How to Use Running Water to Drown Out Houston Traffic Noise Houston neighborhoods offer generous backyards, mature trees, and space for growing families, but suburban growth often brings the steady hum of nearby traffic. Whether your home sits a few blocks from a parkway or borders a busy neighborhood thoroughfare, street noise can disrupt a quiet evening outside. A custom …
Pool of the Month March 2026
Our Pool of the Month for March 2026 isn’t just a backyard addition; it is a structural feat that bridges the gap between a challenging landscape and a safe, low-maintenance family sanctuary. Engineering Excellence: Defying Gravity The most impressive aspect of this build is hidden beneath the surface. Built approximately 8 feet above the ground, this pool required intensive custom engineering to ensure the …
Pool of the Month February 2026
Our “Pool of the Month” for February 2026 is a masterpiece of modern precision, proving that sophisticated design and functional luxury can thrive in a well-defined backyard footprint. While February in Houston often brings a mix of lingering chills and the first whispers of spring, this project stands as a year-round retreat that balances high-contrast aesthetics with features designed for …
New Year, New Backyard
Your Guide to Designing a Custom Pool in Houston for 2026 The start of a new year always feels like a fresh beginning, a time for dreams and ambitious goals. For many Houston homeowners, that dream includes transforming their backyard into an exceptional space for family, entertainment, and relaxation. If you’ve considered a custom pool, now is the perfect time to start …
Beyond the Swim: Custom Pool Features Perfect for Houston’s Mild Fall Evenings
As the heat of the summer slowly fades, Houston’s outdoor living season is just about to begin. October brings those coveted crisp evenings and beautifully sunny afternoons; it’s the perfect backdrop for enjoying a stunningly designed backyard. You will need a place to cool off, a centerpiece for year-round relaxation and entertainment. This fall, let’s transform your outdoor space into …
Beyond Swimming: Alternative Pool Uses You Haven’t Considered
Summer days practically beg for time spent poolside, but what if we told you your pool could be so much more than just a place for swimming? Beyond the laps and splashing, your in-ground pool can transform into a hub for family fun, relaxation, and even unique entertainment. Let’s dive into some alternative pool uses you might not have considered, …
Creating Shade: Essential Elements for Your Poolside Retreat
Houston is hotter than ever, and as the sun shines brightly overhead, our minds often overlook the importance of finding shade. The quest for the perfect shaded spot can be daunting for those fortunate enough to have a poolside retreat. In this blog, we will explore some options to beat the heat in your sanctuary. The Importance of Shade We …
A Guide to Pool Accessories: From Floats to Robotic Cleaners
Owning a pool in Houston, Texas, is a fantastic way to beat the heat and enjoy quality time with family and friends. At Platinum Pools, we believe that the right accessories can enhance your pool experience, making maintenance easier and fun more abundant. Here’s your ultimate guide to pool accessories, from floats to robotic cleaners. Essential Pool Floats and Toys …
Dive into Luxury: The Top 5 Sought-After Pool Additions Explained
Transforming your pool into a luxurious oasis involves more than just crystal-clear water. In this blog post, we delve into the top five sought-after pool additions that elevate your swimming experience to new heights. Explore the purpose behind each feature, uncover their unique benefits, and weigh the pros and cons of turning your pool into a haven of sophistication. Infinity Edge Design: Purpose: The infinity edge design …
How to Fit a Lap Pool Into Your Lifestyle
During hot summer days, getting enough exercise can be challenging. However, investing in a lap pool can help you avoid the gym and enjoy the fresh air while working out. Keep reading to learn about lap pools and why they may fit your fitness routine perfectly. What is a Lap Pool? If you’re looking for a pool ideal for exercising …
Pool Bridges
Some homeowners are turning their backyards into a relaxing retreat, allowing them to enjoy an outstanding, year-round vacation. A beautiful pool, gorgeous landscaping, and cozy outdoor decor are all part of a fantastic backyard. Why not take it further and build a bridge for your swimming pool? Swimming pool bridges are a fantastic way to round out a truly exotic …
The Continuing Popularity of the Swim-Up Bar
For over sixty-eight years, the swim-up bar continues as one of the most popular pool features. What was once a grand feature in many hotels worldwide, and later for the rich and famous, is now available at residential homes. Many homeowners who have a pool may add an in-pool table and bar stools, while others may want the complete enchilada …
Pool Chiller – A Must-Have for a Swimming Pool
Never think that just because you do not have a pool heater, the water in your pool is naturally cool… that is an absolute myth! If your pool is exposed to the Texas sun, the water will likely be warm in the summer, especially if you have a darker-colored plaster. Hello, we are talking about swimming pools here, not spas. …
The Diving Board – An All-Time Pool Favorite
The diving board is a perfect, classic pool accessory. Many believe it is passé, but a diving board in your oasis can become an ideal playground for you and your family. If you or any of your family members are into sports, this pool accessory will come in handy. The construction of a diving board has materials such as fiberglass, …
Create the Perfect Pool Environment
As we start a new year, the request for a new backyard increases; a new variant of COVID-19 is taking the world by storm. Additional entertainment at home comes to play. In the case of swimming pools, the project can turn the area into a resort conveniently located in your backyard. The home converts into a canvas, and your mind …
Our Featured Project – November 2021
The Montemayor’s Oasis – Friendswood, Texas $100,000 – $125,000 The Montemayor Project is the winner of the 2021 PHTA International Silver Award in the geometric category. With outdoor living in mind, the Montemayor’s truly enjoy the outdoors with a modern designed pool, with pebble tec inlay and mosaic tile waterline. They selected pencil jets and scuppers for water features …
The Continuing Demand for Swimming Pools
As 2021 comes to a close, it seems that health warnings and the pandemic may continue in 2022. Since the announcement from WHO (World Health Organization), many homeowners have begun to look at their living space differently. Since we would all be spending more time than usual at home, many of us began to put more effort into creating a …
Does Rainwater Affect Pool Installation?
Many people believe that summertime is the best time to install a swimming pool and beautify their outdoor space. However, building your pool during the peak season can be expensive, and therefore, consider adding your oasis during the off-season due to rainwater. Weather plays an essential role in the successful completion of your pool construction project. In general, bad weather …
Our Featured Pool Project – October 2021
The Victoria Project – Victoria, Texas $175,000 + When it comes to a new custom featured pool, our designers can make the Lazy River a reality. This beautiful ground-level design in Victoria features a wonderful little Lazy River as well as two bridges, a grotto, and two sunbeds. The upper portion of the oasis features a poolside table and bar …
Dark Colored Pools – The New Trend
Building dark-colored pools inlay has become fashionable recently; a more comprehensive range of esthetic options for people looking for a pool that suits their property or personal taste. Depending on when you want to go swimming, the darkness of these pools can look more attractive. If you’re going to swim under the stars after dark, the dark gray or black …
Tile and Coping Grout Options
As a future swimming pool owner, you may think of how your backyard will transform. You check any detail, from the shape of the pool to the water features, the inlay, the deck, and more. And then comes the tile and coping…then you realize…the grout! Pool grout is one of the most forgotten elements of a swimming pool. Yes, pool …
What is a Pier and When are They Needed?
If you plan to have a swimming pool in your home, a reputable contractor will check the soil components before starting any pool construction project. There are many cases where a pool requires support. Not only is it gunite and the iron rods, but also adding a pier to provide additional support for an in-ground concrete pool. It may require …
5 Reasons to Build a Swimming Pool in the Fall
Every homeowner dream of having an in-ground pool on their property. Imagine a place for your family and friends to hang out. And, did we tell you that it helps to increase the value of your home? However, the end of Summer doesn’t mean missing the opportunity to build a new swimming pool. In fact, installing your pool during the …
Pool Deck: Why is it Beneficial to Have One?
Not so long ago, a client told us a story of how his in-laws didn’t bother to add a pool deck to their swimming pool. It seemed that they spent more time to cleaning it rather than enjoying it. When you invest in a swimming pool, you’ll want to bring your vision to life. You want to make sure your …
Swim Jets – A Great Pool Accessory
Do you remember those gigantic swim machines? Now you don’t need a big swimming pool to generate a current in your pool. The new fitness swim jets can be custom-built into new pools and spas or added to an existing pool. There is no need for a large pool to incorporate swimming into your exercise routine. Swim jets provide the …
Options to Put on Raised Walls & Columns
Not so long ago, we published on the subject of raised walls and their functions on an oasis. Although most of the land in Southeastern Texas is flat, a raised wall can fill any void, such as slopes or elevated areas. When it happens, a homeowner must consider where your swimming pool should go. It can be at a high …
LED Lights – Adjust to any Pool and any Holiday
Homeowners get up to date with the decoration at their homes. So, what about changing the swimming pool lighting to led lights? Why Use LED Pool Lights? Last Longer: LED bulbs have a 50,000-hour duration. Bright Lights: They have a superior design and geometry lens that increase the intensity and color effects across the bottom of the pool. Pre-Set Colors: now, they have …
The Year in Review 2020 – Platinum Pools
If anyone asks to sum up 2020 in a word, what would it be? Can it be tumultuous, terrifying, or resilient, heroic, hopeful? Will 2020 have an impact that can spread for years to come? All it took was a virus to bring the world to a halt. As many businesses closed for a while or forever, others found ways …
Pool Trends of 2021 – A Forecast
Cocktail Pools and Spools Who said you couldn’t have a pool in a small space? We prove again that it is possible. More & more clients come to our offices, asking if we can update their pool to the new trends that come out. The typical answer is yes. After all, there is no need for a large plot of land, …
Purifying Pool Water the UV Way
In the 1960s, neon posters were the rage in college dorms, apartments, and local bars. Blacklight lamps help these decorations glow, giving a psychedelic feel to any area. But that was then, and this is now. Blacklight is a UV ultraviolet bulb that anyone can see. Of course, if someone is digging retro style, they may have it in a …
What Makes a Swimming Pool Perfect for You?
Every pool has a unique personality, with a design adapted to the functionality required by the owner of each one of them. There are many different design styles and features to choose from to create a pool that is perfect for you. Some popular types of pool options to choose from include. • Cocktail pools • Large pools • Infinity …
Top 5 Pool Trends for 2020
It is time to look at the new trends for swimming pools and outdoor living. Like every year, we reinforce our belief that a backyard is the new living room. Trends that can be exciting and fresh and some continue to be popular. Based on our recent projects, here are the top five 2020 pool trends: Sunken Outdoor Kitchen The …
Acrylic Pool Walls – A New Trend in Swimming Pool Décor
Imagine enjoying the view inside the pool, or from the outside? The oasis becomes an experience for the senses. It creates a surreal scene, challenging the perception of space and gravity. Adding acrylic walls to a swimming pool becomes a key element of the design. The floating swimming pool is one of the latest attractions in a Downtown Houston luxury …
Pool Renovation – Some Swimming Pool Feature Suggestions
When thinking about remodeling your pool, the first thing you should keep in mind is to look for the current trends and the most appropriate and practical for your backyard. Here are some suggestions on some of the materials and features that are in right now: Pool Trends Pool Deck Material There is a variety of materials to choose from …
The Advantages of Having Scuppers for Your Swimming Pool
When you add water features to your swimming pool design, you are adding beauty and excitement to your custom-designed oasis. There is a wide selection of water features to choose from, but it all boils down to your imagination and preference. Scupper is a popular water feature when it comes to a swimming pool design. There are scuppers that range …
Lazy Rivers – A Trend in Custom-Designed Pools
Visit a resort like the Marriott Marquis in Houston, and you will see their lazy river feature. Kids enjoy it, it attracts newlyweds and relaxes the rest of the guests. Until recently, the lazy river was exclusively for resorts and water parks. If you believe that the feature is not for your backyard swimming pool, then it’s time to reconsider …
Why Timers and Pool Automation Systems are Important?
Your swimming pool is the ultimate recreational space at home; and like everything, it requires maintenance to keep it in optimal condition. A timer is an idyllic device to run your filter system at set times each day. Not only it will help automate the filtering process, but it will also provide you additional time to relax and do other …
Fire and Water Features – Beauty and Excitement!
When Greek philosophers studied the materials that make the concept of reality, they concluded that four elements would always exist: earth, water, fire, and air. Today, these elements play a vital role when it comes to pool construction, and how a project with those features can create a wow effect. Fire And Water Pool Features Fire and water features give …
A Must Have Add-On…The Tanning Ledge
Each year the swimming pool goes through some minor changes. There is a variety of add-ons to choose from, of course, and one of them is the tanning ledge. Look around and see how this innovative, convenient pool feature, has become a favorite amongst pool owners. Many people, who grew up in sunny areas with access to a beach, may …
Add-Ons to Customize Your Swimming Pool
Purchasing an in-ground swimming pool is a major decision. There are many shapes and sizes to choose from but choosing the best shape and size is dependent on the available space in your backyard. Another thing you need to consider when having your pool designed is making sure that the pool design will match with your home and the surrounding …
Valentine’s Day Colors for Your Swimming Pool
When we think of a Valentine’s Day gathering by the swimming pool, the first thing that comes to mind is a heart-shaped pool. That is all fine and dandy; but, if you don’t use colored LED lights, your oasis will look like it does every single day. The Colors of Valentines Days All holidays have their signature color to represent …
The Swim-Up Bar – Who’s Idea Was It?
The first time I ever saw a swim-up bar was at my best friend’s home. The year was 1977; my friend and I were about to graduate high school, and I would spend weekends at her home. There is no denying that her swimming pool beat every other in a residential area. It was the most expensive neighborhood, and her …
What Pool Features Should I Add To My New Pool?
Looking to build a pool? Can’t decide what to add to your pool? Well the possibilities are endless. But here are few of our favorite pool features for you to consider! But before you decide to consider adding any pool features, make sure you have a concept, theme, or idea in mind. There’s almost nothing worse than a tacky pool …
Tanning Shelves vs. Beach Entry Pools
Swimming pools have become a great idea to enhance the beauty of your house. The inclusion is done in various ways as it depends on the preference of the people and the amount of space available. However, when it comes to swimming pools, the trends come and fade. Include a waterfall or a rock fall, no matter what you are …