The water reaches almost to the terrace edge, so the infinity pool becomes the first line you read in the outdoor space. Large glass openings pull the eye straight toward the sea, while the deck spreads out in pale bands around the pool. Seating stays restrained: loungers placed along the waterline, a shaded lounge set back under cover, and a dining table positioned to keep the view open. The result is a modern coastal villa with infinity pool where the horizon stays present from almost every angle.

Water, stone and the long pool edge

Natural stone and ceramic tiles form a broad deck around the pool, keeping water and pavement visually close. The basin is long and low, with a clear horizontal edge that repeats across the images. That line matters. It holds the composition together and gives the infinity pool terrace its calm structure. The loungers sit at the perimeter rather than scattered across the deck, which keeps attention on the water surface and the line where it meets the view.

Dark and light surfaces are used around the pool to sharpen the reflection on the water. Behind the deck, the background stays deliberately simple: low planting, a pale stone wall, and glass. Nothing competes with the pool. That is what makes this modern coastal villa with infinity pool read so clearly in the photographs. The deck, the water and the sightline operate as one sequence, with each surface leading into the next.

Shaded terraces that divide the day into zones

Under the covered parts of the terrace, the atmosphere changes at once. Loose sofas, separate chairs and a modular setup create an outdoor lounge pergola that sits beside the pool rather than away from it. Horizontal slats cast striped shadows across the floor, and those lines continue into the open terrace areas. The shading is not just overhead cover; it helps define where lounging begins and ends. The furniture stays light against the tiled floor and the beige ceiling, so the zone feels open even when it is enclosed by structure.

The covered terrace slatted pergola also acts as a threshold. Large glass openings bring daylight deep into the interior, so the terrace feels like a direct extension of the living spaces. In several views, the shaded zone sits between the pool and the house, with the wall, glass and overhang arranged in a clean sequence. That layering is quiet but effective. It gives the outdoor rooms a clear order without breaking the open relationship between inside, terrace and water.

Glass openings and the view beyond

Shifting light falls through the openings and across the deck, making the transition between interior and exterior easy to read. Sliding glass panels and broad glazed areas keep the sea visible even when you are standing under cover. The glass balustrade sea views reinforce that openness. Instead of closing off the edge, the transparent barrier leaves the horizon and the waterline in sight, which makes the terrace feel wider than it is. The view is not an extra; it shapes the entire arrangement.

A covered outdoor dining area with its own place on the terrace

The covered outdoor dining area is set under a roofed section with a long table and several chairs, so the space is clearly made for meals without losing the outlook. In the images, the table sits close to the transparent edge, with water and a rocky horizon behind it. A wooden tabletop, pale seating and the tile floor keep the setting visually steady. The dining zone feels compact, but it still opens outward because the glazing and balustrade keep the line of sight uninterrupted.

An outdoor kitchen barbecue terrace sits beside the dining table, giving the terrace a working side as well as a social one. The cooking block is not isolated from the rest of the plan. It connects directly to the circulation along the terrace, so the route from lounge to table to pool remains easy to follow. The cover above this area makes it usable in shade, while the open sides leave the sea and the surrounding landscape visible between the columns and glass sections.

Low planting and a stone wall frame the back of the scene

Behind the lounges and along the pool, the garden stays low and restrained. Small planting beds soften the base of a light stone wall, and that wall stretches across the background as a strong horizontal plane. It does more than close off the view. It gives the terrace a clear edge and lets the greenery sit in measured strips rather than spreading across the composition. The result is a background that supports the outdoor rooms instead of pulling focus away from them.

From several angles, the loungers and seating areas read as part of a route around the house, not as separate objects. The deck changes only lightly from one zone to the next, which keeps movement easy to follow. Glass, natural stone and ceramic tiles pool deck surfaces remain the main elements underfoot. They hold the space together while the pool, the dining table and the lounge each take a distinct role. Across all of it, the modern coastal villa with infinity pool keeps its emphasis on line, surface and view.

Light at the edge, in the evening and by day

Small points of light appear along the wall and across the terrace in the evening views, tracing the length of the outdoor space without overwhelming it. The effect is subtle. It picks out the edges of the stone, the floor and the planting strips, so the terrace remains legible after dark. During the day, the same surfaces work differently: the tiled deck reflects brightness, the stone anchors the perimeter, and the glass keeps the boundary open. The changing light is what gives the terrace its rhythm.

What stands out most is the order of the outdoor rooms. Water comes first, then the shaded lounge, then the covered dining area, and finally the stone wall and planting that hold the background in place. Each zone has its own use, but the transitions stay clear and direct. That is why the modern coastal villa with infinity pool reads as one connected outdoor landscape rather than a series of separate add-ons. The pool sets the pace, and the terraces follow it.

Photography: Marcel Remus

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Marcel Remus makelaar
Marga Comas inrichting