Top Pool Design Trends Homeowners Love in 2025

Whether you’re dreaming of a serene retreat or an entertainer’s showpiece, today’s luxury pools offer more than just a place to swim. From design aesthetics to smart features, 2025 is all about blending beauty, function, and innovation.

At Basin Pool Designs, we’re seeing clear trends emerge from Nashville to Franklin—and we’re building them into our custom projects across Middle Tennessee. Here are the most sought-after pool design ideas of the year.

1. Resort-Style Features at Home

Homeowners want their backyard to feel like a boutique hotel. That means:

Tanning ledges with in-water loungers
Integrated spas for year-round relaxation
Swim-up bars and sunken seating areas
Naturalistic waterfalls and multi-level design

It’s not just about swimming—it’s about creating an all-day experience.

2. Sleek, Geometric Lines

While freeform shapes still have a place, modern architecture calls for clean design. Think:

Rectangular and L-shaped pools
Symmetrical layouts
Crisp coping and monochromatic palettes

We’re seeing this especially in new builds around College Grove, Spring Hill, and Forest Hills.

3. Dark Interior Finishes

Move over, bright blue. This year’s top finish colors are deep charcoal, graphite, and slate—lending a lagoon-like depth and reflective surface.

These finishes:

Enhance water’s visual stillness
Reflect natural surroundings
Pair beautifully with modern architecture

4. Seamless Outdoor Living Integration

The pool is no longer an isolated feature—it’s part of a larger outdoor experience. Homeowners are investing in:

Covered patios and pergolas
Outdoor kitchens and fire lounges
Decking materials like travertine or large-format pavers

The goal? A cohesive, functional space that flows effortlessly from indoors to out.

5. Smart Pool Technology

In 2025, more homeowners are prioritizing automation and control. Popular upgrades include:

Smartphone app control of lighting, heating, and filtration
Automated chemical monitoring
Voice-controlled spa activation
WiFi-connected energy-efficient pumps

Especially in high-end builds, convenience and sustainability go hand-in-hand.

6. Eco-Friendly Materials and Systems

With sustainability top of mind, more clients are choosing:

Saltwater systems
Solar pool heating options
Variable speed pumps and LED lighting
Native landscaping around pools

These upgrades reduce maintenance while keeping your pool efficient and eco-conscious.

Bring These Trends to Life—Your Way

At Basin Pool Designs, we don’t just follow trends—we shape them. Our team takes your goals and aesthetic vision, then designs a pool that fits your property and lifestyle perfectly.

Let’s build something that lasts beyond the season—contact us to get started.

Published On: July 13th, 2025Categories: Design, TrendsTags: design, features, inspiration, trends

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19:28 06 Apr 23

The pool is open, it’s fantastic. Nick and his team crushed it! They installed a great pool! It looks amazing and is a huge blessing to have in our neighborhood.

Jennifer Mosley

19:21 05 Apr 21

Brandon was so patient and knowledgeable with me and my dad. We just finished construction on our pool and spa, and had a dozen questions or more. Not only did he answer them, he showed us, hands on, how to check in the future. He is A+, and we will use them again!

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Lee Sargent

02:17 10 Jan 20

Best experience with any contractor hands down. Very knowledgeable and makes sure you understand every step of the process. A pleasure to work with. Not to mention this guy is the boss in making the most unbelievable original designs. So happy I was referred to Nick and I would refer him to anyone interested in building a quality pool.

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01:19 10 Jan 20

This is an amazing company. The owner was super easy to work with and always punctual. He had cutting-edge ideas. My wife and I are super satisfied with this pool. Basin truly exceeded our expectations.

Marcus DiPietro

22:15 09 Jan 20

Nick has a great amount of passion for his work and it shows! I am an architect and this was our first project together. One of the unusual challenges we faced with the design was to support a portion of the house on the pool wall. We had to carefully coordinate our work to integrate all of the building systems. It is a testament to Nick's professionalism that the project came together without a flaw.

Jett W

21:48 09 Jan 20

The team at Basin Pools went above and beyond our expectations on our entire pool building experience. It all began in the design process when Nick was able to create what only seemed like a dream to us. His honesty and punctuality resonated throughout the building process. Basin was the only trade on our construction project to keep a clean work environment and actually even clean up other people’s mess. A year into our pool ownership and it has been virtually maintenance free. We had a minor equipment warranty issue and they went above and beyond to solve the problem. We are thankful to find such a professional pool company that does what they say they will do! 5+ stars

Top Pool Design Trends Homeowners Love in 2025

1. Resort-Style Features at Home

2. Sleek, Geometric Lines

3. Dark Interior Finishes

4. Seamless Outdoor Living Integration

5. Smart Pool Technology

6. Eco-Friendly Materials and Systems

Bring These Trends to Life—Your Way

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