10 Beautiful Pool Houses That Make a Splash
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1/10Photograph by Peter MurdockThis pool house in Water Mill, NY, blurs the lines of in and outdoors. The entertaining space seamlessly transitions onto the existing mahogany deck and the fireplace makes it the perfect hangout spot for when the sun goes down. (Featured in HC&G, Sept/Oct 2014)Photograph by Peter MurdockThis pool house in Water Mill, NY, blurs the lines of in and outdoors. The entertaining space seamlessly transitions onto the existing mahogany deck and the fireplace makes it the perfect hangout spot for when the sun goes down. (Featured in HC&G, Sept/Oct 2014)
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2/10Photograph by Stephen Kent JohnsonThis two-story, rustic barn is the perfect pool house for entertaining. Large, sliding doors bring in a cool, summer breeze and allow for natural light to fill the space. Designed by New Hampshire-based company Bensonwood for a Water Mill, NY residence. (Featured in HC&G, July 15 2017)Photograph by Stephen Kent JohnsonThis two-story, rustic barn is the perfect pool house for entertaining. Large, sliding doors bring in a cool, summer breeze and allow for natural light to fill the space. Designed by New Hampshire-based company Bensonwood for a Water Mill, NY residence. (Featured in HC&G, July 15 2017)
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3/10Photograph by Chris MeechLandscape designer Pat Miller built this beach cottage pool house for her personal residence in Greenwich, CT. The vibrant yellow facade brings color and life to the backyard. (Featured in CTC&G, May 2014)Photograph by Chris MeechLandscape designer Pat Miller built this beach cottage pool house for her personal residence in Greenwich, CT. The vibrant yellow facade brings color and life to the backyard. (Featured in CTC&G, May 2014)
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4/10Photograph by Michael ElsdenNautilus Architects constructed this sleek pool house from glass, stone, steel, and exposed concrete. Large sliding doors open directly onto a large infinity pool, perfect for an afternoon swim. (Architecture Winner of the 2017 Connecticut IDAs)Photograph by Michael ElsdenNautilus Architects constructed this sleek pool house from glass, stone, steel, and exposed concrete. Large sliding doors open directly onto a large infinity pool, perfect for an afternoon swim. (Architecture Winner of the 2017 Connecticut IDAs)
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5/10Photograph by John GruenJust because the sun goes down, doesn’t mean your night has to end. Continue the conversations inside this pool house, designed by Larson and Paul Architects. We love the allusion to the vernacular barn with the semi-transparent, sliding doors and slanted, steel roof. (Architecture Winner of the 2015 Hamptons IDAs)Photograph by John GruenJust because the sun goes down, doesn’t mean your night has to end. Continue the conversations inside this pool house, designed by Larson and Paul Architects. We love the allusion to the vernacular barn with the semi-transparent, sliding doors and slanted, steel roof. (Architecture Winner of the 2015 Hamptons IDAs)
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6/10Photograph by Janine LaMontagneHusband and wife team, Elliott Kanbar and Barbara Rose, thought outside of the box, creating their pool house out of a shipping container. It houses all the necessities: a kitchenette with stone countertops, a bathroom with a tiled shower, a dining table for four, and an exterior shower. (Featured in CTC&G, June 2017)Photograph by Janine LaMontagneHusband and wife team, Elliott Kanbar and Barbara Rose, thought outside of the box, creating their pool house out of a shipping container. It houses all the necessities: a kitchenette with stone countertops, a bathroom with a tiled shower, a dining table for four, and an exterior shower. (Featured in CTC&G, June 2017)
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7/10Photograph by Paul DyerThis pool house is the perfect complement to the main residence. Complete with a full bedroom, kitchen, and dining room, it’s the ideal space for guests and entertaining. (Featured in SFC&G, November 2016)Photograph by Paul DyerThis pool house is the perfect complement to the main residence. Complete with a full bedroom, kitchen, and dining room, it’s the ideal space for guests and entertaining. (Featured in SFC&G, November 2016)
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8/10Photograph by Michelle Scotto of Sequined Asphault StudioWhite curtains soften the wooden frame and rooftop grasses cool the space from the hot sun in this pool house, a collaboration between Beinfield Architecture and Havilande Whitcomb Design. Included in the interior of this pavilion is a fireplace, wet bar, cabana, shower, and all-weather television. (Featured in CTC&G, June 2013)Photograph by Michelle Scotto of Sequined Asphault StudioWhite curtains soften the wooden frame and rooftop grasses cool the space from the hot sun in this pool house, a collaboration between Beinfield Architecture and Havilande Whitcomb Design. Included in the interior of this pavilion is a fireplace, wet bar, cabana, shower, and all-weather television. (Featured in CTC&G, June 2013)
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9/10Photograph by Caryn B. DavisHaving a space to escape the sun is paramount in any backyard. Here, blossoming trees grow over a pergola to offer a natural shade solution. We love the large, blue barn doors that bring character to this backyard. (Featured in CTC&G, May 2017)Photograph by Caryn B. DavisHaving a space to escape the sun is paramount in any backyard. Here, blossoming trees grow over a pergola to offer a natural shade solution. We love the large, blue barn doors that bring character to this backyard. (Featured in CTC&G, May 2017)
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10/10Photograph by Neil Landino Jr.A family in Redding wanted more than simply a pool house, they wanted a sculptural addition to their landscape. They turned to architect and designer Jonathan Wagner, who paid tribute to the centuries-old stone walls that trace the property. Natural fieldstone walls serve as the frame for this modern structure. (Featured in CTC&G, June 2016)Photograph by Neil Landino Jr.A family in Redding wanted more than simply a pool house, they wanted a sculptural addition to their landscape. They turned to architect and designer Jonathan Wagner, who paid tribute to the centuries-old stone walls that trace the property. Natural fieldstone walls serve as the frame for this modern structure. (Featured in CTC&G, June 2016)
This article appears in the June 2018 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
