Creating a Resort-Style Backyard Without Leaving Home

Why wait for vacation when you can have the resort experience right outside your door? With the right design elements, your backyard can transform into a luxurious escape that rivals any five-star getaway. At Emerald Custom Pools, we specialize in creating custom outdoor spaces that bring the relaxation and luxury of a resort—home.

Here’s how to bring the resort-style vibe to your own backyard.

🏖️ 1. Start with a Stunning Pool Design

At the heart of every resort is a beautiful pool. Whether you prefer a sleek, straight-line modern look or a natural freeform lagoon, your pool should reflect your style. Add features like tanning ledges, infinity edges, or a raised spa with a spillover to elevate the look and feel.

Want it to look like a true resort? Ask about PebbleTec finishes, elegant water features, and LED lighting packages for dramatic nighttime ambiance.

🌴 2. Incorporate Lush Landscaping

Greenery can completely transform the energy of a space. Palm trees, tropical plants, mondo turf accents, and flower beds bring texture, color, and a true sense of escape. Emerald can work closely with your landscaper—or recommend one—to ensure every detail feels intentional.

🛋️ 3. Add Comfortable, Resort-Inspired Lounge Areas

A luxury space isn’t complete without a place to unwind. Build out seating zones with:

• Outdoor sectionals

• Chaise lounges around the pool

• Covered cabanas or pergolas with ceiling fans

• Fire pits or fireplaces for cooler nights

We design custom cabanas and shaded structures that blend seamlessly into your pool environment, giving you space to relax or entertain, day or night.

🍹 4. Install an Outdoor Kitchen or Swim-Up Bar

Turn up the vacation factor with an outdoor kitchen, grilling station, or even a swim-up bar. Perfect for hosting parties, cooking with family, or enjoying a drink without leaving the pool, these features add both fun and function to your backyard retreat.

💧 5. Include Spa-Like Touches

The little luxuries make the biggest difference. Think:

• A heated spa for year-round relaxation

• Waterfalls or sheer descents for peaceful background sound

• In-pool lighting and ambient sound systems

• Infratech heaters and misting systems for ultimate comfort

✨ 6. Keep It Pristine with Professional Pool Care

A resort wouldn’t let their pool get cloudy—and neither should you. Our in-house Emerald Pool Care team provides weekly maintenance, water balancing, and equipment checks to keep your space as beautiful as the day it was built.

Your Staycation Starts Here

At Emerald Custom Pools, we don’t just build pools—we create personalized outdoor environments designed for luxury, relaxation, and connection. Let us help you turn your yard into the ultimate staycation spot.

📞 Ready to start designing your resort-style space? Contact us today for a custom consultation.