Matching small pool houses, plus a linking arbor and gate, provide a strong architectural backdrop to this pool. Behind the chaises lies a shaded area, created by an elongated pergola, for relaxing outside of the harsh sun.
A hot tub sited between two sets of stairs in the pool is an elegant solution. Sturdy, yet comfortable chaises add to the spa-like appeal.
Rustic Misty Rose sandstone from Arizona surrounds this pool, softly shaded by Sophora japonica trees.
Soft grasses and a summery mix of perennials including stachys, artemisia, and nepeta obscure the pool fence at this waterside location.
Raising the pool from grade allowed Hollander to reduce the height of the required fencing here; the border includes Rosa ‘Heritage’, hydrangeas, Lythrum, and Phlox paniculata ‘David’, which Hollander says is “the best white phlox.”
The purple-blue blooms of Perovskia atriplicifolia (a good substitute for lavender), a bluestone terrace, and a dark gunite pool create a serene, minimalist composition.