After dark the ambient light from the home’s soffit fixtures help to illuminate the backyard. The pool’s four LED lights are positioned to evenly spread the light throughout the pool, and for added drama, the programmable lighting system can be set to a single colour or a rotating rainbow of colours.

This pool was constructed as a rectangle in order to incorporate an automated pool cover. The pool features a faux carved rock grotto and water slide and is adjacent to outdoor kitchen.

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Strategically placed spa with bartop coping to enjoy the sunset.
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contemporary tiled rectangular swimming pool with window and spa, window to basement entertainment room, mosaic dolphin, PebbleTec Beadcrete, outside Bar-B-Que and kitchen

A grand Mediterranean outdoor space with resort-like grounds is the perfect compliment for this unparalleled picturesque pool. With clean, linear lines, a negative edge, custom spa, sun shelf, scuppers and sheer descent water features...this pool elevates entertaining. Vibrant blue water hues add the final touch for this backyard oasis. Pool Plaster: Pebble Fina, Bella Blue

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Pool, patio, landscaping renovation included redesigning spa, adding deck jets, marble with artificial turf, Pebble Tec glass pool finish, tropical landscaping set in beach pebbles.

Photo Credit: Q Stern Photography
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Complete Hillside Backyard Renovation, El Paso – by GoDesigns This breathtaking backyard transformation in the historic area of El Paso, Texas, is a shining example of GoDesigns’ vision, expertise, and resilience. Situated on a challenging hillside property, the original backyard installed in 2005 was plagued by critical design flaws that led to a complete failure of the outdoor space. The existing negative edge pool, improperly installed with insufficient grade, drainage, and support, caused massive water loss and structural issues. The consequences were severe — the side rock wall broke in half, the backyard destabilized, and even a portion of the house was compromised. GoDesigns was brought in to turn crisis into opportunity. During the height of COVID-19, they launched Phase 1 of a multi-phase master plan to restore and reinvent the space. The entire backyard was demolished, including the compromised pool shell. The broken negative edge section was filled in, making way for a reimagined pool design. A new, reinforced pool structure was shot, finished with 5cm tumbled travertine coping, oversized mossrock boulders, new waterline tile, and a premium PebbleTec interior. Beneath the beauty lies smart engineering: GoDesigns replaced all plumbing and regraded the property, applying subsurface remediation and compaction techniques to ensure long-term stability. A new rocksalt steel reinforced concrete deck was poured, replacing the narrow wraparound layout with a spacious, functional outdoor living area. Now, the family enjoys ample room for chaise lounges, alfresco dining, and relaxing by the existing outdoor fireplace — luxuries they never had before. GoDesigns didn’t stop there. Advanced drainage systems — including underground piping, box drains, and planter drains — were installed to protect the integrity of the hillside. These systems are integrated into leveled planters that not only beautify the space but also reinforce the structure of the pool and surrounding terrain. Phase 2 focused on upgrading the patio directly outside the main house, while Phase 3 was the final touch — a lush landscape planting plan paired with elegant outdoor lighting to enhance ambiance and curb appeal. What was once a scene of despair is now a luxurious retreat — completed in thoughtfully timed phases over four years. Thanks to GoDesigns’ master planning and unwavering commitment, this hillside haven is a true testament to transformation. The clients are now looking forward to their next chapter: the front yard.

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This pool’s curved side is accented with the random look of natural grasses, shrubs and flowers, while the straight side features more formal planting beds with rows of boxwoods and junipers to border the colourful hydrangeas. At the kitchen walkout, a covered lounge area creates an elegant outdoor living room protected from sun and rain.

The serene walk in Pebble Tec pool adds to the ambiance of this peaceful oasis. The unique gas fire pits that flank each corner of the pool perfectly balances the side yard boundaries.

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This large 20’ x 50’ custom Gunite pool is uniquely designed with a 26’ deep section in the middle. At each end, twin sets of walk-in steps lead to the 12’ shallow sections. The owners love the removable volleyball net which gets erected across the middle to prompt intensely fought games.

Custom concrete pool and spa nestled on the shore of Table Rock Lake in Branson West, Missouri. This projects materials included Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen plaster, NPT tile, custom made precast concrete coping, concrete decking, aluminum fencing, Pentair equipment and controller, Cover Pools automatic pool cover with vanishing lids, and an Inter Fab slide.