Photos of your home should be shared with all your closest friends. Here are some concepts related to recent designs and the choices that are popular these days.

Riverside Retreat

A long rectangular pool aligned with the home's rear windows for a strong visual axis. Polished quartz interior, charcoal coping, and a low wall with three sheer descents. A large dining patio sits to the east for afternoon shade.

Courtyard Freeform

Compact freeform layout for a tight yard. Tanning shelf with umbrella sleeves, rounded bench seating, and a semicircle fire pit beyond the coping. Planting beds use evergreens for privacy and lavender for seasonal color.

Family Lap and Play

Forty-foot lap lane with a deep end and a separate shallow play area divided by a broad bench. Paver patio with in-ground anchors for a removable volleyball net. Low-glare LED lighting for night practice.

Hillside Plunge

Small plunge pool set into a slope with a retaining wall that becomes seating. Stone steps connect the upper deck to a lower terrace. Simple bubbler adds sound without taking space.