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Pool Size & Shape
The right footprint depends on your property, how you plan to use the pool and how much space you want to reserve for patios, structures and landscaping.
CUSTOM INGROUND POOLS
Create a Backyard That Feels Like Your Own Private Resort
Transform your backyard with a custom pool and outdoor living space designed as one complete environment. Flores Landscapes brings together pools, paver surrounds, landscaping, structures, lighting and entertainment features for a backyard built around the way your family wants to live.
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MORE THAN A SWIMMING POOL
Design the Entire Backyard Around the Experience
A pool may be the centerpiece, but it isn't the only thing that determines whether the backyard works. The patio, seating, shade, landscaping, lighting and entertainment areas around it are what turn a pool into an outdoor living space.
That's why we look beyond the water. We consider how people will enter the pool area, where they'll sit, where the sun hits throughout the day, how guests move through the space and what other features belong nearby.
Whether you're imagining a clean and simple pool retreat or a complete resort-style backyard, thoughtful planning at the beginning can make every part of the finished project feel like it was meant to be there.
START WITH THE BIG DECISIONS
A Pool Project Has a Lot of Moving Pieces
You don't need to have everything figured out before your first conversation. We can help organize the decisions that shape the overall backyard.
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Pool Type
Gunite, fiberglass and vinyl-liner pools each offer different considerations for design, installation, customization and long-term ownership.
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Features & Amenities
Spas, tanning ledges, water features, lighting, heaters and automation can all influence the design and infrastructure required for the project.
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The Space Around It
Pool surrounds, seating, shade, kitchens, landscaping and lighting should be considered early so the finished backyard works as one complete space.
BEYOND THE WATER
The Pool Surround Is Where Outdoor Living Happens
The water gets attention, but most of the time around a pool is actually spent on the space surrounding it. That makes the layout, materials and size of the pool deck just as important.
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Room to Gather
Plan enough space for loungers, dining, walking paths and conversation areas without making the pool deck feel crowded.
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Thoughtful Drainage
Grades and water movement around the pool need to be considered alongside the surrounding hardscape and landscape.
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Comfortable Transitions
Steps, walkways and connections between the house, pool, lawn and other outdoor areas should feel natural and easy to navigate.
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Built for the Whole Backyard
Structures, kitchens, landscaping, lighting and other features can be planned around the pool rather than squeezed into leftover space later.
MAKE IT YOURS
Features That Can Change the Pool Experience
The right features depend on whether your priority is swimming, entertaining, relaxing with family or creating a showpiece backyard.
Integrated Spas
Add another way to enjoy the backyard while extending the usefulness of the pool environment beyond hot summer days.
Tanning Ledges
Shallow lounging areas create an easy place to relax, cool off and enjoy the water without fully entering the pool.
Water Features
Waterfalls, bubblers and other features can add movement, sound and a stronger visual focal point to the pool.
Pool Lighting
Integrated lighting improves nighttime visibility and creates an entirely different atmosphere after sunset.
BUILD THE WHOLE BACKYARD
Don't Design the Pool in Isolation
The strongest pool projects are planned alongside the spaces where people cook, eat, relax and gather. Flores can bring the surrounding outdoor-living elements together so the finished backyard feels cohesive instead of pieced together.
Paver Pool Surrounds
Pavilions & Pergolas
Outdoor Kitchens
Fire Features
Landscape Lighting
Privacy Landscaping
Drainage & Grading
Artificial Turf
COMPLETE POOL ENVIRONMENTS
Think Beyond the Edge of the Pool
A well-designed backyard creates distinct places for swimming, relaxing, entertaining and gathering while making everything feel connected.
POOL + HARDSCAPE
Room to Lounge, Walk & Entertain
A thoughtfully sized pool surround creates space for furniture and entertaining while connecting the pool naturally to the home and yard.
POOL + SHADE
Create a Comfortable Place Out of the Sun
A pavilion or pergola near the pool can create an outdoor room for dining, lounging, entertaining and escaping the midday sun.
POOL + LANDSCAPE
Turn the Backyard Into a Private Retreat
Layered landscaping, privacy plantings and landscape lighting soften the hardscape and give the finished pool environment a more complete feel.
FREE PLANNING RESOURCE
Download Our Inground Pool Project Checklist
Pool type, filtration, features, permits, fencing, utilities, patio, landscaping and final inspections— use our printable checklist to keep the major decisions and construction steps organized.
HOW IT WORKS
From Backyard Idea to Poolside Living
Start with the big picture. We can help organize the pool and surrounding outdoor living elements before construction begins.
1
Assess
We look at your property and discuss how your family wants to use the pool and the surrounding backyard.
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Plan
Pool layout, surrounding hardscape, structures, utilities, landscaping and other features are considered together.
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Coordinate
Construction phases, access, utilities and the surrounding outdoor-living work are coordinated so the project comes together in the right sequence.
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Enjoy
Fill the pool, set out the furniture and enjoy a backyard designed for summer days, evenings and entertaining.
POOL PROJECT QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of inground pool should I choose?
Gunite, fiberglass and vinyl-liner pools each have different advantages and considerations. The best option depends on your desired design, property, budget, features and long-term priorities.
When should I plan the patio around the pool?
As early as possible. Planning the pool and surrounding hardscape together helps account for furniture, drainage, walkways, structures and other outdoor-living features.
Can you add a pavilion or pergola near the pool?
Yes. Shade structures can create a comfortable dining, lounging or entertainment area and help turn the pool deck into a complete outdoor living space.
Can landscaping provide privacy around a pool?
Yes. Trees, shrubs and layered plantings can provide screening while softening the hardscape and helping the pool area feel more private and established.
What permits or approvals might be required?
Requirements can vary by municipality and property. Pool projects commonly involve building permits, utility marking, inspections and applicable fencing or safety requirements. HOA approval may also be required.
Can you plan an outdoor kitchen or fire feature with the pool?
Absolutely. Planning these elements early allows the backyard to be organized around distinct cooking, gathering, swimming and relaxation areas instead of adding them wherever space remains.
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Flores Landscapes creates complete backyard environments for homeowners throughout the Columbus area.
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