60 Posh Plunge Pools

Check out our survey of luxurious plunge pool styles and designs. These outdoor oases will have you ready for a summertime swim.

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April 24, 2019

By: Jeff Stafford and Lauren Fansler

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For the Adventurous Swimmer

The once sloped backyard was unusable, but with smart landscaping, the space is transformed into a stunning swimming pool, complete with slide, waterfall and hot tub.

From: Distinguished Pools, Inc.

Liquid Arches

What might have started out as an ordinary swimming pool is transformed into an aquatic fantasyland by Platinum Poolcare. They installed eight LED laminar flow fountains and designed a fitting showpiece at the far end - a sculpture fountain mounted on a concrete basin with limestone and brick fascia and an exposed aggregate interior.

Seamless Swimming Pool

The sleek, contemporary pool has a zero edge and flows seamlessly with the lawn. The outdoor kitchen features a bar, comfortable sitting area and flat screen TVs, while a hot tub is the perfect spot to relax in this chic backyard.

From: Choeff Levy Fischman

Soothing Ambiance

At night, the villa casts a warm glow across the swimming pool and backyard. Trees all around provide privacy, while a custom water feature offers soothing ambient sound.

From: Immobilsarda

Fireside Magic

In the center of the home sits a clean, contemporary courtyard. To give the owners everything they wanted, the design team included a custom pool, modern fire pit and a patio that flows right into the kitchen. The result? A space that's ready for entertaining.

From: Elevate by Design

Impressive & Grand

After a dip in the pool, guests can relax and unwind in the outdoor spa. LED lighting in the pool and spa allow for nighttime enjoyment.

From: Harold Leidner

Lush and Lovely

Stone pavers nestled in grass outline the swimming pool. Landscaping dense with tropical plants offers privacy and a relaxing atmosphere. Pops of yellow and blue bring vibrancy and color to the pool deck.

From: Studio H Landscape Architecture

Slide on in

The concrete boulders were constructed to take on a natural tropical feel in order to create this Balinese inspired pool. The massive waterslide is an exciting feature that connects to a swim-in cave and waterfall, and incorporates built-in speakers so visitors can listen to their favorite music.

From: Distinguished Pools, Inc.

Courtyard Refuge

A minimalist covered courtyard lounge reveals its intensely colorful interior when it's reflected by the swimming pool beneath it, revealing the warm glow of a lantern candelabra and a central fireplace otherwise contained by the room's pillared archway. In the background, a palm tree reveals a resemblance to the archway's textured pillars, demonstrating how the garden's topiary features carry through the property's architecture.

From: Bill Bocken

Lap of Luxury

With an elevated spa and comfortable patio seating, the home's luxurious swimming pool makes the backyard feel like an exclusive resort. Trees surround the pool, providing shade and privacy, and flowers potted in elegant urns add feminine sophistication to the outdoor space.

From: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance

Tranquil Ambiance

The contemporary tropical home in Dominican Republic features a lot of windows and glass doors that blend the indoors with the out. Chic lounge chairs are the perfect spot to relax by the swimming pool.

From: Grupo Actua Properties

Nighttime Lights

Recessed lighting on the roof overhang provide plenty of exterior illumination for this backyard swimming pool area. A contemporary fire pit at the foot of the pool services an inviting outdoor living space.

From: Cornerstone Architects

Oceanside Oasis

A modern beachfront home features a rooftop deck and swimming pool.

Stunning Spanish-Style

After soaking up some sun on the deck, the owners and their kids can cool off in the pool. A blue tiled accent wall with three water fountains makes the space feel even more refreshing. Credits: Architecture: Koffka/Phakos Design; Landscape Contractor: New View Landscape; Pool/spa and Masonry: Darin Marten Construction; Metal Work: Salvador Delgado

From: Lisa Gimmy Landscape Architecture

Mediterranean Magnificence

The mild climate of Sardinia can be fully enjoyed at this villa with its multiple outdoor areas including shady verandas, sunny patios and a heated swimming pool

From: Immobilsarda

Views for Days

Thanks to its sleek, infinity-edge design, the swimming pool blends seamlessly with the horizon. In turn, the owners can enjoy unobstructed views of the valley and ocean.

From: Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture

Small But Lovely

How's that for a blissful oasis? Nestled in the back corner of the yard, the swimming pool sparkles with a blue mosaic tile surround and two mini waterfalls.

From: Carley Montgomery

Fun Fountains

A raised feature walls brings the soothing sound of water to the contemporary swimming pool. The pool has a large tanning shelf designed for grandchildren to play and adults to sunbathe. An open pavilion is the perfect spot to relax poolside and stay out of the sun.

From: Matthew Murrey

Backyard Haven

Thanks to its sleek design, this stunning swimming pool blends seamlessly with the horizon. In turn? This feature complements, rather than competes with, it's environment.

From: Mary LeBlanc Landscape Design

Deck Dynamo

Refresh yourself with an invigorating water spa treatment while enjoying the marvels of this architectural wonder created by Urban Landscape.

Nighttime is the Right Time

Mood lighting, a private setting and a stylish design from Platinum Poolcare make this plunge pool the ideal choice for a midnight dip. The stamped concrete deck with composite wood decking provides the handsome framing for a pool that features interlocking natural stone veneer, stamped concrete coping and a stainless steel scupper.

Glowing Grandeur

Blue in-water lighting gives this modern pool an attractive glow in the sunset light. Neutral patio tile surrounds the pool and leads out toward the lake. Fire pits frame the patio space.

From: DesRosiers Architects

Miniature Water World

Fountains, gushing wall scuppers and overflowing basins create a dynamic water feature showcasing a plunge pool and a spa created from recycled stainless steel by Bradford Products.

Fire and Water

A triumph of form and design by Pool Environments, this modern recreational space combines flames, flowing water, natural greenery and bold colors to create a unique visual aesthetic. The decking is colored concrete and the red clay color wall is stucco.

Liquid Oasis

Enhance your outdoor living space with the addition of a plunge pool which is ideal for nighttime dips but also a lovely architectural accent.

Glass Mosaic Fantasy

A glistening wet-edge spill over plunge pool lined with deep blue glass mosaic tile beckons guests in this backyard paradise with a Bali-like landscape design from Crystal Pools.

Consider the Frame

Under a painted cedar pergola where boxwoods frame the patio walkway, this plunge pool stunner knows how to make a great first impression with its Eden veneer spa wall and glorious courtyard setting.

A Touch of Class

A white and beige color scheme, mood lighting, a petite infinity pool with tile inlay around the rim and planters for visual accents create an atmosphere of understated elegance.

Cosmic Immersion

An ornate and colorful tile-lined plunge pool is given additional visual pizzazz by an unique and mesmerizing lighting design that transforms this indoor pool room by Cipriano Landscape Design and Custom Swimming Pools into a planetarium.

Mini-Dipping

A stained cedar theme with a lively color palette transforms this remodeled home in Austin, Texas into a work of art further enhanced by a private backyard deck with a showstopping plunge pool of concrete and tile.

Scenic Decor

If your outdoor recreational space is limited, you can always find the perfect solution for your plunge pool placement such as this compact but luxurious arrangement that adds visual interest to your exterior design.

A Patch of Blue

An outdoor patio becomes an architectural gem in this design from Platinum Poolcare that features a spa with walls of Oakfield Flagstone and a pool deck of Silver Creek Travertine with Unilock Copthorn Accent banding.

Copper and Steel

Step up to luxury in this stylish creation from Diamond Spas that is both a plunge pool and a spa made of stainless steel and copper.

Pool Point of View

Strategically positioned for a spectacular view of the surrounding marshes and estuary, this combination of spa (lined with ceramic tile) and infinity plunge pool transforms the deck of this North Carolina residence into a marvel of design.

Perfect Summer Escape

If you could imagine the perfect plunge pool/spa to refresh yourself on a hot summer’s day it would probably look like this little jewel with Bluestone decking, Indiana limestone coping and ceramic tile around the inside perimeter.

The Grotto

In this unusual creation from Urban Landscape a plunge pool assumes the look of a natural stone quarry or grotto.

Little Blue Wonder

Set in a frame of sandstone colored concrete pavers, the offbeat design of this plunge pool with its stylish band of ceramic waterline tiles and Bay Pearl Q-pebble lining is one of a kind.

Sun Worshipper

This glamorous circular plunge pool takes full advantage of its outdoor, open air setting and sports an off white/gold pebble lining with Sandstone coping.

Private Lagoon

Nestled into an intimate oasis of specimen plants and trees and lawn, this combination spa and plunge pool is bordered by natural stone from Pennsylvania in a design by Pool Environments.

Purple Passion

An evocative purple lighting scheme accents the unique qualities of this plunge pool in a composite wood deck frame which includes water jet fountains, a Travertine deck with Indiana limestone coping.

Subtle But Sublime

Like a jewel set in a ring, this diminutive but striking plunge pool from Diamond Spas provides a distinct contrast to the surrounding white and green color palette.

The Infinity Plunge

In the style of the popular infinity pool models, this smaller version provides a dramatic showcase for a backyard patio with its sweeping views and state of the art hardscaping featuring a travertine deck and coping of Leuder limestone.

Distinctive Facades

Blue patterned glass tile, concrete and an ultra chic wall fountain transform this plunge pool into a work of art.

Timber and Sandstone

An elongated plunge pool designed for lap swimming, this sleek jewel features a Q-pebble navy lining with blue glass mosaic waterline tile inlay along the rim. The Himalayan sandstone coping and Merbau timber decking and border further enhance the visual impact.

Uplighting Marvel

A plunge pool with a glass tile exterior looks even more magical at night with atmospheric lighting in this outdoor design that pairs it with a cozy outdoor living room and patio.

Private and Protected

A long, rectangular plunge pool with a center blue themed fountain wall is separated from the backyard by a child-proof glass wall for safety and privacy.

Depth Perception

The simple but eloquent design of this plunge pool is revealed in its varying levels, textures and depths.

Balcony Spa

Looking for an idea to transform your private balcony into something exclusive? Why not install a spa/plunge pool like this elegant model with blue tile lining?

Double Date

Why settle for one plunge pool when you can have two in this innovative design from Urban Landscape that presents them in an impressive stonework frame.

Liquid Arches

Decorative jets of water add a playful element to this unique L-shaped plunge pool with Bluestone decking from Platinum Poolcare.

The L Shape

Recessed lighting, a stonework border and beige pavers enhance the rustic beauty of this L-shaped plunge pool.

Priority Placement

The setting of your plunge pool should be your first consideration and here is an example of one that is destined to be the star of this courtyard garden.

Bird's Eye View

Viewed from above at night, this petite backyard pool reveals its simple but stylish design and glowing blue interior which is surrounded by a Shotcrete shell with an exposed aggregate finish.

Flaming Stones

A combination plunge pool and spa framed in earth-colored tiles is further enhanced by the cascading wall fountains, Grecian urns and flaming stones and water feature.

Fountain Art

This indoor plunge pool stands out from the rest with its delightful water slide and a custom made ceramic tile fountain that looks like a modern art installation.

The Perfect Compliment

Stonework with tile accents make this Mediterranean style spa pool an ideal companion for the connecting lap pool.

High and Low

In this stylish configuration of pavers, fountains and water features, you have a choice of a raised plunge pool or one at the patio level, both fed by wall scuppers.

Underwater Lighting

The bubbles, ripples and swirls in this pool create a soothing and alluring effect at night due to some strategically placed underwater lights.

Under Western Skies

The two-tier design of this rectangular plunge pool is set off by the stonework framing and blends in perfectly with the desert-like environment.

Rough Hewn

The garden steps and frame of this plunge pool have the classic beauty of old cobblestone.

Photo By: Darren Edwards

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Photo By: Lifestyle Production Group

Photo By: Immobilsarda, a member of Luxury Portfolio International

Photo By: Raul Garcia, Astula Inc.

Photo By: Harold Leidner Company Landscape Architects

Photo By: Warwick P Hunt

Photo By: Darren Edwards

Photo By: Shelley Metcalf

Photo By: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance, a member of Luxury Portfolio International

Photo By: Grupo Actua Properties, a member of Luxury Portfolio International

Photo By: Bryant Hill Photography

Photo By: Horst Architects via Zillow Digs

Photo By: John Ellis Photography

Photo By: Immobilsarda, a member of Luxury Portfolio International

Photo By: Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture

Photo By: Carley Montgomery

Photo By: Derrick Tribbey Photography

Photo By: Design Imaging Studios

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Photo By: Courtesy of Platinum Poolcare, photo by Linda Oyama Bryan

Photo By: James Haefner

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Photo By: Courtesy of Platinum Poolcare, photo by Outvision Photography

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60 Posh Plunge Pools

Related To:

For the Adventurous Swimmer

Liquid Arches

Seamless Swimming Pool

Soothing Ambiance

Fireside Magic

Impressive & Grand

Lush and Lovely

Slide on in

Courtyard Refuge

Lap of Luxury

Tranquil Ambiance

Nighttime Lights

Oceanside Oasis

Stunning Spanish-Style

Mediterranean Magnificence

Views for Days

Small But Lovely

Fun Fountains

Backyard Haven

Deck Dynamo

Nighttime is the Right Time

Glowing Grandeur

Miniature Water World

Fire and Water

Liquid Oasis

Glass Mosaic Fantasy

Consider the Frame

A Touch of Class

Cosmic Immersion

Mini-Dipping

Scenic Decor

A Patch of Blue

Copper and Steel

Pool Point of View

Perfect Summer Escape

The Grotto

Little Blue Wonder

Sun Worshipper

Private Lagoon

Purple Passion

Subtle But Sublime

The Infinity Plunge

Distinctive Facades

Timber and Sandstone

Uplighting Marvel

Private and Protected

Depth Perception

Balcony Spa

Double Date

Liquid Arches

The L Shape

Priority Placement

Bird's Eye View

Flaming Stones

Fountain Art

The Perfect Compliment

High and Low

Underwater Lighting

Under Western Skies

Rough Hewn

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