We hate to break it to ‘ya, but your custom pool builder isn’t a mind reader. The dream pool you have in your head is completely possible to create but only if you vocalize the details you desire. That’s where this guide comes in. From how your family plans to use the pool to the colors you love, it’s your job to give info to your pool company so they can do their job.

The Florida Luxury Pools team knows the most important part of the building process is listening to the homeowner. Your initial design consultation with our professionals provides our crew with a lot of pertinent detail. There’s a good chance you won’t immediately think of every one of your preferences and that’s okay. This thorough guide should give you a head start on expressing your vision.

Your Guide to Getting Started With a Pool Company

How do you and your family like to relax and have fun?

Your family’s behavior tells us a whole lot about what kind of features and design elements to incorporate. If there isn’t a single sunbather in the group, a sun shelf is out of the question. If the kiddos might like to put up a basketball hoop in the shallow end then we’ll take that into account with the dimensions.

Little nuances that may seem silly can completely alter the end result. It’s our job at Florida Luxury Pools to deliver a beautiful, fully custom swimming pool that exceeds all expectations. How do we do this? We really get to know you and your family.

How would you describe your perfect swimming pool in five words or less?

Give your pool company the adjectives you gravitate toward when it comes to design. Just like the color of your kitchen and the cars in your driveway, everyone has preferences for the way they like things to look. Homes around Jacksonville vary greatly in architectural style, so there’s no right or wrong way to design your pool along the First Coast.

Don’t know where to start? Here are some common words used by Florida Luxury Pools clients.

Sleek

Contemporary

Inviting

Fun

Colorful

Tuscan

Natural

Minimal

Luxurious

Take it one step further and create a Pinterest board of your favorite looks. Pinterest has been a pool company favorite since it’s conception! Make one main board or divide it into separate sections like water features, tilework, spa and landscaping. Your Florida Luxury Pools design professional will create a 3D rendering based off of the info you provide.

Have you given any thought to placement and size?

It’s the job of the pool company you hire to ensure your dream design works in your backyard, but it’s always helpful to hear what you think. Custom pools vary in size, but a standard baseline for a swimming pool is 30’ x 15’ — 400 square feet.

Get a rough idea of your desired pool size by using a garden hose to lay out the size. Remember, the actual end result will look much larger. It’s tempting to go as big as your yard will allow, but don’t forget about a grassy area for your dogs and room for entertaining.

The Florida Luxury Pools team will thoroughly assess your yard space and ask detailed questions that influence our design. Many homes around Jacksonville, especially at the Beaches, are tight on yard space. If that’s you, you’re in good hands with our team.

Partner With the Pool Company that Goes the Extra Mile

Our team lives in neighborhoods all around Jacksonville, so we understand the limitations and preferences associated with building a pool in this area. Florida Luxury Pools works with homeowners of many different budgets and architectural preferences. While your custom design and vision is completely unique to you, it will be completely comprised of common elements.

Highly recommend Brad and Florida Luxury Pools.  Brad spent a great deal of his time listening to our wants and needs and makes recommendations based on his experience. The size, depth and features decisions he helped us make were perfect. The end result was way better than we ever dreamed.  Everything he told us he was going to do, and the timeline he laid out, was exactly how the project went. His office staff and field crews are the best in the industry.

– Darrell P., Florida Luxury Pools Client

From the stone you select to the sharpness of the edges, we make it our mission to bring your custom pool to life — exactly how you envision. Our pre-build process is so thorough because we truly care about the end result. We live for the smiles and excitement that come from unveiling a pool design that exceeds your wildest dreams.

Ready to get started on your perfect pool? So are we! Reach out to us today to schedule your design consultation.