Nick Buchholz Featured on Pool Magazine Podcast: A Deep Dive Into the Art of Custom Pool Design

We’re honored to share that Nick Buchholz, founder of Basin Pool Designs, was recently featured on the Pool Magazine podcast—a leading voice in the pool and outdoor living industry. The interview explores Nick’s unique path from aspiring chef to one of the most design-forward luxury pool builders in Tennessee, and how his background continues to shape the way we approach every project at Basin.

From Culinary Arts to Custom Pools

Nick’s design philosophy is rooted in his early culinary training, where precision, layering, and creativity were essential to crafting unforgettable dining experiences. That same mindset now guides Basin Pool Designs, where we treat every pool like a piece of functional art—crafted with intention, technical rigor, and aesthetic vision.

“It’s quite similar,” Nick shared during the interview. “Starting with raw ingredients and turning them into something spectacular.”

Why Basin Pool Designs Stands Out

While many pool builders chase volume, Basin remains focused on creating one-of-a-kind, highly personalized outdoor environments. Whether it’s a geometric Lautner edge pool with engineering complexity or an organically curved spa inspired by an airplane nose cone, each project is customized to fit the site, the architecture, and the client’s vision.

Our firm works across Middle Tennessee and beyond, offering expertise in:

• Custom gunite pool construction
• Luxury outdoor living design
• 3D pool design and planning
• Structural engineering and site coordination
• Pool automation and integrated water features

Design with Depth

In the Pool Magazine article, you’ll get a closer look at some of our most iconic projects—including a 66-foot Lautner edge pool built into a Brentwood hillside and an elliptical pool with a custom wood diving board on a private airstrip in Lebanon, TN.

These projects highlight our belief that great design is about more than aesthetics—it’s about creating an emotional experience. As Nick puts it, “Still water calms me. That’s what I want to deliver for every client.”

Selective by Design

At Basin, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter builds. Our clients come to us because they want something truly custom, and they value the detail, thought, and craftsmanship that goes into every project. As Nick says in the interview, “We don’t build for everyone—and that’s the point.”

Listen to the Podcast & Read the Full Feature

We invite you to read the full feature on Pool Magazine and listen to the podcast episode to hear more about Nick’s journey, our design approach, and what makes Basin Pool Designs different.

Interested in working with a top custom pool builder in Tennessee? Contact us to start a conversation—we’d love to hear about your vision.