When you imagine your dream backyard, you probably don’t picture a cookie-cutter swimming pool. You want something that reflects your lifestyle, fits your space perfectly, and feels like a natural extension of your home.
At Anthony & Sylvan, we design one-of-a-kind backyard retreats. From sleek, modern lap pools to natural, lagoon-style escapes, our custom design capabilities allow us to bring your unique vision to life.
In this post, we’ll explore how our design process works, what “custom” really means in the world of pool building, and share our design and customization process for transforming over 1 million backyards across the country.
What Custom Pool Design Means at Anthony & Sylvan
Custom design isn’t just about choosing a tile color or adding a water feature; it’s about starting from a blank canvas. Every pool we build is tailored to the homeowner’s preferences, property layout, and lifestyle needs.
Here’s what sets our custom pools apart:
- Any Shape or Style: With 80 years of experience, we’ve worked on every type of pool you can imagine and can build a completely custom pool in any shape or style.
- Tailored Features: From tanning ledges and built-in seating to grottos, waterfalls, and infinity edges, you can uniquely customize your pool with a variety of features.
- High-End Materials: Choose from a wide range of finishes, including glass tile, exposed aggregate, and premium decking options.
- Integrated Living Spaces: Seamlessly blend your pool with patios, spas, outdoor kitchens, and landscaping for a full backyard transformation.
Whether your vision is contemporary and clean or lush and tropical, we build with both beauty and function in mind.
How Anthony & Sylvan Designs for Different Lifestyles
No two homeowners use their backyard the same way, so no two Anthony & Sylvan pools should look the same. A truly custom pool is designed around how you want to use the space, whether that means entertaining, relaxing, staying active, or creating a family-friendly retreat.
That could mean a sleek geometric pool with a spa, or a freeform design with a tanning ledge and water features. It can also mean tailoring the design to your space, whether that involves a narrow yard, a sloped lot, or a seamless connection to your patio or outdoor kitchen.
At Anthony & Sylvan, customization is about more than appearance. It’s about creating a pool that fits your home, your space, and your lifestyle.
Our Proven Custom Design Process
As America’s most trusted pool builder since 1946 with a long list of awards, our design process is tried and tested. We prioritize a collaborative and creative design approach to customize each pool to the homeowner’s needs. Here’s what you can expect during the process
- Initial Consultation: We start by understanding your goals, lifestyle, and space. Our designers work closely with you to bring your ideas into focus with a custom 3D rendering.
- Feature & Material Selection: Refine your design by choosing from a wide array of premium finishes and accessories that reflect your personal style.
- Planning & Engineering: Our in-house experts handle permitting, grading, and logistics to ensure your project runs smoothly.
- Construction & Finishing Touches: Your vision becomes reality, executed by our experienced crews with the highest attention to detail over a period of 8-16 weeks.
The result? A pool that’s completely your own — built to last and to impress.
Ready to Design Your Own Custom Pool?
Explore our pool gallery for more inspiration, or schedule a consultation with our expert design team to start your journey.
No matter the vision, style, or challenge — if you can imagine it, Anthony & Sylvan can build it.
