Chicago Custom Pool Design

Custom Pool Design for Chicago

Modern Pools is a custom pool design studio based in Austin, Texas. We have shaped pools since 1999, and we design for homeowners across the country. That includes the Chicago area.

We do not build pools in Chicago, and we do not have a crew or an office there. What we do is design. We create the full plan for your pool, then work with a local builder who handles the construction. This gives you strong design and local hands on the job.

Designing for Chicago

Chicago has hard winters and a deep freeze that lasts for months. A pool here has to be planned for cold from the very first sketch. We design in freeze protection, smart plumbing, and equipment that holds up when the temperature drops far below zero.

The outdoor season is short, so every warm day counts. We plan pools that are quick and easy to open in spring and simple to close in fall. Heated water and covered spaces help you use the pool longer on both ends of the season.

The North Shore is known for large lakefront and estate properties in towns like Winnetka and Lake Forest. These lots often call for a pool that feels part of the home and the land. We also design for tighter suburban yards, where smart layout makes a smaller space feel open and calm.

How We Work From Austin

We start with your lot, your ideas, and photos of your home. Then we build a 3D design so you can see the pool from every angle before anyone breaks ground. You can ask for changes early, when they are easy to make.

For special projects, we travel to see the site in person. Meeting the land and the home helps us design a pool that truly fits.

When the design is ready, we hand it to your local Chicago builder. They pull permits and build, and we stay in touch to keep the work true to the plan.

What We Design

We design pools that match your home and your view. That can mean infinity pools that seem to spill toward the horizon, heated spas for cold nights, and freeze-protected systems built for a Chicago winter.

We also plan water features that add sound and motion, plus indoor and outdoor options so you can enjoy water year round.

A pool is only part of the yard. We design outdoor living spaces around it, so the whole area works together as one calm place to relax.

Why Chicago Homeowners Choose Us

Homeowners come to us for design experience that goes back to 1999. We bring a clear, careful plan and a fresh look at what your yard can be.

We are honest about how we work. You get our design skill and a local builder for the construction, which is a strong pairing for a cold-climate pool.

Planning a pool in the Chicago area? Call (512) 608-6602 or request a consultation today.