The ultimate backyard flex was once a rectangular in-ground pool, its turquoise water glimmering under the sun. In today’s luxury market, that symbol seems almost quaint, as designers push the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. According to John Owens, CEO of Anthony & Sylvan Pools, pool design has ...

Beyond Backyard Living Creations has formalized its evolution from a specialty water feature studio into a full-service design-build firm, now offering complete luxury outdoor living packages across ...

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Increasingly, luxury outdoor design is less concerned with a pool as a singular feature than with creating an environment ...

Homeowners looking to transform their outdoor spaces into a dream backyard will not want to miss Arizona’s premier outdoor living event, the Ultimate Backyard Expo, hosted by California Pools & ...

Spools are the wellness feature replacing traditional pools. Spools combine the perks of a spa and small pool, offering a compact spot to relax, cool off, and enjoy year-round. They’re becoming ...

From a full-scale, resortlike backyard retreat to a small-but-lush interior courtyard that serves as the focal point of a home, these outdoor escapes prove that size doesn't matter when creating the ...