Don't rule out a backyard pool just because you have a small space. Opting for a compact pool might seem a compromise, but these clever cooling spots prove otherwise. From petite pool-side cabanas to ...

Small fountains enliven the two small square pools that link the hot tub and the pool in the Matheneys' backyard. The Matheneys Robert and Beverly Matheney have the kind of pool you'd expect to see at ...

Sometimes, Sarasota’s heat can flatten ambition, and the idea of swimming laps feels less like leisure than labor. The answer isn’t bigger but smaller: pools designed for lingering, sipping and ...