, creating a seamless transition to the backyard and lake beyond. All this for an approximate budget of $100,000.

Texas pool designers Pool Environments gut the pool and replace the aggregate concrete with travertine paver in a Versailles pattern. They build a raised spa, one-foot wall and sheer descent waterfalls. The space is opened up by removing a portion of the driveway and adding an outdoor fireplace and seating area.