Pool Design Feedback

Have some type of illumination in the face of the +6”” deck, is there a specific reason for the elevation change?
The 8 jets in the spa are they in any specific order or combination?
The entry step into the spa at a 45 not a square.
Any elevation changes in the spa seat heights?
Reason for the using two different types of pool lights?
Request one return line on the reef step.
Possibly more than one umbrella sleeve so to be able to chase the sun.
With a play pool depth you have the option of having one end of the pool slightly gain the 5 1/2 depth sooner than the other side for taller users.

+1 on losing some the steps/benches especially if you have kids. They are going to want to jump in and I do not see a single safe area for them to do so.

I would also recommend toe tile on the benches to highlight the steps and hopefully avoid someone not seeing the bench and cracking open their head.

Here is a picture of our toe tile in the deep end. It has kept plenty of kids from hitting the bench or tanning ledge when jumping in, especially kids who are not familiar with our pool.

On the steps from the tanning ledge down into the pool, you may want to ensure that the rise of the steps is not too high. I would suggest a rise of 7” to 8”. You may also want to look at the step from the coping down to the tanning ledge to make sure that step rise is not too much. We added a step there also in our pool. Of course, we are older! Good luck.

I always look for seating/entertainment space around the pool and it looks as if you have plenty! I’ve seen so many pools where builders concentrated on getting the largest possible pool but ignored the surrounding space leaving very little gathering space. With an outdoor kitchen, we use our “pool” area year-round, even when the pool is covered for the winter.

I see that you’re in Texas, as we are. Shade the area as much as you can. If the pool is exposed to full sun, consider a chiller.

Enjoy the build!

Really like the design, and a lot of great comments above already about the layout.

I am going to just guess that this may be more of an "old school" builder by the equipment recommendations, but will throw out these recommendations, which also may not be well received by an old school builder, and especially from Texas (who on average seem to be allergic to salt water).

I am surprised that in 2023, builders are still installing EZ Touch systems on brand new pools. Any bugs would have been worked out by now on the IntelCenter and builders would have plenty of time to learn the install and configurations. The Intellicenter is a much more robust, and the newest automation from Pentair and if installing a new pool now, would for sure go with the newer system. EZ touch is fine , but with the build you are proposing, this screams for the newest automation and really could not be any difference in cost.

I see you are in Texas, and my guess is the builder didn't even talk about salt water chlorine generators (SWCG) but again, a new pool, and with automation, would be the best and easiest way to chlorinate your pool. The Intelicenter I mentioned above even comes in a bundle with the proper SWCG and everything ties together. If my guess is correct and the "old school" thinking that salt is evil, you may not get anywhere with this discussion, but you will not find a member here who has regretted going with a SWCG. Some would rather not have a pool if they couldn't have theirs and for many, the only regret was not getting one sooner.

For lights... I would ask the same question....

AQUA~HOLICS said:

Reason for the using two different types of pool lights?

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Also, I would think you want two, evenly spaced lights on the pool wall which faces away from the house, especially if they are Microbrites (which by the way, also ties nicely into the Intelicenter). If I am reading that schematic correctly, that wall is around 24 feet long. One light isn't going to be bright enough, and two facing away from the house would illuminate that nicely. I have a 30' long wall and have three microbrites and that works great.