10 Small Contemporary Swimming Pool Designs That’ll Turn Your Backyard Into A Private Oasis

A small backyard doesn’t mean you can’t transform it into an awesome private oasis. One of the best things that you can have for your small backyard is a small contemporary swimming pool.

The first reason why it is recommended to have a small swimming pool is you will have more space in your backyard for other things such as an outdoor seating area and a fire pit.

A small swimming pool also means you can save on building costs and treatment costs. With this pool, you can have a higher level of intimacy than with a large pool. A small pool is perfect for relaxation and lounging with family and friends.

If you are interested to have one, hope our small contemporary swimming pool designs below can help you to turn your backyard into a private oasis.

1. Fire Island House by Andrew Franz Architect

Fire Island House by Andrew Franz Architect has a small contemporary swimming pool design complete with entertainment facilities. Around the pool, there are outdoor seating, outdoor dining, and an outdoor grill.

Photographer: Albert Vecerka/Esto, Tria Giovan for Summer to Summer by Vendome Press

2. House on A Cliff by Kerimov Architects

A small contemporary swimming pool design in House on A Cliff by Kerimov Architects is about simplicity. Next to this pool, there is a fire pit and outdoor lounge chairs where one can sit and enjoy the stunning view of the sea.

Photography: Kerimov Architects

3. Invermark by SAOTA

This small contemporary swimming pool design is perfect for you who want to enjoy green views outside your house intimately. Invermark by SAOTA uses its small swimming pool as the focal point where everyone can gather and sit in the seating area near the pool to have a relaxed time by enjoying the views.

Photographers: Adam Letch and Stefan Antoni

4. VD House by Futuris Architects

A small house also can have a private oasis in its small backyard just like this one. VD House by Futuris Architects uses a small contemporary swimming pool design to provide the house owner with a cozy place to enjoy the outdoors complete with outdoor seating.

Photography: Futuris Architects

5. Verdant Verandah by HYLA Architects

An empty area near the side garden can be the best place for a small swimming pool. Verdant Verandah by HYLA Architects uses the area near its side garden for a small swimming pool. It is a clever idea to have an entertainment outdoor place and good privacy at the same time.

Photographer: Derek Swalwell

6. Dark Light House by Aaron Neubert Architects

Dark Light House by Aaron Neubert Architects is a single-family residence with a small contemporary swimming pool design. This house has a simple small swimming pool in its backyard. The pool deck is made of wood, strengthening the connection between the pool and surrounding nature with its natural look.

Photographer: Brian Thomas Jones

7. Lacuna House by Bijl Architecture

The small contemporary swimming pool design in this generous home is completed with a frameless glass pool fence. Lacuna House by Bijl Architecture not only uses this fence for safety but also for adding an elegant look to the area around the pool.

Photographer: Tom Ferguson

8. St. Kilda Gable End House by MRTN Architects

St. Kilda Gable End House by MRTN Architects also uses a frameless glass pool fence for its small pool as well. It is a small contemporary swimming pool design that can give your backyard an elegant look. As you see, the small pool in this house allows the owner to have more free space for a garden.

Photographer: Lauren Banford

9. Tepoztlan Lounge by Cadaval & Solà-Morales

If a rectangular pool is too ordinary, try to build a round small pool. Tepoztlan Lounge by Cadaval & Solà-Morales builds a small round pool as a focal point for its backyard. This house has a large backyard and the small pool helps the house to have more free space in the backyard for greenery.

Photographer: Diego Berruecos

10. Casa B by Architrend Architecture

This rooftop swimming pool also can give you inspiration for your backyard. Casa B by Architrend Architecture uses wood as the main material to design the pool deck. Besides lounge outdoor chairs, there are many other options that you can choose for your backyards such as a bench or teak furniture.

Photographer: Moreno Maggi