Custom Means Designed Around You
Many builders call their pools “custom,” but often that just means choosing between a few shapes or finishes. A truly custom pool starts with your property, your lifestyle, and your architectural vision.
At Southern Pool Designs, every pool is designed from the ground up with structure, aesthetics, and engineering working together. Custom isn’t a buzzword. It’s a process built on precision and intention.
1. Custom Starts with the Site
Your property sets the foundation for your design. A real custom pool responds to your space, not the other way around.
We study every detail before design begins, including:
- Lot orientation and sunlight
- Elevation changes and drainage flow
- Access points and setbacks
- Existing architecture and landscape
A cookie-cutter builder might ignore these details. We design around them to make sure your pool feels like it belongs exactly where it sits.
2. Engineering That Matches Design
A luxury pool is only as good as the structure beneath it. That’s why every SPD pool is engineered and third-party stamped before excavation.
Engineering accounts for soil conditions, loads, and retaining walls so that what looks beautiful also performs for decades. It’s the difference between building something that just works and something that lasts.
3. Materials That Tell a Story
A custom pool uses materials that reflect your personality and elevate your space. From hand-cut glass tile to marble coping and textured decking, every choice influences how your pool feels and functions.
Our Design Studio helps clients choose finishes that complement their home architecture and match the environment. The result is a cohesive backyard, not a patchwork of trends.
4. Details That Most People Never Notice (But Always Feel)
The small things define craftsmanship. Tile height alignment, drainage slope, expansion joints, and return placement are all part of what makes a pool perform perfectly and look effortless.
These are the invisible details that homeowners may not ask about but that professionals instantly recognize. At SPD, we obsess over those details because that’s what separates “nice” from “remarkable.”
5. Built Around How You Actually Live
Custom design means designing for your lifestyle. Whether it’s morning coffee on a sun shelf, sunset cocktails by a spa spillway, or family time around a shallow play area, your pool should support how you relax and entertain.
Our design process starts by understanding how you plan to use your space so that form and function work together naturally.
6. Technology That Simplifies Ownership
True customization extends beyond looks. Every SPD pool includes Jandy automation, variable-speed circulation, and efficient filtration. You can control your pool’s lighting, temperature, and features from your phone anywhere, anytime.
Luxury means effortless control, not complication.
The Southern Difference
A true custom pool is designed with purpose, engineered with precision, and built with care. It’s not about adding more features. It’s about crafting something that feels like it could only exist in your backyard.
When you choose Southern Pool Designs, you’re not choosing a pool company. You’re choosing a design partner committed to excellence in every detail.