Pools

Bring resort-style living to your garden

Swimming pools and poolside landscaping designed around relaxation, entertaining and outdoor living.

Pools

What does a pool project involve?

A pool project combines the pool itself with the surrounding landscape — paving, planting, lighting, fencing and entertaining areas. From design and excavation to lining, filtration and finishing, a well-planned pool balances safety, maintenance, year-round use and how the space looks both in and out of the water.

Pools — planning and finished outdoor space

What's Included

What could you do with your space?

Pools brings together many different elements. Explore the areas that could shape your project.

Complete Pools Projects

A full pools project, planned and delivered around how you use the space.

Design & Layout

Plan the layout, proportions and flow before any work begins.

Materials & Surfaces

Choose the right materials, finishes and textures for the look you want.

Structure & Boundaries

Add structure, definition and privacy where it's needed.

Lighting & Atmosphere

Extend the use and mood of the space after dark.

Drainage & Practicalities

Help the space work properly as well as look good.

Planting & Soft Landscaping

Bring colour, life and seasonal interest into the space.

Maintenance & Aftercare

Keep the finished space looking its best over time.

Inspiration

Find a style that fits your space

Browse pools styles and ideas to find a direction for your own outdoor space.

Modern

Clean lines, contemporary materials and beautifully composed outdoor spaces.

Mediterranean

Warm planting, natural materials and relaxed, sun-soaked outdoor living.

Low Maintenance

Beautiful spaces designed to be easier to live with all year round.

Family Friendly

Practical, durable landscapes designed for everyday family life.

Small Gardens

Smart ideas for making limited outdoor space feel bigger and more usable.

Contemporary

Refined, design-led spaces with a calm, considered feel.

Outdoor Living

Patios, kitchens, seating areas and spaces designed for entertaining.

Naturalistic

Relaxed, wildlife-friendly planting with a soft, natural rhythm.

Before You Start

5 Steps to Planning Your Pools Project

A simple path from first idea to a clear, realistic plan for your outdoor space.

01
Decide how you want to use the space
Relaxing, entertaining, children, pets, gardening or a combination. Start with how you actually want to live in the garden.
02
Work out what stays and what changes
Consider existing trees, planting, structures and features that are worth keeping or designing around.
03
Choose the level of maintenance that suits you
Think realistically about how much ongoing upkeep you want your finished garden to require.
04
Bring the whole space together
Consider materials, planting, drainage, lighting, access and outdoor living as parts of one overall space.
05
Set your priorities and budget
Decide which elements matter most and where you want to invest your budget.

Costs & Budget

How much does pools cost?

There's no single price because projects vary enormously. The most reliable way to budget is to understand what drives the cost and get quotes based on your specific space and goals.

Tell Us About Your Project

What influences the cost

Size & Existing Condition

The size of the garden and how much needs removing, repairing or changing.

Access & Groundwork

Site access, excavation, levelling, drainage and preparation.

Materials

Paving, stone, timber, fencing and other material choices.

Features & Planting

Planting, lawns, lighting, walls, structures and additional features.

Complexity & Local Costs

The complexity of the build plus local labour and material costs.

See the Difference

See the difference good landscaping can make

Drag the slider on each example to compare before and after. Illustrative images shown for inspiration — genuine projects will follow as the platform grows.