Swimming Pool Designs and Water Feature Ideas

160 Pools That Will Have You Swimming With Envy 160 Photos

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

Swimming Pool Ideas

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

Pool Oasis With a View 6 Photos

Resort-Like Tropical Oasis 6 Photos

Luxurious Tropical Hideaway 6 Photos

Watery Retreat in the Desert 6 Photos

17 Fabulous Pool Fountains 17 Photos

14 Patios With Water Features That Wow 14 Photos

Swimming Pool Features 8 Photos

Amazing Outdoor Spaces by Top Design Pros 40 Photos

Pool From HGTV Smart Home 2013

Cool Poolhouses

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

13 Stylish Indoor Pools and Solariums 13 Photos

Family-Friendly Bathroom Retreat

Inside Malibu's La Villa Contenta 12 Photos

Tour Al Capone's Former Pool House on Palm Island 10 Photos

Midcentury-Modern Poolhouse Makes Lounging Stylish 5 Photos

Multipurpose Pool House 5 Photos

Water Feature Ideas

70 Wonderful Water Features for Any Budget 70 Photos

12 Beautiful Outdoor Fountains for Every Budget

Modern, Multi-Level Minnesota Pool Deck 16 Photos

Rustic Outdoor Retreat With Entertaining Spaces and Koi Pond 20 Photos

Outdoor Living and Graceful Water Features in Colorado Backyard 6 Photos

Board and Batten Farmhouse With Multilevel Native Plantings 8 Photos

Midcentury-Inspired Curb Appeal With Sculptural Stainless Steel + Succulents 13 Photos

Serene Georgetown Courtyard Garden 18 Photos

Stunning Formal Garden With Magical Details 17 Photos

Manicured Grounds With Boxwood Parterres and Rose Bushes 7 Photos

40 Outdoor Structures That Bring the Indoors Out 40 Photos

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

How to Use Water Features to Attract Birds to Your Yard

Blissful Backyard Serves as a Relaxing Outdoor Retreat 25 Photos

Backyard Sanctuary Just Outside of Denver 13 Photos

Backyard Entertaining Space With Water Feature 8 Photos

Modern Home Features Koi Pond Moat 9 Photos

Resort-Like Backyard Paradise 15 Photos

Outdoor Escape Made for Entertaining Features a Poolside Cabana 11 Photos

Suburban Backyard is an Entertainers Paradise 12 Photos

A Sustainable Garden Grows in Savannah 29 Photos

10 Things to Know Before You Build a Pond

Tropical Paradise With Soothing Water Feature 12 Photos

Waterside Retreat: Rock Waterfall in Backyard Retreat 25 Photos

Gorgeous Gardens: Formal Garden With Fountains 6 Photos

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

25 Inspired Garden Ornaments in Lush Landscape Designs 25 Photos

Shop Pools and Accessories

These Are the 15 Hottest Pool Floats for Summer May 26, 2021

By: Maria Conti

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

The Best Inflatable Pools to Buy Right Now May 21, 2021

By: Katie Friedman

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

Target Sells Cute, Adult-Sized Inflatable Pools and You’ll Definitely Want One May 13, 2021

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

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

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21 Must-Haves for Your Dream Pool Sep 17, 2018

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

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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.

Bradbury Estate Water Features: Pool and Waterfall

Tranquil Water Features for Your Yard

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Fountains and Waterfalls

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Backyard Mosaic Fountain 01:14

A Private Waterfall and Beach 01:48

Grilling Area With a Waterfall 04:03

Stone and Mosaic Fountain 01:19

Modern Oceanfront Estate

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

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Design a 'Moon Mountain' Fountain

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The serenity flows freely with this do-it-yourself project. Learn how to create a 'Moon Mountain' fountain for your home.

Building a Backyard Water Feature

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Chris Lambton demonstrates how to build a pond with a waterfall, plus a simpler fountain out of concrete. A water feature helps to make a relaxing backyard by adding tranquility to any setting.