Serene Pool Area

At a Key West vacation home, palm trees, a Buddha figure and an infinity style pool invite serene relaxation. See a detail on the next slide.

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Classic Pool

Equipped with winding stone walls, terraces, pergolas and multiple gardens in the periphery, this pool addition to a renovated farmhouse in Connecticut is an ideal spot for family oriented repose. “It’s all about enjoying the light, the water, and taking in the long views,” explains architect Jimmy Crisp. See a poolside detail on the next slide.

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Luxe Poolside

I love the marriage between the serious and the not-so-serious, the fancy and the not-so-fancy," explains homeowner Anna Clark about her design philosophy for her home in Hancock Park, California. The vibrant color of the luxe loungers embodies her playful style. See the next slide for more detail.

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Moroccan-Inspired Pool Area

Taking risks by a poolside is not recommended unless you are interior designer Kathy Ireland, looking to invigorate your small outdoor space in Santa Monica, California. The space is infused with bold colors and geometric prints, inspired by a visit to Morocco.

Pretty Lap Pool

The classic lawn setting makes this pool look idyllic.

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Romantic Pool Area

Greek goddesses would be content to spend a lackadaisical afternoon at this romantic poolside in the Hamptons. Beyond the pool is a vast and lovely English-style garden.

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A Garden Touch in the Pool Area

Hydrangeas soften the hardscaping of the pool area, embellishing the classical theme.

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Beautifully Landscaped Pool and Jacuzzi

A beautifully landscaped descent connects the back lawn of this Connecticut home to a lap pool and Jacuzzi, surrounded by handsome chaise lounges and drenched in sunlight.

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Pool House With Curtained Arches

Curtained arches on the poolhouse make for a more formal setting, ideal for entertaining.

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Designer Barry Dixon’s Pool

Tucked away in an acreage in horse country near Warrenton, Virginia, this sophisticated space is the work of designer and homeowner Barry Dixon. “The beauty of the natural world is extraordinarily charged with inspiration. All we have to do is bring it back inside with us,” Dixon says. See a detail on the next slide.

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