16 Pool Deck and Patio Designs
Browse pictures of pool deck ideas and get tips for hardscaping around your poolside retreat.
Less Is More
Mix and Match
Patio Flair
Decked Out
Poolside Pavers
Hard Rock Appeal
Plan for Shade and Sun
Natural Stone
Jet Set
Elevated Pool Deck
Lavish Poolscape
This amenity-packed outdoorscape and infinity edge pool in Malibu, California features endless resort-style touches like this swim-up bar.
Inspired by Travel
This lagoon-like pool was inspired by the homeowners' many trips to Bali and includes a slide, a cave, multiple waterfalls and this cozy hut for relaxing over the water. This Balinese lounging pavilion is called a "lumbung hut." It was built in Bali, disassembled and shipped to the US, then reassembled in the pool.
Modern, Private Pool
This backyard's pool and patio offer lots of options for chilling out or hanging out. A small platform is submerged a few inches for ultimate lounging. At one end of the pool is an outdoor dining area and kitchen. The terraced landscaping provides greenery, giving the backyard space a lush look and a feeling of comforting enclosure and privacy.
Take Shelter
This elegant Atlanta pool house offers a shady respite from the hot Southern sun. Th pool house features a bathroom, a storage closet and a wet bar. Turf leading up to the pool offers a nice, soft break from the usual hot concrete surround and artificial turf is more economical and environmentally practical in the long run. The homeowner has three dogs and sp purchased a special variety of turf that works well with pets.
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Dumpster Diving
This lap pool and aquatic exercise area is actually a converted dumpster. The backyard pool is approximately five feet deep and can easily be moved to a new location thanks to the hidden transport hookup and a removable modular framework.
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Naturalistic Look
The pool and cabana at this Atlanta home blend seamlessly with the landscape. A low stacked stone wall and soft plantings of mondo grass and hedge integrate the pool with the backyard.