Build a backyard that feels finished, elevated, and personal.
A premium pool is more than the shell. Explore the upgrades that shape how the space looks, feels, and functions, from automatic covers and lighting to fire, water, seating, and automation.
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Features & Options
Jump to the upgrades customers ask about most.
Features & Options
Most requested upgrades.
These are the options that consistently create the biggest visual and practical upgrade for the space.
Automatic safety cover
Cleaner water, stronger safety, and a much more finished visual line.
Sheer descents
A clean architectural water line that adds motion and sound without clutter.
Fire bowls
A high-end focal point that changes the entire feel of the backyard at night.
LED lighting
One of the strongest visual upgrades for safety, ambience, and evening use.
Tanning ledge & bubblers
A shallow social zone that becomes one of the most used parts of the pool.
App-based automation
Simpler ownership through control of lighting, heating, pumps, and features.
Features & Options
Plan these early for the cleanest result.
Cover systems affect how the pool looks, how it functions, and how cleanly the project can be integrated during the build.
A motorized cover system that improves safety, reduces debris, and supports better heat retention.
Manual safety cover options
A durable seasonal protection option that helps keep the pool secure and covered off-season.
Features & Options
Sound, motion, and stronger visual depth.
These features add energy to the space and often pair best with lighting and automation.
A clean sheet waterfall that gives the pool a more architectural look and a controlled sound profile.
Deck jets
Arcing water streams that bring movement, sound, and a more playful resort feel to the pool edge.
Bubblers
A simple way to add sparkle, movement, and sound, especially on tanning ledges and shallow lounging areas.
Waterfalls & statement features
A bold focal point that adds heavier sound, more visual mass, and a stronger oasis feel.
Features & Options
Warmth, glow, and a premium focal point.
These are statement-level upgrades, and they need to be coordinated early for fuel source, clearances, and placement.
A premium visual statement that immediately adds warmth, symmetry, and high-end ambience.
Fire + water combinations
A true centerpiece upgrade that creates a more layered, dramatic backyard design.
Features & Options
One of the highest-ROI upgrades on the page.
Lighting improves safety, extends evening use, and changes the feel of the entire backyard after dark.
Underwater LED lighting
Efficient pool lighting that transforms the look of the water and makes the space more usable at night.
Perimeter & accent lighting
Step lights, path lights, and feature lighting that complete the outdoor-living side of the project.
Features & Options
Features that change how the pool gets used.
These decisions affect layout, depth profile, social zones, and how the pool feels for families and entertaining.
Volleyball & basketball combos
Multi-sport setups that make the pool more interactive for families, parties, and active use.
Diving depth & slides
Classic deep-end use when the footprint, length, and depth profile allow it to be done correctly.
Tanning ledges, benches & social zones
Shallow lounging areas and built-in seating that often become the most-used parts of the pool.
Attached spas & spillovers
A premium addition that brings hydrotherapy, stronger shoulder-season use, and more design depth.
Features & Options
Selections that shape the personality of the pool.
These details define the visual language of the project and should coordinate with the home, hardscape, and outdoor living areas.
Waterline tile
A premium visual line that adds finish quality and ties the pool into raised walls, spillovers, and surrounding materials.
Vinyl liner patterns
Pattern choice strongly affects the color of the water and the overall visual tone of the pool.
Fiberglass color options
Factory finish colors influence the water tone and how the pool reads in different lighting conditions.
Custom shapes, steps & layout
The layout should support how you actually live in the space, not just what looks good on paper.
Features & Options
Equipment changes how easy the pool is to own.
These choices affect energy use, comfort, water clarity, and how much effort ownership takes after the build.
Heating options
Extend the swim season with a heating setup matched to pool size, utilities, and how the pool will actually be used.
Sanitization & water feel
We guide equipment choices based on owner preference, maintenance style, and long-term expectations.
Features & Options
Centralized control creates better ownership.
When lighting, heating, water features, and equipment are designed to work together, the pool feels easier and more premium to own.
Control pumps, heating, lighting, and schedules directly from your phone for simpler day-to-day use.
Feature zoning
Separate control zones for lights, water, and fire so the backyard runs cleanly and scales better over time.
Features & Options
Build a feature package that fits the project.
We can recommend upgrades based on your yard, budget range, project type, and how you actually plan to use the pool.
Good planning matters.
Many premium options look better, function better, and cost less headache when they are planned correctly from the start.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
When should I decide on upgrades like covers, fire bowls, or water features?
Early design is best. Many premium features affect utilities, wall details, deck layout, structure, and clearances. Planning them early usually creates a cleaner result and avoids change later.
Do all features work with fiberglass, gunite, and vinyl liner pools?
Not all of them. Some options are universal, while others depend on the pool type, model, layout, engineering, or site conditions. We confirm compatibility during design and proposal work.
Can I add features later?
Some can be added later, but many features are cleaner and more cost-effective during the initial build. If you may add later, we can plan plumbing, electrical, and structural tie-ins ahead of time.
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