Looking for tips to design a swimming pool to fit your budget and lifestyle? Whether you are looking for an indoor or outdoor pool, designing a custom swimming pool can seem like an intimidating process. It doesn’t have to be.

Below, we’ll share four basic steps to design a swimming pool. When you look at it from this perspective, we think you’ll find process of designing a custom swimming pool not so daunting. Of course, when you work with New Wave Pools in Bluffton, South Carolina, you’ll also work with an experienced pool design team who – using 3D design software — shows you exactly how your backyard or indoor space will be transformed with your new custom concrete pool.

So, let’s start with the basics of how to design a swimming pool to fit your budget and lifestyle while giving you the indoor or outdoor oasis you’ve always wanted.

Pick a Pool Shape

Have a swimming pool shape in mind? Want to see if your custom pool design shape will fit in your available space and your price range? One of the benefits of concrete pools is design flexibility. In fact, there are limitless pool design possibilities with concrete swimming pools.

Consideration for space is also important when designing a swimming pool shape. Once again, with inground concrete pools, space doesn’t have to hinder your design. No matter how much or how little space you have to work with, we can build a swimming pool to fit that space.

Pick Pool Technology

Would you like a chlorinated swimming pool or maybe a saltwater swimming pool? Will you install a pool heater so you can enjoy your pool all year long? What kind of energy-efficient pool equipment can you add to your swimming pool design plans in order to save money?

Advancements in swimming pool technology can ease the cost of operating and maintaining a pool. They can also help you get more bang for your buck as many options will save you money over time. Our pool design team will be glad to help you make the right choice when you design a swimming pool.

Pick Your Enhancements

This can be a really fun step of your pool design process. Custom pool design features can give any homeowner a luxury pool experience. They can also add to the value and functionality of your pool.

Choose a waterfall or fountain with a fire element. Create a pool design that flows perfectly with your landscape by using a vanishing infinity edge. Add barstools, custom lighting features, a hot tub, a water slide – the possibilities are endless.

Pick Your Pool Decking

When you design a swimming pool with a custom shape and luxury pool enhancements, you certainly don’t want a boring pool deck. There are also comfort and safety considerations to take into account when picking a pool decking. You’ll want a surface that resists excessive heat, is easy on bare feet and also that doesn’t get slippery when its wet.

Our pool design team can help you pick a pool deck material that fits functionally and aesthetically with your custom swimming pool. We’ll also help you design the landscaping and hardscaping around your swimming pool and pool deck area.

Are you ready to take the next step and design a swimming pool with the help of our team and our 3D design software? Contact us today and we’ll start designing the perfect indoor or outdoor pool oasis for your home.