257 British Colonial Swimming Pool Design Ideas

Photos by Josh Savage for Coastal Living You can order a full set of plans or a study set for this home. Go to: http://www.allisonramseyarchitect.com/fullpage.cfm?id=211
Built around a pool - preeyaredy65

Renovated to accommodate a family of eight, this oceanfront home proudly overlooks the gateway to Marblehead Neck. This renovation preserves and highlights the character and charm of the existing circa 1900 gambrel while providing comfortable living for this large family. The finished product is a unique combination of fresh traditional, as exemplified by the contrast of the pool house interior and exterior. Photo Credit: Eric Roth
water colour for wall - venus_velayutham

Jeff McNamara

Brad Caricofe

Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography

Dickson Dunlap Studios

MGM Marbles & Stones Made in Italy Enquire at Equip-Bathrooms. Email: equip-global@equip-design.com

An outdoor kitchen and dining area is adjacent to the traditional pool that lies just beyond the back patio, laid with blue stone.

At first glance, the pool room had dated paneled walls and boarded up windows; the pool itself had rings and streaks and the concrete decking around it was cracked and uneven. On the upside there was an impressive wall of windows that filled the room with lots of natural light. My thought was if we lighten the walls, and darken the pool and ceiling, the contrast would give the space a rich luxurious feel. The ceiling was paneled like the walls too, but lacked its own personality. For it's make over, it required a second floor to be built eighteen feet high to do the work safely. Once it was built we added big chunky, rustic beams with iron strapping and wrapped the room with a beautiful border of scripture. One of the walls was hand painted with a mural of Jesus overlooking Israel. This amazing artwork brought in color and gives the effect of windows. The staircase was basic wood; we redesigned it with distressed wood and iron railing. There was enough space for a built in beverage bar and a space for rolled towels. The different elements working together provided the harmony in texture and color that makes it feel warm and inviting.....

FLAT WORK, STONE BENCH SEATING

Natural pool in the grounds of the renovated Victorian House.