Clean and contemporary, this minimalist pool and spa pairing also boasts a lap pool, so you'll want for nothing — as least as far as water is concerned. Oversized, squared-off pavers are edged with grass, adding softness as well as eye-catching definition.

Located on a ten-acre coffee bean orchard in Santa Barbara, Calif., this sprawling estate is completely functional as well as completely relaxing. In addition to beautiful scenes of their own property, the infinity pool and hot tub also have stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

This six-bedroom, 12,500-square-foot home is a modern oasis on Connecticut's Gold Coast, and the luxury doesn't stop inside. The ultra-chic pool and spa combo is surrounded in gorgeous stone pavers and also features an outdoor pavilion with dining and living spaces, as well as a chef-ready kitchen, complete with pizza oven.

Mediterranean inspiration, from the terracotta roof to the inlayed tilework on the brick exterior, abounds at this inviting abode. To further enhance the look, patterned blue tiles line the pool and spa. The composition of rounded edges echoes the patio and adds a softness to the outdoor space.

Join it. This Hawaiian scene is meant to be enjoyed, and it might as well be in a contoured infinity-edge pool. Though it's hard to beat the weather in paradise, a built-in fire pit and hot tub keep you outside on chilly evenings.

Because the planter beds are full of lush flowers and greenery, softness prevails in this rustic modern backyard. The pool and hot tub are separate entities, though only parted by a thin strip of pavers so that the spa area feels like a continuation of the pool. A reclaimed wood wall acts a backdrop to the whole space and provides additional privacy.

A blend of Old World and new, this Mediterranean home with its ivy-covered walls and terracotta tile roof boasts a sleek, contemporary pool and spa. Set off to the side, the hot tub is closest to the guest quarters so visitors can slip out whenever they want to take a dip in the water.

Though the focus of pool design tends to be around the surrounding materials and hardscaping, don't forget the affect lighting has on your overall look. Landscape lighting illuminates this boulder waterfall and pergola, while lights in the pool not only add a soft glow, but can also be changed to different hues to bring a burst of color to the water.

This warm-weather hub is ready for playing or relaxing. Maximizing the hill that the pool is built into, a twisty-turning slide brings brilliant fun to young and old. An integrated hot tub creates a clean-lined aesthetic with the chicly modern pool.

A little cottage storybook charm combines with rustic stonework in this fanciful backyard. Stone steps not only lead down from the back patio but they also head straight into the pool. A hot tub is sunken into the patio and doubles as an ambient water feature.

Pools can be as complex or as simple as you like, and when it comes to streamlined minimalism, this pool offers all the amenities without any adornments. Seamlessly integrated into the sun shelf and pool is a luxe hot tub for a crowd. A glass-enclosed pool house keeps all the outdoor essentials nearby.

Extending out seamlessly from the home's living area, this pool and hot tub overlook Kauai's Hanalei Bay. The entire property was designed to take full advantage of the natural setting and surrounding vegetation. When evening falls, the backyard glows with the just-right pool lighting that doesn't distract from the view beyond.

Off of this infinity-edge pool is a half-moon hot tub, designed like a cozy banquette. The riverside patio in Westport, Conn., overlooks the Naugatuck River and is surrounded by beautiful trees, bushes and flowers.