These pool house ideas will help you maximize your backyard for outdoor entertaining and help store pool supplies.
The verdant greenery contrasts with the brown siding and white trim.
A gate provides easy access to the pool and front and back doors to the pool house.
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Modern Pool House
Laura Hull
Embracemidcentury modern stylewith an open-concept pool house.
This outdoor structure adds shade by the pool and has built-in bench-style seating for summer gatherings.
Pool House with Deck
The neutralexterior colorallows the natural elements to shine.
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An ivy-covered wall makes the structure look right at home in a tropical environment.
It also pairs well with grass peeking between thepaver stonesand the deck seating area.
This pool house design utilizes a covered patio attached to the house.
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Wood columns and climbing plants give it a natural look, whilewicker furniturecreates a great spot for gathering.
Thissmall shedhas enough space for a simple seating area in the shade.
It can also be a great option for storing equipment when the pool isnt in use.
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Chaise chairs provide a spot to relax in the sun.
This pool house doubles as a small cottage with two beds for visitors.
The bright pink used in this design stands out against white siding and a gray roof.
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The brightshade of pinkis a great complementary color to the tall flowers surrounding the structure.
Gazebo Pool House
Consider a gazeboif youre looking for a pool house idea that adds extra shade.
This large stone structure shades the seating area, but open archways still allow for plenty of fresh air.
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Its a great option for taking a break from the sun on a hot summer day by the pool.
Cottage Pool House
Costas Picadas
Climbing rosestransform this simple pool house into something magical.
The pink roses create an archway over the door that opens into an indoor seating area.
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Outdoor wicker furniture lets guests enjoy the landscaping next to the pool and completes thecottage-style design.
They also make it easier to move bulky pool supplies in and out.
An exterior built-in bar makes it easy to serve drinks poolside.
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The slight overhang from the roof creates shade in a sunny backyard.
Cozy Outdoor Fireplace
Dan Piassick
Warm up after swimming by sitting next to an outdoor fireplace.
Outdoor Entertaining Bar
Jay Wilde
If you love entertaining, consider this pool house idea.
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It includes a seating area for gathering next to the water and abuilt-in barfor serving up drinks.
A sliding barn door provides privacy for an indoor changing area.
Cottage-Style Pavilion
Jay Graham
A layered grid and latticework support columns create a light and graceful look.
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This pavilion is the perfect backdrop for the glimmering pool.
It provides ample space foroutdoor furniture, allowing a cozy meal under the shade.
This one includes a bar, a bedroom, and a bath.
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Such a roof still provides shade from the sun, but it adds to the pavilion’s airy quality.
Here, the vented roof rests on classically fluted columns, anda trellis enables privacyfrom the neighboring yard.
The deck and pavilion usesimilar hues to ensure continuitythroughout the space.
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This columned version includes a bedroom, bath, living area,and kitchenette.
An old jukebox inside provides water music.
The screen allows the pavilion to function as a place for dining as well as enjoying other outdoor activities.
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Unlike solid glass, the screen fabric keeps the space airy and comfortable.
Here, the clean lines reflectthe 1940s modernism of the designthe perfect backdrop for the swimming pool.
Afireplace in the centerensures that the pavilion is the ideal gathering place for a cool evening.
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Comfortable chairs provide a cozy place to watch the kids in the pool or enjoy an afternoon snack.
Here, thestucco frameand yellow paint go together perfectly with the main home.
A walkway invites guests to enjoy the view from the pavilion, while latticework screening adds privacy.
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A large dining set andoverhead chandelierensure the pavilion can be used anytime.
The greenery adds atropical appealto the poolside pavilion while softening the exterior.
Large Pool House with Seating
A large pavilion can be an idyllic backdrop for your swimming pool.
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This pavilion was inspired by British Colonial architecture and is softened with greenery that scales the columns.
Outdoor furniture and a dining table create a perfect place to enjoy asummer cookout.
The tropical plantings, however, create romance and mystery.
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Maximized Potential
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Placinga pool or spaclose to a deck strengthens the enjoyment potential of both.
This multilevel deck is a destination and a corridor to the pool.
The hot tub is nearby, too, but thedeck’s structurehelps screen and seclude it from the house.
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Pool houses under 300 feet are generally used for storage or as a changing area.
If a pool is too close to the house, then flooding or splashes could damage the electrical wiring.
This is why a pool should be at least 10 feet away.
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However, a custom pool house should cost about $150 to $600 per square foot.
How much does building a pool house cost in 2025?Home Advisor.
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