Pool design trends in 2026 are all about embracing an immersive, luxurious experience by incorporating dark, rich colors and unexpected micro-fixtures. By layering features such as strategic strips of fire pit surrounding a hot tub and waterfalls lining the entrance of a pool. These unusual yet indulgent design choices create custom experiences you, your family, and guests won’t soon forget. Contact Sage Pools, Scapes & Design to request a custom pool design consultation by calling (713) 369-4381 or you can email us.
What Design Trends are Most Popular for Texas Pools this Year?
- Modern Shaped Pools with Clean Lines
- Dark, Rich Pool Floor/Bottom Colors
- Earthy, Rustic Tile Color Palettes Including Travertine Stone and Terracotta
- Exotic Shapes such as Arabesque, Fan, Herringbone, Chevron, Hexagonal and Mosaic Tiles
There are many pool shapes to choose from depending on the size and shape of your yard such as kidney shaped, l-shaped, and shapeshifting. In 2026, modern shaped pools with clean geometric lines are all the rage. These geometric shaped pools allow you to easily integrate a built-in spa or hot tub, including the ever so popular infinity edge spillover spa.
Painting or installing a dark blue or black pool bottom creates an elegant aesthetic giving the surface the appearance of glass. Onyx or iridescent accents around the pool coping and decking help achieve an upscale feel around your backyard pool.
What’s more refreshing than stepping out of a steamy hot tub into a rain waterfall on a warm afternoon? Nothing, really. How about surrounding your pool decking area with black lava rock fire bowls or an entire fire pit lined perimeter?
Texans love rustic design features. We can’t help it. Including natural stone elements and terracotta colored pots, decking around hardscaping, and accent pieces helps create a warm, old world style appearance that never goes out of style.
Iridescent glass tiles and mosaic pieces create a visually stunning effect, especially when used to create a unique design-first vibe. Some of the most popular custom pool decking designs use herringbone, arabesque, chevron, and even hexagonal tile to create a custom look and feel.
Ready to Discuss a Custom Pool Design Integrating Modern Features
Contact Sage Pools, Scapes & Design today to schedule a consultation with our pool designer in Houston, Fulshear, Katy, Richmond, Cypress, and beyond. We can create an affordable pool design including high-end, on-trend features with all of the bells and whistles you desire.