Design Your Dream Pool
Use our free 3D tool to customize your perfect pool — no account, no commitment
One of ASP's earliest franchisees, Meghan made the jump to leading Marketing across ASP. Meghan keeps up to date with the latest in pool building trends and has shared some of her insights from the analytics tracking that powers the data insights on this page — every stat comes from real tool usage, not guesswork.
Bram was a prolific pool builder (one pool per week) in Ocala, FL and we're lucky to have Bram here at ASP helping lead Pool Construction operations across the nation. Bram personally still designs pools and instructed the design of the 3D Models you see in this tool.
Love your design? Get it modeled into your actual backyard — for free.
How the Pool Builder Works
Our free 3D tool lets you explore pool styles, customize shapes, finishes, water features, and decking — then see your creation rendered in real time.
Choose Your Starting Point
Six curated templates, each hand-built in 3D by our Head of Construction. The most popular? "Build My Own Pool" — chosen by 35% of users who want full creative control from the start.
Customize Every Detail
Modify the pool shape, choose from five finish colors, add water features like waterfalls and bubblers, and select your decking material. Every option reflects real products ASP installs.
See It in 3D
Every model was guided by Bram Schad to give you a realistic illustration — not generic stock renders. Rotate, zoom, & explore your design from every angle before committing.
Real 3D Models
See exactly what your pool will look like — before a single shovel hits dirt
Each model is built from Bram's experience. You'll still need to work with ASP to get a shovel-ready design and a final quote, but this tool was crafted by the team with care.
Family Fun
Tropical Oasis
Pool Styles to Start From
Each template was built with Bram and Meghan's expertise. Pick the one closest to your vision and make it yours — or start from scratch and build your own.
Family Fun
Top pick for suburban homes
Shallow entry areas, built-in benches, and kid-friendly features. Designed for Southeast suburban properties where the pool is the center of family life.
Tropical Oasis
Best for coastal & subtropical lots
Freeform shapes, natural stone, waterfalls, and lush landscaping zones. Built for Florida, the Gulf Coast, and subtropical climates where the backyard can feel like a resort.
Simple + Stylish
Clean lines, modern homes
A minimalist rectangular pool with clean geometry. Complements contemporary and modern architecture where the pool should feel intentional and integrated, not busy.
Party Pad
Entertainment-focused
Built around outdoor entertaining — generous deck space, hot tub integration, fire pit areas, and lighting designed for evening use. The anchor of your outdoor living space.
Sport
Fitness & lap swimming
A longer rectangular layout optimized for lap swimming and fitness. Consistent depth, clean sightlines, and no-fuss features for homeowners who want a pool that works as hard as they do.
What Homeowners Are Choosing
Real data from thousands of pool designs created with this tool — here's what's trending right now.
Most Requested Features
Shape Preferences
Favorite Pool Finishes
Decking Choices
FROM SCREEN TO BACKYARD
See Your Pool in Your Actual Backyard
Love what you designed? The next step is a free yard visit. An ASP consultant comes to your property, measures your yard, evaluates grading and access, and models your pool design into your real backyard — with your home, landscaping, and property lines factored in.
Choosing the Right Pool Style for Your Home
Every backyard is different — and the right pool design depends on your home's architecture, your property's layout, how you plan to use the pool, and where you live. Here's what the data and our build experience tell us about each major design decision.
Rectangle Pools: The Timeless Classic
Rectangle pools account for 55% of all shapes chosen in the design tool — and for good reason. Their clean geometry complements Colonial, Ranch, Craftsman, and Contemporary home styles equally well. Rectangles make the most efficient use of narrow or structured lots, and their straight walls simplify construction, which can keep costs more predictable.
If you're building in a subdivision with setback requirements or a traditional neighborhood with defined architectural character, a rectangle pool almost always fits. They're also the natural choice for lap swimmers and sport-oriented homeowners who want consistent depth and sightlines.
Freeform Pools: Natural and Organic
Freeform shapes make up 34% of designs — popular with homeowners on larger or irregularly shaped properties where the pool can flow with the landscape rather than fight it. Curved edges, natural stone coping, and integrated landscaping zones make freeform pools feel like a natural extension of the yard.
We see the highest freeform adoption in coastal and subtropical markets — Florida, the Gulf Coast, and parts of the Carolinas — where outdoor living is year-round and the aesthetic leans tropical. If your property has mature trees, slopes, or natural features you want to work around rather than remove, a freeform layout gives you that flexibility.
Water Features: The Details That Matter
Waterfalls are the single most-requested feature at 24%, followed by bubblers (20%) and hot tubs (20%). What's interesting is the trend toward ambient, sensory features over dramatic ones — homeowners want the sound and texture of moving water more than they want a waterslide (7%) or diving board (7%).
Fire pits, at 18%, show that pool design is really outdoor living design. Homeowners aren't just thinking about what's in the water — they're designing the full experience around it. The combination of a waterfall with a fire feature is one of the most common pairings we see in finished builds.
Pool Finishes and the Colors Homeowners Love
Blue dominates — Dark Blue and Light Blue together account for 54% of all finish selections. This isn't surprising: blue finishes give the water that classic, inviting look that most people picture when they imagine a pool. Dark Blue (27%) creates a deeper, more dramatic water color, while Light Blue (27%) produces the bright, Caribbean look.
White finishes (20%) are gaining ground, especially among homeowners with contemporary or minimalist homes. Black (16%) is the bold choice — it creates a striking mirror-like effect and pairs beautifully with modern architecture. Tan and natural tones (11%) are regional favorites in desert and Mediterranean-style properties.
Decking: Completing Your Outdoor Space
The decking data shows a near four-way split: Concrete (23%), Grass (23%), Brick (20%), and Pavers (20%), with Wood at 15%. This diversity reflects regional and stylistic preferences more than any single trend — there's no dominant choice because the right decking depends entirely on your climate, home style, and maintenance preferences.
Concrete and pavers dominate in hot climates where cool-deck coatings matter. Brick is a Southeast staple that ties into Colonial and traditional architecture. Grass borders are increasingly popular with homeowners who want a natural, resort-like feel — especially around freeform pools. Wood decking works best in temperate climates where composite or hardwood can withstand the conditions.
From Digital Design to Your Backyard
The design tool is step one. It lets you explore, experiment, and get a feel for what resonates with you — without any pressure or commitment. Once you've designed something you love, the next step is a free yard visit where an ASP consultant evaluates your property, discusses your design, and creates a proposal tailored to your specific lot.
The yard visit is where the digital design becomes real: your consultant will factor in setbacks, grading, utility lines, existing landscaping, and access for construction equipment. Many homeowners find that the design they created in the tool translates directly to their final build — sometimes with minor adjustments for site conditions. That's by design: every option in the tool reflects real products and real construction methods that ASP uses every day.
Ready to Bring Your Pool Design to Life?
Your dream pool starts with a free consultation. An ASP specialist will review your design, visit your property, and put together a custom proposal — no obligation.