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A backyard with a point of view

How a pool, terrace and landscape are designed as one place rather than three projects.

A pool belongs to a whole property, not the rectangle in a photograph. At Stillwater, access, outdoor routines and the landscape around the water come into the first conversation.

We start with the property around the pool.

We work from a site plan to settle equipment access, drainage, utilities and the outdoor areas you want to keep. Every design choice that needs assessment, approval or a separate written allowance is flagged before the proposal is priced.

A POOL BUILDER PLANNING CHECKLIST
  1. How will construction equipment reach my site?
  2. Who reviews drainage, utilities and permit requirements?
  3. Which landscape and equipment items are included in the price?

Put this perspective into practice.

Each guide below covers what the service involves and the questions worth bringing to your site assessment.

Outdoor living

Integrated spas

A spa designed into the pool, sharing water, heat and controls, with a spillway you hear from the terrace.

  • How will spa seating, access and the relationship to the pool shape the design?
  • Which heating, circulation, controls and isolation arrangements are included in the specification?
  • How are overflow details, noise, maintenance access and shared versus separate systems addressed?
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Outdoor living

Outdoor kitchens & terraces

Outdoor kitchens, covered terraces and fire features built with the pool so the whole yard works as one room.

  • How will cooking, dining, circulation and pool access fit the overall outdoor layout?
  • Which drainage, utilities, ventilation and local approvals need qualified design or trade input?
  • How are material care, shade, appliance allowances and installation boundaries documented?
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Finishing details

Lighting & water features

Color LED lighting, sheer descents, bubblers and fire bowls that make the pool the view after dark.

  • What atmosphere, visibility and sound levels do I want the lighting or water feature to create?
  • How will qualified trades address electrical requirements, placement and compatibility with pool equipment?
  • What controls, service access, water use and maintenance requirements should I compare?
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