Venice
The Venice pool is brimming with smart contemporary style and is a must-have addition to style-conscious homes. The pool features a grand entrance with spacious steps and ample seating, whilst still offering extensive space for swimming. The seating can also be enhanced with optional spa jets. The Venice is an outstanding example of what can be achieved with a simple rectangular swimming pool.
Brooklyn
The Brooklyn pool is a stunning design equipped with a relaxing spa and with steps leading to a versatile platform that can be used for seating or kids’ play. The pool and spa can run simultaneously or be used independently of each other. The Brooklyn also offers a spacious swimming area that’s completely unobstructed, ideal for swimming laps or simply enjoying the water.
Brampton
The Brampton features striking geometric lines that create a design focal point in your garden. With dual entry and exit points, the Brampton is a highly efficient design that offers real versatility in any setting. It includes ample bench seating running the full length of the pool and a clear and spacious area for swimming.
Sunseeker
The Sunseeker is an elegant and modern design, full of crisp lines. This pool features a full-length step for convenient access, an unobstructed section for swimming, and a large platform that’s ideal for seating or play. With a safety ledge and non-slip benches and steps, the Sunseeker is the ideal solution for the entire family.
Billabong
The Billabong is a classic rectangular design with four strong square corners. With entry steps at both sides of the shallow end, this pool is accessible in any space. With seating at the shallow end, the Billabong offers a spacious swimming area that’s ideal for the whole family, and perfect for kids who love to jump and splash about in the deep end.
Plunge Pool
The petite Plunge pool could be the ideal choice if you have a smaller yard. A compact bench and dual entry steps help to maximise the space available for swimming and allow for versatile placement. A safety ledge built into the vertical walls of the pools ensures that children are protected and parents can relax – a fantastic choice for courtyards and smaller spaces.
Lap Pool
Designed for formal settings and narrow spaces, the Lap Pool is full of modern style. Affording you plenty of entertainment space around the pool area, the entry steps flow neatly. A wide seating area offers ample space to relax and can be installed with optional spa jets. A versatile design that’s great for swimming, games, exercise, or simply unwinding.
Caprice
The Caprice is a slimline solution that makes it easier to fit a pool into a smaller space. It offers plentiful swimming space as well as a bench seat along one side. You can also include an optional spa seat for total relaxation. Entry points at either end of the pool mean this versatile design has lots of placement options.
Venice Slimline
Created for properties where space is at a premium, the Venice Slimline pool is a narrower version of the Venice pool sporting ample space for swimming laps and a generous central entry point into the shallow end of the pool. Featuring a child safety ledge and a comfortable swim out bench, this pool is ideal for homeowners looking to maximise space for both sport and leisure.
Billabong Slimline
A slimline version of the popular Billabong pool, this sleek, square pool is the perfect match for contemporary homes where minimalism and geometric angles are in style. Available in two sizes up to 7.2m in length, the Billabong Slimline pool offers ample length and depth for serious swimming, and features dual benches and swim outs for relaxing and entertaining guests.
Plunge Slimline
The Plunge Slimline is the perfect choice for buyers looking for a compact but stylish swimming pool to relax in. With a flat bottom of 1.6m in depth and bench seating around the perimeter of the pool, the Plunge Slimline is a great choice for families with young children or buyers looking for a pool to entertain guests in.
Swim Spa
Offering more space to splash and swim than a traditional spa, the Swim Spa pool is designed for homeowners looking for somewhere to relax and unwind. The Swim Spa sports generous seating at both sides of the pool entry with spa options including spa jets, air bed, heating, and swim jets enabling you to customise your Swim Spa the way you like it.
Horse-Shoe Spa
The Horse-Shoe Spa is another spa pool, this time designed in the shape of a horse-shoe. Featuring a curved seating area around the perimeter of the pool, the horse-shoe shape makes this spa pool ideal for close gatherings in compact gardens. The Horse-Shoe Spa pool, like our other spa pools, can be fitted with optional spa fittings including spa jets, heating, and an air bed.
Oval Spa
The Oval Spa pool is a spa pool for buyers looking for a luxurious pool with a more rounded finish. Combining comfortable bench seating with optional spa jets and heating, the Oval Spa is a great choice for buyers looking for a contemporary pool that’s fitted with cutting-edge jets but sporting a softer, more traditional style.
Square Spa
The Square Spa makes the perfect addition to a traditional swimming pool set-up. Unwind after swimming laps in the pool with a dip in a compact, heated Square Spa, which seats up to nine comfortably. The Square Spa is fitted with nine spa jets, and is economical to heat, making it the perfect pool for relaxing and entertaining small groups.
How to choose the right pool design?
Deciding that you want to have a top-quality swimming pool installed by the professionals at Gibson Family Pools is an easy decision. But sometimes it’s difficult to choose an option. It’s safe to say that Barrier Reef Pools offers an impressive range of pool designs. The first step is to decide which type of pool will best suit your yard and your needs.
Family Pools
Designed to suit families with yards of all shapes and sizes, family pools are a versatile choice. Family pool designs feature varied pool depths to suit younger and older children, enough size to fit a large number of people and are big enough for fitness based activities.
Lap Pools
If your priority is being able to use your new pool for training and exercise purposes, a lap pool may be the best option for you. Designed specifically to provide unmatched exercise opportunities from the comfort of your backyard, our lap pool options include eight and twelve metre lengths, depending on your preference and the size of your yard. Lap pools are also perfect for relaxation, especially at the end of a period of intense training. If you want to learn more about this pool type, check out our blog about how much lap pools cost!
Plunge Pools
Throughout Australia, houses are constantly growing in size, and people are looking to make more use of their backyards. With a plunge pool, you don’t need to lose a significant amount of your yard, as these pool designs can be effectively tucked into a corner! Optimise your lifestyle while making efficient use of your space.
Spas
If you’re less interested in the physical side of swimming, why not opt for the relaxing side? A spa allows you to enjoy the benefits after a hard day at work. If you can’t decide where your priorities lie, we’ve got you covered, as Barrier Reef Pools also offer a swim spa range, meaning you’ll never have to choose. Adapt swimming into your lifestyle with this conveniently designed pool, knowing that you can use the spa facilities to relax afterwards.
We can help you choose your optimum size
Once you’ve decided on your ideal pool design, we can help you determine which size would best suit your needs. Here at Gibson Family Pools, we can install swimming pools in small, medium, and large sizes, meaning we have something to suit everyone.
If you have a large yard, why not make a statement and choose your dream pool design?
Alternatively, if you’re restricted for space, this doesn’t mean you need to miss out. We can help you optimise your space by adding a small pool with big relaxation and swimming potential.
If you’d like to learn more about our pool designs, call us today on 02 6581 3232 or come visit our Port Macquarie store!
Pool Design FAQ's
What shapes do your pool designs come in?
We offer a wide range of pool shapes and sizes to suit any yard type, including a more natural lagoon style. Lap pools, plunge pools and spas are also available.
See the full range of shapes here.
What aspects of your pool designs can you customise?
Barrier Reef fibreglass pools are prefabricated and cannot be customised in shape or size. However, our range of styles and sizes is the widest in Australia, meaning you can find a pool with the correct shape, depth and size to suit your yard perfectly.
Additionally, we have a range of 10 different colours for your internal coating, and you can also customise exterior tiling, landscaping and pool fence choices for complete personalisation.
What sizes do your pool designs come in?
We have a pool size to suit any need. Our smallest plunge pools start at 1.6 x 4.2 metres with a flat 1.6m depth, and increase to 4.4 x 11 metres for our larger family pools, with depths of up to 1.9 metres.
Standalone spas start at 2.6 m x 2.6m square.
What are the most popular swimming pool designs for residential properties?
Residential modern pool designs often focus on sleek lines and minimalist aesthetics that blend with the landscape. Options like rectangular pools with infinity edges, lap pools for narrow spaces, and geometric designs are popular. Concrete pool designs are highly adaptable, offering flexibility for customised features like built-in seating or waterfalls. Many homeowners also consider pool house designs for added functionality, providing a convenient space to change, relax, and entertain around the pool.
Are concrete pool designs customisable?
Yes, concrete pool designs are fully customisable, making them a versatile choice for any backyard. With concrete pools, homeowners can choose specific shapes, depths, and finishes to suit their style and functional requirements. These designs can be seamlessly integrated into various pool landscape designs, blending with gardens, patios, or decking to create a cohesive look. Pool designs in Port Macquarie can reflect the natural landscape or coastal surroundings to enhance the property’s overall feel.
How can I choose the right pool design to suit my landscape?
Choosing the right pool design involves considering your available space, style preferences, and usage needs. For smaller spaces, plunge pools or narrow lap pools are ideal, while larger yards can accommodate more elaborate residential modern pool designs, such as those with integrated pool house designs. Pool landscape designs also play a role in connecting the pool with your yard, adding features like surrounding greenery, rock features, or lighting to create a harmonious outdoor environment.
