Pool Features and Design Options
A custom inground swimming pool becomes more functional when it is designed with the right features and materials.
Elements such as seating ledges, spas, lighting, and water movement influence how the space is used and how the backyard feels.
Ready to Design Your Pool Features?
The right features bring a pool to life, enhancing its beauty, comfort, and everyday enjoyment. A design consultation helps identify the materials, water features, seating, and safety options that best fit your property and lifestyle.


Designing the Pool as a Complete Space
Features work best when they are included in the design from the beginning.
Steps, benches, sun ledges, and gathering areas help organize how people move through the pool and surrounding space. Materials and finishes are selected so the pool complements the architecture of the home.
When these elements are considered early in the design process, the backyard feels cohesive.

Water & Fire Features and Gathering Elements
Water and fire features introduce motion and visual interest.
Sun ledges create shallow areas for lounging and conversation. Integrated spas and spillovers can become a natural gathering point.
Deck jets, laminar jets, waterfalls, and bubblers add movement and sound that enhance the atmosphere of the pool.

Materials and Finishes
Materials help define the appearance of the pool.
Coping materials such as travertine or granite create the edge of the pool and connect it to the deck. Interior finishes including quartz or aggregate surfaces determine the texture and color of the water.
Waterline tiles and accent details provide visual definition.

Comfort, Safety, and Automation
Additional equipment can simplify pool ownership.
Automatic covers, safety covers, and handrails improve safety and accessibility. Automation systems allow homeowners to manage lighting, heating, and circulation equipment with simple controls.
Cleaning systems and robotic cleaners can also help maintain water clarity.
Discuss Your Pool Features
Choosing features is part of shaping how the pool will function day to day.
The design team can help organize the available options and determine which elements fit the layout of the backyard.