Decorating & Design
18 Pool Patios You’ll Want to Hang Out On All Summer Long
Updated on January 8, 2024
The patio is an essential sidekick to everyone’s favorite backyard amenity: the pool! It’s where you dry off after swimming some laps, watch the kids splashing around, and relax on a lounge chair with a good book (and beverage!) in hand. We’re sharing some of our best pool patios, from from resort-style cabanas to poolside bars and cool city decks.
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Make the most of your outdoor space by giving it designated zones. This efficient and modern patio has areas for dining, sunbathing and even poolside campfires.
Photographer: Kim Christie
Source: House & Home June 2012
Designer: Architect, Tony Robins
Having a cabana right next to the pool is the perfect way to get relief from the sun on those extra hot days. The L-shaped couch and chandelier make this corner feel like a proper outdoor living room.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home May 2017
Designer: Artistic Gardens
Concrete stepping stones in the grass provide swimmers with a nice walkway from pool to patio. To soften the hardscaping in this backyard, the owners incorporated fresh grass, lush green plants and an intimate table for two.
Photographer: Kim Jeffery
Source: House & Home July 2018
This patio feels more like an oasis thanks to the trimmed hedges, tall trees and pond (complete with floating lily pads). Cushioned lounge chairs and an outdoor sofa allow you to soak in the scenery with maximum comfort.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home July 2012
Designer: Mark Hartley Landscape Architects
This wooden sun deck has a luxury resort energy. The sleek architecture is amplified with a modern seating area, tropical potted plants and even a fireplace.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home July 2010
Designer: Ron Carter
Having a small tent on the patio can serve a multitude of purposes. Use it as a changing area, to stow away your poolside essentials or to seek shade when the UV rays become a bit too strong.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home June 2008
Designer: Sharon McKenzie
A variety of seating, greenery and outdoor accents make this small backyard in the city feeling like an urban retreat. The upper and lower patios provide distinct dining and hangout zones, while the garage is smartly disguised with cedar planks.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home September 2015
Designer: Joel Loblaw
This patio emulates the pool’s design with an infinity-like edge. The large slabs of stone give it an ultramodern ambience.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home February 2018
Designer: Alda Perreira, Alda Perreira Design
This sprawling terrace feels like a natural extension of the indoor living space. It’s bordered with a bougainvillea hedge and open railings, allowing the sweeping views to be left unobstructed.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home May 2015
This covered living room provides the ultimate indoor-outdoor living experience, with the added bonus of being poolside. Breezy curtains and a dining umbrella give it major vacation vibes.
Photographer: André Rider
Source: House & Home June 2016
Designer: Les Ensembliers
Enjoying the water on cooler nights isn’t an issue when you have a firepit right next to it. Softly lit trees set the mood, while a set of floating chair adds a pop of color and character to the all-white space.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Designer: House & Home August 2014
This backyard opted for poolside grass over concrete, providing swimmers and loungers with a soft and refreshing area to walk around. A trio of chairs and an outdoor love seat offers seating options in the shade and sun.
Photographer: Jessica Glynn
Source: House & Home October 2019
Designer: Haynes-Roberts; Architecture by Addison Mizner
This backyard prioritizes comfort with curvy lounge chairs that surround the water. The rolled up towels are not only convenient, but instantly elevate the patio with resort vibes.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home April 2009
Designer: Landscape architect Mark Hartley
This home also skipped on the concrete patio and kept things natural with a green lawn. The small border around the pool creates a seamless transition between the patio and landscaping.
Photographer: André Rider
Source: House & Home May 2020
Designer: Richard Ouellette & Maxime Vandal, Les Ensembliers
To avoid wet feet from trickling into the house when happy hour hits, this home has an outdoor bar and seating area. The mounted television is another way to bring the comforts of indoors out.
Photographer: Jeff Speed
Source: H&H Video
Designer: Joel Loblaw
This stone patio offers plenty of space for sunbathers and shade seekers alike. A blue and white awning with a a large sign on the wall brings a playful Hamptons vibe to the space.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: House & Home May 2019
If you don’t have a built-in awning, ac contemporary umbrella can help keep things shaded when spending time next to the pool. A concrete bench borders the pool, providing extra seating for those who just want to dip in their feet.
Photographer: Lu Tapp
Source: AllModern
Designer: Donna Garlough
This designer created a more rustic poolside experience by using gravel for the patio and setting up a modern fire pit. What more do you need?
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home June 2022
Designer: Arren Williams