One of our favorite fun-sized Family Fun Pools for the Ahart Family! Pops of colors, vibrant blue hues and gorgeous firebowl features brings this backyard to life! Natural stone travertine coping, ledger stone on the raised wall, and surrounded by beautiful tan comfort decking all around will give this backyard a classic style for many years to enjoy!

Infinity edge pool with hot tub. Photos: Charlie Spadone

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The subtle changes begin as soon as you walk out the back door of the house. The existing decking had a lot of what we call "tweeners"; areas that are overly generous walkways, yet not large enough to house furniture. The awkwardly small bluestone patio was expanded to accommodate a generous seating area. This was done by pushing the step-down closer to the pool. Our talented stone mason carefully married the new bluestone into the existing portion of the patio, resulting in an imperceptible difference between the two. As you descend the new bluestone steps to the pool level, your bare feet will be thankful for the new smooth-finished, limestone-colored concrete, with a hand cut pattern carefully etched into it's surface. The old red brick decking was so hot that the owners could not walk around the pool with their bare feet. The brick coping was also replaced with an eased edge, Pennsylvania Premier Stone which matches the new step treads throughout the project. Between the house and the pool, a large raised planter was reconfigured, giving additional space to the pool deck for a shaded lounge chair area. Across the pool, a bank of rather tall painted brick retaining walls were cut down, shortened and moved. This lessened the visual impact of the walls (which were overwhelming in the space) and also opened up a new seating area, nestled under the arms of the massive Pecan tree at the back of the property. Rather than continuing solid decking around the entire pool, the area near these walls has been transformed to large stone stepper pads set in a sea of beautiful St. Augustine lawn. This creates a visually softened area that is still suited to setting tables and chairs when the guest list calls for additional seating. The spa area is possibly the most dramatic change on this project. Yet more raised planter walls divided this area into awkward spaces, unsuited for proper furniture placement. The planters were removed, new stone decks added, and once again expertly married into the existing decks, opening the area to house a large dining table and a newly built-in BBQ area. The spa itself was re-imagined with the bluestone coping and painted brick veneer. The most impressive addition though is the new handmade glazed tiles that surround the existing cast stone water feature. This water feature was almost unnoticeable against the painted brick wall, but now the dramatic arch and pop of color draw the eye to this quaint little corner of the property. Originally designed by one of the most notable landscape architects in town, this once impressive project had faltered in recent years. The pool and spa still functioned well, and the client wanted to keep it intact. In addition, they wanted to keep as much of the existing landscape as possible. But, the surrounding decks, walls and steps were fair game. At first glance, one might think that our changes were simple material changes. However, upon closer inspection, one can see the subtle-yet-transformative changes that came together to update this classic pool in a tasteful, timeless manner, as well as to improve the flow and usability of the deck areas, while softening the feel of this massive hardscape.

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View of scuppers, perimeter overflow spa, water wall, tanning deck and feature wall.

Have an idea you want to be brought to life? Our creative client Amanda Petree envisioned and drew out this backyard paradise with a floating deck in the middle of the pool! This gorgeous geometric custom pool features a floating Trex Deck with travertine pavers as stepping stones to the deck, plus you can swim UNDER the deck! This custom pool also features the PV3 In-floor cleaning system, it has a gorgeous raised wall with split face ledger stone, porcelain pool waterline tile, water features, travertine coping to match and Dhurrie Beige comfort deck to tie in the whole backyard together. Have you seen the sunset shots of this pool? Totally different vibe! Designer: Mike Richard Project Manager: Jose Zepeda Photographer: Cove Studio Productions

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An infinity pool that drops right off into the Delaware Bay. A year round spa gives you the perfect place to take in the views all year long.

Superior Pools WON the #1 Pool In The World For 2019. Voted on by fans presented By APSP also know as Pool and Hot Tub Alliance. https://www.apsp.org/ Custom Swimming Pool & Spa Includes Jesus Steps with bubblers. Led Deck Jets Two Fire and Water bowls, Raised Area With Stainless Steel Scuppers, and Travertine. Custom Swimming Pool and Spa. With Swimming Pool Sunshelf. Swimming Pool Swimming Pool Glass Tile. Swimming Pool Pebble Finish. Travertine Decking. Swimming Pool waterfalls. Swimming Pool Scuppers. Ledge Loungers. Custom Planters. Led Bubblers. https://www.superiorpools.com/

Gorgeous raised bond beam with ledger stones and two columns and sheer descent at the center topped with two water bowls. Decking all around and beautiful patio to stay cool or dry.

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes built this stunning Waterfront Transitional home on prestigious Applehead Island in Horseshoe Bay Texas. Abundant use of glass and clean lines define the home’s exterior for a waterfront home that stands out from others on the island.

Mark Singer