3 Picturesque Southern Pools

Elegant Escape

A pool surrounded by a grotto fountain, stonework, and vine-covered walls
Photography by Marcy Black Simpson. Styling by Tracey MacMillan Russell.

Lush flora and natural stone accent a graceful, contemporary cabana, lending an air of summertime ease to this dreamy oasis. For effortless outdoor entertaining, a lovely wet bar anchors the cabana with dark wood cabinets adorned with wrought iron details. Neutral stone outlines an arched farmhouse-style mirror painted turquoise, picking up cool tones of the nearby pool.

A pool and adjacent cabana with chair swings and a wet bar
Photography by Marcy Black Simpson. Styling by Tracey MacMillan Russell.

Soaring wood beams and arches frame the patio, while a gentle sky blue tile grounds the space in freshness. Worn garden chairs whose legs had decayed were given new life as airy swing chairs, imparting a breezy summertime feel that flows through the rest of the space. Organic neutrals combine with flickers of blue and coral to bring in colorful charm.