11 pool deck ideas for a supremely relaxing space

These pool deck ideas are for backyards big and small, and for every style you can imagine. From ultra-contemporary minimalist designs to tiny pool decks for small urban backyards, there’s bound to be a design that you can incorporate into your outdoor space. Already have a pool deck and want to enhance it? We have some ideas for cosmetic enhancements, too. 

Deck ideas with a pool for country backyards, back porches, and city courtyards? Yes – and more.

1. Small backyard? Add a small plunge pool

A small round pool surrounded by natural decking

(Image credit: Artisan Landscapes & Pools)

If you’re looking to integrate a pool into small decking ideas, then you should think about where a pool might fit in an existing deck, rather than trying to build a deck around a pool that’s too large for your space.