Float On: 12 Envy-Inducing Backyard Pools
There’s nothing better on a hot day than relaxing poolside on a chaise or cooling off with a refreshing dip. If your summer dreaming has you thinking of installing your own personal oasis, let this roundup of 12 expert-designed pools by Scouted architects and designers serve as your inspiration. To find a design expert near you, consult The Scout Guide Directory.
Photography by Laura Sumrak.
Consider a classic aesthetic
Designed by House of Nomad in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. See the rest of the project here.
Photography by Douglas Friedman.
Channel a Mediterranean oasis
Designed by Ryan Street Architects in Austin, Texas. See the rest of the project here.
Photography courtesy of Cox Pools.
Go for a gazebo
Designed by Cox Pools in Birmingham, Alabama. See other projects here.
Architecture by Phoenix Architecture; pool and landscape design by Refined Gardens; design by Jamiee Rose Interiors; photography by Isaac Bailey.
Beautiful in black and white
Designed by PHX Architecture in Scottsdale, Arizona. See the rest of the project here.
Photography by Jenn Mallory of New Media Systems.
Opt for clean lines
Designed by Rock Creek Innovations in Rockville, Virginia. See other projects here.
Photography courtesy of Spinnaker Development.
Minimal and modern magic
Designed by Spinnaker Development in Newport Beach, California. See the rest of the project here.
Photography courtesy of Scenic Landscaping.
Surrounded with verdant views
Designed by Scenic Landscaping in Haskell, New Jersey. See other projects here.
Photography by Michael Blevins.
Take a step in the right direction
Designed by Kingswood Homes in Charlotte, North Carolina. See the rest of the project here.
Photography by Bob Bayne Photography.
Embrace effortless elegance
Designed by Eric Goode Pools in Memphis, Tennessee. See other projects here.
Photography by Crystal Delahoz of Love Me Photography.
Slide into sophistication
Designed by J. Caldwell Custom Pools in Fort Worth, Texas. See other projects here.
Photography by Jason Keen.
Luxuriate in an opportunity to lounge
Designed by Ventures in Wixom, Michigan. See the rest of the project here.
Photography by Andrew Sample Photography.
Lean into an organic atmosphere
Designed by Amazing Outdoors in Purcellville, Virginia. See other projects here.
House of Nomad appears in The Scout Guide Charlotte and The Scout Guide Charleston. Ryan Street Architects appears in The Scout Guide Austin. Cox Pools appears in The Scout Guide Birmingham. PHX Architecture appears in The Scout Guide Phoenix and Scottsdale. Rock Creek Innovations appears in The Scout Guide Richmond. Spinnaker Development appears in The Scout Guide Newport Beach. Scenic Landscaping appears in The Scout Guide Bergen County. Kingswood Homes appears in The Scout Guide Charlotte. Eric Goode Pools appears in The Scout Guide Memphis. J. Caldwell Custom Pools appears in The Scout Guide Fort Worth. Ventures appears in The Scout Guide Ann Arbor. Amazing Outdoors appears in The Scout Guide Hunt Country.
