Modern Pool Design

Swimming Pool Design

Crafting Custom Backyard Paradises Across the Bay Area since 1989.

"Most pool companies call it 'design' when they show you three pictures and ask which one you like. That's not design. That's picking from a catalog."

— The Legendary Difference

Real swimming pool design means spending time in your actual Los Altos Hills or Saratoga backyard. Where does the sun hit at 2pm? Where's the wind coming from?

Designing for Your Lifestyle

The Exercise Pool

You swim laps every morning? You need a lap pool, probably 40-45 feet long with dedicated lane lines.

The Family Oasis

Got small kids? A beach entry (zero-entry) allows them to walk in gradually like the ocean.

The Entertainer

A raised spillover spa creates a social hub where people can hang out while others swim.

Sloped Lot Solutions

Bay Area hills in Portola Valley require working with topography, not fighting it, using infinity edges.

Technical Site Analysis

We measure everything. We check the slope, utility lines, setbacks, and access. We had a job in Atherton where the only way to get a bobcat in was through the neighbor's yard. These details prevent disasters.

Sun & Shade Patterns

Full sun saves on heating costs. Tree cover adds shade but increases leaf maintenance.

Material Selection

We bring tile, stone, and plaster samples to your actual site to see them in natural light.

Equipment Hiding

We figure out where to tuck away pumps and heaters so they don't wreck your view.

3D Rendering

Walk through your pool before we dig. Make changes on paper, not in concrete.

Design Credits

Design fees depend on complexity, but they're always 100% credited back if you hire us for your pool construction.

Our Process

01 Survey

Topographical survey to map your yard's exact elevations and constraints.

02 Discovery

Meeting on-site to discuss how you'll move through your future backyard.

03 Rendering

Full 3D visualization using realistic lighting models for your specific longitude/latitude.

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Ready to Dive into Your Dream Pool?

Legendary Pools Inc. is here to make it happen.

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Our experts are ready to bring your vision to life. Schedule a consultation to start your dream project.

Call Us

(408) 204-6185

Our Location

13495 Center Ave
San Martin, CA 95046

Email Us

rickpadilla1969@yahoo.com

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