spools

In-deck pool. This 10- by 25-foot pool is mostly aboveground but has the look of an inground pool, thanks to the sleek deck surround.

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Classic tiled pool. Get the look of a classic Southern California Mediterranean bungalow with a small, beautifully tiled pool. Surround it with red tile, lush plantings and wicker furniture.

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Get the best of both worlds in your small lot by pairing a slender pool with an equally wide patch of grass and a small patio. The crisp linear design makes the most out of the available space here

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Work with a landscape designer to make the most of a pool with a unique shape like this one. This pool measures 16 by 32 feet and is surrounded by Pennsylvania bluestone and bluestone tile

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Classic pool. A rectangular inground pool is the backyard classic. This one is a modest 12 by 30 feet, providing ample room for playing or doing laps without overtaking the backyard

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This 9- by 18-foot pool is nestled into an antique French limestone patio. Flowering bougainvillea arching over an expanse of French doors provides a beautiful connection between pool and house.

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The owners painted the inside of the pool a light gray to create an idyllic respite in the middle of this expansive lawn.

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