Custom Pool Design & Construction in Spring, TX

What Is Missing From Your Spring Backyard?

Before choosing a pool shape or finish, it helps to identify what is not working today.

• An unused or underdeveloped backyard
• A pool that feels disconnected from the house
• An outdated swimming pool
• Aging pool equipment
• Limited space around an existing pool
• A desire for a spa or shallow lounging area
• A lack of nighttime atmosphere
• An outdoor area that does not work well for guests
• A pool that needs resurfacing or cosmetic updates
• A desire for a water feature
• A need to rethink the entire backyard rather than just the pool

Designing a Pool Around Your Spring Property

Spring contains a mix of established residential neighborhoods and newer developments, so there is no universal backyard formula.

One property may have mature landscaping and an existing outdoor structure. Another may have a relatively open yard where the pool, patio and entertaining spaces can be planned together.

Creating Separate Areas Without Dividing the Backyard

A useful backyard often needs several functions at once. The pool may be the center, but it does not need to occupy every available square foot.

• Swimming — open water for recreation and exercise.
• Relaxing — a spa, Baja shelf, tanning ledge or comfortable poolside area.
• Entertaining — space for chairs, tables and groups of guests.
• Moving through the yard — practical paths between the home, pool and other outdoor spaces.
• Landscaping — planting areas that soften the transition between hardscape and water.

Custom Concrete and Gunite Pools in Spring

For homeowners who want a pool designed around a particular property, concrete and gunite construction allow considerable flexibility in shape and configuration.

• Custom pool geometry
• Integrated spas
• Baja shelves
• Tanning ledges
• Custom steps
• Pool coping
• Tile
• Interior finishes
• Decking
• Water features
• Lighting

When an Existing Spring Pool Needs a New Direction

An existing pool can be evaluated to determine which parts are worth retaining and which areas need improvement.

• Pool surface
• Tile
• Coping
• Lighting
• Pumps
• Filtration
• Controls
• Water features
• Spa components
• Pool surroundings
• Water-treatment systems

Water Features for Spring Backyards

• Rock waterfalls — Useful when the homeowner wants a more natural, landscape-oriented appearance.
• Spa spillways — Create a visual and functional connection between a raised spa and pool.
• Sheer descents — Provide a cleaner, more architectural sheet of flowing water.
• Scuppers — Can introduce water movement from a wall or raised structure.
• Bubblers — Work particularly well with shallow shelves and lounging areas.
• Custom fountains — Can provide a decorative element where a larger waterfall would be inappropriate.

Do Not Forget the Area Around the Pool

A swimming pool without enough usable surrounding space can become frustrating. There needs to be somewhere to walk, sit, place furniture and transition between the house and water.

The design can account for entry and exit points, walking routes, seating, tables, outdoor entertaining, access to the home, landscaping, lighting and maintenance access.

Pool Equipment Should Be Planned Before Construction

A beautiful pool can become difficult to own if the supporting equipment is poorly matched to the system. The pool's circulation, filtration, spa, water features, lighting and water-treatment technology all affect equipment requirements.

Building a Backyard That Still Works Five Years From Now

A pool project should be considered beyond the day construction ends. Ask how the backyard will function after the novelty wears off.

Where will the furniture go? Will there still be enough room for family activities? Can the equipment be accessed? Will the water feature be easy to operate? Will the lighting work for evening use? Does the pool still connect naturally with the house? Can the family use the outdoor space when nobody is swimming?

Common Spring Pool Planning Mistakes

• Choosing the pool shape before planning the backyard
• Using all available space for water
• Adding features without considering the equipment
• Treating lighting as an afterthought
• Renovating without evaluating the existing structure
• Designing only for appearance