Swimming Pool Designs and Water Feature Ideas

160 Pools That Will Have You Swimming With Envy 174 Photos

Dive on into these swimming pools from HGTV's Ultimate House Hunt.

Swimming Pool Ideas

10 Small Swimming Pool Design Ideas 11 Photos

Oceanfront Hawaiian Estate With Private Waterfall Access 22 Photos

Lush, Spanish-Style Outdoor Retreat 19 Photos

South African Estate With Stunning Mountain Views 20 Photos

Meet the 2022 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards Nominees 111 Photos

Secret Downtown Garden With Tailored Elegance 9 Photos

Charming Wine Country Yard With Raised Gardens and Idyllic Pool 12 Photos

Spa-Inspired Massachusetts Retreat With Yoga Terrace and Pool 12 Photos

Majestic Hillside California Villa Blooming With Native Plants and Water Features 14 Photos

Elegant Garden With Sculptural Gates and Fountains 13 Photos

Contemporary Coastal Mexican Retreat Is an Indoor-Outdoor Paradise 28 Photos

Luxurious Texas Home is an Outdoor Wonderland 26 Photos

Modern, Multi-Level Minnesota Pool Deck 16 Photos

Outdoor Living and Graceful Water Features in Colorado Backyard 6 Photos

Manicured Grounds With Boxwood Parterres and Rose Bushes 7 Photos

Sweeping Stone, Cascading Water and a Cozy Fire Pit in Expansive Family Yard 9 Photos

Outdoor Escape Made for Entertaining Features a Poolside Cabana 11 Photos

Cutting-Edge Landscapes From America's Top Designers 10 Photos

Waterside Paradise: Stone Patio With Infinity Pool, Waterfall and Fireplace 6 Photos

Waterside Paradise: Backyard Retreat With Bar and Color-Changing Waterfall 13 Photos

Picturesque Landscapes: Hillside Yard Features Native Plants, Silicon Valley Vista 6 Photos

Stunning Structures: Mountain-View Pool With Stone Walls and Waterslide 14 Photos

Outdoor Oasis: Moroccan-Inspired Swimming Pool 9 Photos

English Tudor with Sunken Garden 16 Photos

Majestic Mediterranean Estate 9 Photos

Rock Star: A Stunning New York Pool

Modern Oceanfront Estate 6 Photos

Cool Poolhouses

32 Pool House Design Ideas 33 Photos

Spa-Inspired Massachusetts Retreat With Yoga Terrace and Pool 12 Photos

Incredible Key West Waterside Retreat With Elevated Style 24 Photos

Sprawling Maryland Waterfront Estate With Stunning Views 11 Photos

Stunning Traditional Pennsylvania Home With Formal Gardens 21 Photos

Coastal Chic Poolhouse With a Pink + Blue Color Palette 12 Photos

French Normandy Style Manor on Florida’s Lake Thonotosassa 23 Photos

Home on Long Island Sound With Private Beach Access 19 Photos

30+ Enviable Outdoor Spaces From HGTV Magazine 34 Photos

Luxe, Family-Friendly Backyard Retreat in Westchester 9 Photos

Provincial-Style Pool Terrace With Water Features and Dramatic Masonry 18 Photos

Modern Dallas Villa With a Luxurious Cabana and Two Pools 16 Photos

Gracious Estate With Rolling Lawns and Endless Entertainment 9 Photos

Living Large in Small Spaces: Serene & Secluded Pool House 7 Photos

Room of the Week: Heating Things Up

Stunning Structures: Stylish Poolhouse Area With Fire Pit and Sectional Seating 6 Photos

Outdoor Oasis: Poolhouse Is at Heart of Outdoor Entertaining 10 Photos

Separate Structures With Serious Style 22 Photos

Pool House Framed By Mountains 6 Photos

Stylish Seaside Poolhouse 8 Photos

Colorful Modern Courtyard, Infinity Pool and Poolhouse 9 Photos

Tresarca: Modern Exterior, Pool House and Landscaping 13 Photos

Great Escapes: A Modern Georgia Pool House

Poolside Cabana With Shower 6 Photos

Family-Friendly Bathroom Retreat

Inside Malibu's La Villa Contenta 12 Photos

Water Feature Ideas

10 Small Swimming Pool Design Ideas 11 Photos

Oceanfront Hawaiian Estate With Private Waterfall Access 22 Photos

Lush, Spanish-Style Outdoor Retreat 19 Photos

South African Estate With Stunning Mountain Views 20 Photos

10 Patio Misters That Will Keep You Cool This Summer

Lush Shade Garden With Fern-Bordered Pond and Streams 10 Photos

Meet the 2022 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards Nominees 111 Photos

Secret Downtown Garden With Tailored Elegance 9 Photos

Charming Wine Country Yard With Raised Gardens and Idyllic Pool 12 Photos

Spa-Inspired Massachusetts Retreat With Yoga Terrace and Pool 12 Photos

Majestic Hillside California Villa Blooming With Native Plants and Water Features 14 Photos

Elegant Garden With Sculptural Gates and Fountains 13 Photos

Palo Alto Craftsman Meets Japanese-Modern Garden 14 Photos

Charming Cottage-Style Home With Contemporary English Estate Curb Appeal 7 Photos

Colorful California Backyard With Edible Garden 9 Photos

Intimate New England Zen Garden 8 Photos

Southern Grandeur in Timeless Charleston Garden 11 Photos

Graceful, Formal Geometry in Minneapolis Lakefront Garden 8 Photos

12 Beautiful Garden Fountains for Every Budget

Contemporary Coastal Mexican Retreat Is an Indoor-Outdoor Paradise 28 Photos

14 Garden Ideas and Trends From a Garden Designer 15 Photos

San Antonio Villa With Historic, Romantic Style 24 Photos

Spanish-Style Estate With Fountains and Lagoon Pool 17 Photos

Luxurious Texas Home is an Outdoor Wonderland 26 Photos

70 Wonderful Water Features for Any Budget 70 Photos

Modern, Multi-Level Minnesota Pool Deck 16 Photos

Shop Pools and Accessories

Target Sells Cute, Adult-Sized Inflatable Pools and You’ll Definitely Want One Jul 1, 2022

By: Laura James

Kick back and relax in one of these colorful inflatable Minnidip pools.

The Best Inflatable Pools of 2022 May 26, 2022

By: Katie Friedman

Make a splash this summer with these fun inflatable pools for babies, kids, adults and even dogs.

Bring the Fun With These 12 Swimming Pool Games May 16, 2022

By: Morgan Faulkner

Create an abundance of fun in the sun for guests at your next pool party with these inflatable and floating games you can buy onli …

These Are the 15 Hottest Pool Floats for Summer May 9, 2022

By: Maria Conti

Start the season with a splash, and shop our top picks for pool floats the whole family will love.

13 Things You Need for the Ultimate Pool Day May 3, 2022

By: Kayla Kitts

If your idea of summer fun is being in or near the water, then you’ll love our list of pool floats, games and accessories for the …

15 Best Outdoor Storage Solutions for Your Backyard Apr 18, 2022

By: Katie Friedman

Curb the clutter around your patio, deck or pool with these clever outdoor organization ideas.

Room of the Week: Heating Things Up Sep 23, 2018

By: Maria Conti

Caution: Shopping suggestions comin' in hot — very hot!

21 Must-Haves for Your Dream Pool Dec 13, 2021

By: Lauren Oster

Even the Pool Kings' projects aren't complete without accessories.

Inspiring Swimming Pool Designs

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Rock Star: A Stunning New York Pool

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A cramped patio is transformed with terracing, an outdoor kitchen and lots of style.

Pool From HGTV Smart Home 2013

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The pool carves out a defining feature in the backyard with design elements that reference interior details.

14 Patios With Water Features That Wow

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Waterside Paradise: Backyard Retreat With Bar and Color-Changing Waterfall

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Picturesque Landscapes: Hillside Yard Features Native Plants, Silicon Valley Vista

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Amazing Outdoor Spaces by Top Design Pros

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Bradbury Estate Water Features: Pool and Waterfall

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Million Dollar Rooms goes to Bradbury, California to the Bradbury Estate to check out its million dollar backyard water features. One is a limestone lined pool that holds 350,000 gallons of water and is 14 feet deep. The other is a temperature controlled trout pond with a capacity for one million gallons of water. The expense for the water features is around ten million dollars.