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The built in bench with plenty of storage creates an efficient family entry. Separation from the laundry provides a perfect place for the family dog to hang out while he's drying off after a swim! Complete with his own entry door! photo by: Jason Hulet

Our clients dogs are waiting for the rest of the family to join them for some summer fun. Westhauser Photography
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Contemporary vanishing edge custom gunite pool on Galveston Bay, with spa bar, swim up bar, fire+water features, glass tile, landscaping, landscape lighting and fire pit. A custom dog pool for the furry friends is also featured in this design.

Our clients wish list was fairly simple: a small, traditional pool with a raised spa. They wanted enough deck space for light entertaining around the pool, but due to their generous covered veranda, they did not require much more than that. Oh--and a little yard space for the dog! The entire design was really driven by a very strong central sight line through the house, all the way from the front door. Using this as the center-line for the pool, we pushed the pool as far toward the rear property line as code would allow and then created the main focal feature of the project: a seven-foot-tall limestone and cast stone wall, with a laser-cut steel sculpture, created the project designer. The cast stone columns and center arch echo the architecture of the home and create the perfect backdrop for the raised spa. The same wrought-iron gas lanterns used at the front entry of the home are repeated on columns here. The color palette is subtle and classic, much like the interior of the home and the decor within the grand veranda directly adjacent the pool. 18"x30" blocks of limestone were used to create the wall at the rear of the property, and harmonizing with the veneer on the home. The pool is finished with Pennsylvania Premier coping, with a bull-nosed edge, shadowed by a 2" band of black granite. The surrounding decks are Travertine pavers in a 'Versailles' pattern, bordered by a 12" band of Pennsylvania stone. The pool utilizes three different glass tiles for a highly customized style. The glass mosaic on the wet deck and in the spa is a custom blend created by the homeowner and the designer. A grey/green Diamondbrite interior finish completes the soft hues that make this project aesthetically soothing to the eye. The homeowner had been through 4 different home builders during the construction of their dream home. Understandably, when it came to the pool, they wanted to be certain they didn't go through the same difficulties and sought out a company with the reputation and the creativity that would exceed their expectations. After seeing our detailed design study for their admittedly "compact space", they knew they had found just the right company.

Hoping to make better use of their large backyard, these homeowners contacted us for the wooden retreat of their dreams! With an outdoor swim spa, custom outdoor structure, and two fire pits, this luxury landscape provides the perfect "getaway." Features that are unique to this property include a gorgeous palm tree, a crusher cone fire pit, and a custom-designed covered structure. The dog run was also added in such a place to be accessible from the enlarged deck, allowing for easy canine access. Our clients are thrilled with their new backyard space! With it checking off each item on their list, they can now enjoy their outdoor entertaining space for years to come!

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Contemporary vanishing edge custom gunite pool on Galveston Bay, with spa bar, swim up bar, fire+water features, glass tile, landscaping, landscape lighting and fire pit. A custom dog pool for the furry friends is also featured in this design.

Contemporary vanishing edge custom gunite pool on Galveston Bay, with spa bar, swim up bar, fire+water features, glass tile, landscaping, landscape lighting and fire pit. A custom dog pool for the furry friends is also featured in this design.

Designed for laid-back luxury, this porch offers the perfect blend of comfort and coastal charm — featuring beautiful teak interlocking flooring for added warmth and texture, a serene blue-paneled backdrop, and a cozy lounge area made for morning coffee or evening cocktails.⁠ Whether you’re escaping the sun after a swim or hosting friends under the glow of lantern light, this space is proof that outdoor living should feel just as curated as your interiors.⁠

Contemporary vanishing edge custom gunite pool on Galveston Bay, with spa bar, swim up bar, fire+water features, glass tile, landscaping, landscape lighting and fire pit. A custom dog pool for the furry friends is also featured in this design.

Contemporary, edgy (in a geometry sense), fun and exciting are just a few phrases and words to describe this bay front property in Galveston, Texas. Custom Brazilian hardwood structure covers the fully functional spa bar with booth, benches and swim up bar stools. Complete artificial turf back yard with natural stone slab decking with turf inlays surround the custom natural stone fire pit! This project also features a dog pool for the four-legged family members!

Completed in late 2019, this new residence features and elegant and understated landscape design to fit well with the transitional and modern aspects of the house. Major design elements and aspects included are simplified plantings, stone walkways, custom lanterns, brick privacy wall, swimming pool garden, outdoor seating, play area, synthetic lawn, privacy screening, decorative planters, sport court, decorative driveway and porte cochere. The residence creates a balance between clean design lines and a functional family residence with plenty of play room for the kids and dogs.

Contemporary, edgy (in a geometry sense), fun and exciting are just a few phrases and words to describe this bay front property in Galveston, Texas. Custom Brazilian hardwood structure covers the fully functional spa bar with booth, benches and swim up bar stools. Complete artificial turf back yard with natural stone slab decking with turf inlays surround the custom natural stone fire pit! This project also features a dog pool for the four-legged family members!

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Hoping to make better use of their large backyard, these homeowners contacted us for the wooden retreat of their dreams! With an outdoor swim spa, custom outdoor structure, and two fire pits, this luxury landscape provides the perfect "getaway." Features that are unique to this property include a gorgeous palm tree, a crusher cone fire pit, and a custom-designed covered structure. The dog run was also added in such a place to be accessible from the enlarged deck, allowing for easy canine access. Our clients are thrilled with their new backyard space! With it checking off each item on their list, they can now enjoy their outdoor entertaining space for years to come!

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard stone and custom-shaped lap hot tub design in Other

A freeform swimming pool tucked away in a wooded area that offers plenty of privacy. Natural materials were used to complement it's environment. Portofino coping mimics natural stone, without the side effects of minerals getting in the pool. Bora Bora Pool Quartz Plaster was used to give it this rich blue color. Plenty of comfortable seating surrounds the pool. A Stone Face Wall in combination of a Stone Face Reverse Bond Beam were used to control the extreme grade of the yard and again blends perfect in it's environment.