Custom Pool Design & Construction Services in Scottsdale, AZ
Every luxury pool we build in Scottsdale begins with a thoughtful conversation about your lifestyle, design preferences, and the natural features of your property. Our design team specializes in creating custom pools that seamlessly complement your home’s architecture, desert views, and outdoor living spaces — resulting in a refined retreat that’s both visually stunning and purposefully functional. Whether designed for relaxation, upscale entertaining, or family enjoyment, your Scottsdale pool will feel like a natural extension of your home and lifestyle.
Create your dream backyard oasis with Open Book Pools' custom pool design and construction services.
Luxury Custom Pool Design in Scottsdale
With a Bespoke Philosophy
Premium Pool Features & Amenities for Your Scottsdale Home
Transform your backyard into a true desert retreat with our premium pool enhancements. Designed specifically for Scottsdale’s upscale lifestyle and challenging desert climate, our luxury pool features deliver exceptional durability, refined elegance, and long-term value—creating an outdoor space that feels like a private resort right at home.
Pool Water Features & Dynamic Effects
Custom Rock Waterfalls
Bring your Scottsdale backyard oasis to life with natural stone waterfalls that create a soothing desert soundscape while helping to cool the surrounding area. Perfectly blended with lush landscaping and pool elevations, these features enhance both beauty and ambiance.
Fountains & Bubblers
Introduce movement, elegance, and upscale charm with decorative fountains and bubblers. These features not only elevate the visual appeal of your pool and outdoor space, but they also improve water circulation for a cleaner, healthier environment.
Fire & Water Experiences
Create unforgettable desert evenings with stunning fire bowls, flame towers, and water-fire fusion features. Scottsdale homeowners love these elements for their dramatic visual contrast and resort-style ambience—especially during sunset gatherings.
Laminar & Deck Jets
Ideal for modern Scottsdale pool designs, laminar and deck jets produce sleek, arching streams of water that add a playful yet sophisticated touch—perfect for both entertainment and visual appeal.
Scuppers & Spillways
Enhance elegance with architecturally styled water flows designed to provide tranquil sound and timeless beauty. These features work beautifully with both contemporary and Mediterranean-style Scottsdale homes.
Luxury Pool Amenities for Scottsdale Outdoor Living
Integrated Spas
Relax year-round with custom-built spas featuring independent heating and smart control systems. Whether connected to your pool or elevated with spillover effects, these spas blend comfort, luxury, and style.
Tanning Ledges & Beach Entries
Ideal for Scottsdale’s year-round sunshine, tanning ledges and beach entries provide shallow lounging spaces perfect for sunbathing, relaxing, or safely accommodating young swimmers.
Swim-Up Bars & In-Pool Seating
Entertain in true resort style with swim-up bars, bar stools, and in-pool seating—perfect for pool parties, outdoor kitchens, or simply enjoying Scottsdale’s beautiful evenings.
Custom Slides & Diving Areas
Design personalized slides and diving zones for fun and excitement—tailored to your pool’s depth, layout, and overall style. Fun for families, stunning for guests.
Smart Automation & Self-Cleaning Systems
Enjoy effortless pool ownership with advanced automation, app-based control, and self-cleaning technology designed for Scottsdale’s climate. Easily control lighting, temperature, water features, filtration, and more—from anywhere.
Smart Pool Automation for Modern Living in Scottsdale, AZ
Owning a luxury pool in Scottsdale should feel effortless, not a chore. With advanced smart pool automation, you can monitor, manage, and control your entire pool environment from anywhere, directly from your smartphone or tablet. Whether you’re relaxing in Old Town, spending a weekend in North Scottsdale, or traveling out of state, your pool stays perfectly balanced, heated, and ready to enjoy.
Smart Pool Features Designed for Scottsdale Comfort & Convenience
Real-Time Water Chemistry Monitoring
Automatically monitors and adjusts pH and sanitizer levels to keep your water crystal clear, healthy, and swim-ready—even during Scottsdale’s extreme summer heat.
Energy-Efficient Pool Systems
Reduce energy costs with smart filtration, variable-speed pumps, and long-lasting LED lighting—perfect for managing your pool efficiently while preserving Arizona resources.
Automated Cleaning & Safety Covers
Hands-free cleaning systems and integrated protective covers keep your pool spotless and secure, so it's always ready for guests, family, and relaxation.
Remote Access & Equipment Control
Easily adjust pool lighting, temperature, pumps, and spa features right from your phone—whether you’re at home or away.
Smart Home Integration
Seamlessly connect your pool controls to your existing smart home system for a fully synchronized and luxury outdoor living experience.
Bring convenience, efficiency, and luxury together with a smart pool system designed for Scottsdale living — effortless control, precise automation, and year-round peace of mind.
Expert Gunite Pool Construction
At Open Book Pools, we specialize in gunite (shotcrete) pool construction — the preferred choice for high-end custom pool builds in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and surrounding luxury communities. Gunite offers unmatched design flexibility and exceptional durability, making it ideal for Arizona’s desert climate and the sophisticated outdoor living spaces Scottsdale is known for.
Why Gunite Construction Is Perfect for Scottsdale Properties
Design Flexibility
Gunite allows for truly custom design — from modern geometric pools and infinity edges to natural freeform oasis-style builds. This method gives you unlimited possibilities to create a pool that perfectly complements your Scottsdale home, landscape, and lifestyle.
Structural Strength
Scottsdale’s climate demands materials that can stand up to intense sun, shifting soils, and seasonal temperature swings. Gunite pools offer superior crack resistance and long-term durability, ensuring your investment stands the test of time.
Long-Lasting Performance
With proper care, a gunite pool can last 50 years or more, maintaining its structural integrity and beauty for decades — making it one of the best long-term investments in luxury outdoor living.
Fully Custom Features
Easily incorporate built-in tanning ledges, baja shelves, spas, steps, benches, grottoes, waterfalls, and fire features — all seamlessly integrated into your pool design for a resort-style experience right at home.
Premium Luxury Finishes
Gunite is compatible with all high-end interior finishes, including:
Pebble and quartz finishes
Polished plaster
Glass bead and crushed granite
High-gloss tile accents
These finishes elevate your pool’s appearance and enhance its design to match Scottsdale’s finest luxury outdoor spaces.
Open Book Pools: Scottsdale’s Trusted Experts in Gunite Pool Construction
When only luxury, craftsmanship, and precision will do, we’re the team Scottsdale homeowners trust.
Design Styles We Mastered Over 20+ Years
Geometric Pools
Perfectly aligned with Scottsdale’s modern luxury aesthetic, geometric pools feature clean lines, bold edges, and contemporary symmetry. These striking designs complement sleek architecture found in communities like Silverleaf and DC Ranch—offering a refined balance of form, function, and visual elegance.
Freeform Pools
Inspired by the natural desert beauty of Scottsdale, freeform pools use soft curves, flowing shapes, and organic contours to mirror the look of desert springs and resort-style retreats. They blend effortlessly with native landscaping, boulder accents, and the surrounding McDowell Mountain scenery.
Infinity Edge Pools
Designed to impress, infinity edge pools create a breathtaking visual effect where the water appears to disappear into the horizon. In Scottsdale, these pools are especially stunning when positioned to overlook valley views, mountain backdrops, or desert sunsets—evoking pure serenity and luxury.
Resort-Style Pools
Bring the feel of Scottsdale’s finest resorts right to your backyard. These luxury pool designs include multi-level layouts, integrated spas, waterfalls, fire features, baja shelves, and even swim-up bars—turning your outdoor space into a personal paradise for relaxation, entertainment, and escape.
Lap Pools
Ideal for wellness-focused homeowners, lap pools offer sleek, minimalist designs perfect for daily swimming, water workouts, or peaceful relaxation. With streamlined layouts and space-saving functionality, they’re a popular choice for Scottsdale properties prioritizing fitness and modern style.
Quality Materials for Desert Conditions
Premium Finish Options:
PebbleTec & PebbleSheen: Natural stone finishes that stay cool and resist staining
Glass Tile: Stunning visual effects with superior durability and easy maintenance
Natural Stone Coping: Travertine, flagstone, and other premium materials that enhance aesthetics
Decorative Concrete: Custom textures and colors that complement your home's architecture
Scottsdale’s intense sun, high temperatures, and desert climate demand pool materials designed for long-term durability and performance. That’s why we partner with top-tier, industry-leading manufacturers to ensure your pool not only withstands the elements, but also delivers exceptional beauty, reliability, and enjoyment for decades.