Sheer descents, waterfalls, fire bowls and fountains, the details that turn a pool into an experience, engineered into the design from day one.
Features are what guests remember: the hush of water sheeting off a wall, the flicker of a fire bowl at the pool corner, the glow of a fire table under the stars.
We design features as part of the pool from the first drawing. Plumbing and pumps for water, gas lines for fire and power for lighting are routed during construction, so each element looks built in and runs reliably. That planning is also what lets water features and lighting run on their own schedules in Pentair automation.
Water features range from quiet to dramatic. Bubblers on a sun shelf add playful motion, scuppers in bronze, copper or stone pour from a raised wall, and sheer descents lay down a clean ribbon of water. Rain curtains and deck jets add theater for parties. Each changes the sound of the yard, so we match volume to how close it sits to seating and bedrooms.
Fire brings the other half. Fire bowls on pedestals, fire-and-water bowls that pour and burn at once, linear fire tables and fire pits make fall through spring evenings the best of the year. Our outdoor living team places them where people actually gather.
A thin, glassy sheet of water from a raised wall. Calm, modern and lovely when lit from below.
Water pouring from a spout in a raised wall or column, with a fuller sound that suits stone and traditional homes.
Low jets on a sun shelf that kids love and loungers enjoy, adding motion with little noise.
Gas-fed bowls on pedestals or raised walls that frame the pool and reflect in the water at night.
A single bowl that spills water and holds a flame, a statement piece for a pool corner.
Gathering points for lounges and patios, from long linear tables to round stone pits.
Deciding between water, fire or both? We can show each option in your 3D design.
Book a Design Call or price it yourself in the Dream CenterWater and fire both behave differently in dry heat, wind and hard water.
Every feature that sprays or sheets water increases evaporation. Running features for evenings and gatherings saves water and steadies chemistry.
Running water features overnight can help a pool shed heat in the hottest months, when water often runs warmer than most swimmers like.
Gusts blow spray off a sheer and push flames sideways. Placement out of the prevailing wind, wind guards near fire and quick shutoff keep both safe in storms.
Sheer lips, scuppers and stone faces collect white scale where water evaporates. Smooth materials, balanced chemistry and routine cleaning keep features sharp.
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The Desert Escape faces its long pool with a stacked-stone wall carrying three sheer water features, so the sound of moving water reaches the whole travertine deck. A bronze scupper adds a warmer pour, and at sunset the sheers catch the light against the Superstition skyline.
On the site visit we talk about where you sit, what you see from inside and how much sound you want.
Your 3D design and proposal, within a week, place each feature so you can judge scale and sight lines.
Feature plumbing, pumps, gas lines and lighting are permitted and installed as the pool is built.
Flow, flame and lighting are adjusted on site, then water features and lights are scheduled in Pentair automation.
Often. Bubblers and deck jets can sometimes be retrofitted with modest work, while sheer descents and scuppers usually need a raised wall and new plumbing. We assess the pool and the equipment pad and recommend what fits.
Most permanent fire bowls, tables and pits run on natural gas or propane through a buried line, which typically requires a permit. Placement, clearances and shutoffs are planned with the rest of the yard.
They range from a whisper to a roar. Bubblers and sheer descents are fairly quiet, while scuppers and rain curtains are louder. We match each feature to its distance from seating and bedrooms, and flow can be adjusted.
They increase evaporation, so they use some extra water, especially in summer. Running them on a schedule rather than nonstop keeps the impact modest.
Water features and lighting can run on Pentair automation, so you can switch them on, change light colors or set schedules from an app. Some fire features can be tied in too, depending on the ignition system.
We design water and fire features for view lots in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills and Cave Creek, and for family pools in Gilbert and Chandler.
Tell us what you want to build, your budget and timing, then pick a time for a free 30-minute call with our design manager.
