A swimming pool is a swimming pool — right? Wrong. Not when a swimming pool is also a violin, a rectangle or the Philadelphia Flyers logo. Those designs are among the five we're featuring in this look ...

This year’s pools are taking a serious design-forward turn, blending sustainability, style, and serenity. From moody interiors to wellness-driven features, they’re more than simply a backyard luxury — ...

Along with the warm weather and beauty of the outdoors, you can't forget the fun that comes along with diving into a pool. Think crystal clear water — conveniently featured in your backyard or indoor ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

A pool is the ultimate amenity—instantly turning the backyard into your own personal retreat. And depending on the design, it can elevate your space to an inspired oasis. “A pool enhances the ...

If long, lazy afternoons by the water are calling your name, 2026 is set to be a standout year for transforming the classic Aussie backyard into a true escape. Pool ...

Parquet in the pool! Architecture firm Claesson Koivisto Rune mimicked the pattern of the wood on this Swedish spa's deck in the neighboring pool, with superchic results. "The oversize (in comparison ...

A cantilevering pool gets to overlook the expansive views in front of it and to offer a unique and exceptional experience.

A pool house is the ultimate design playground. Part utility building, part entertainment pad, the design and functionality can be as basic as a tiny cabana with a shower and a place to change, or as ...