Modern technology makes it easier than ever to turn your dream of a backyard swimming pool into reality. 3D pool design visualization allows us to create a photorealistic model of what your swimming pool is going to look like in your backyard, so that you can see the details before construction begins.
We can look at everything from shape to finish and water features, giving you the opportunity to approve the details before construction begins. The result is that you won’t have any surprises or regrets, and this early approval process helps to avoid expensive mid-construction changes.
Blueprint vs. 3D Visualization: The Modern Difference
While traditional blueprints have been used for a long time, they are limited since they only show the measurements and layout of the swimming pool. With a blueprint, you can’t see how the pool is actually going to look when you are standing on the back porch.
On the other hand, pool design visualization translates the dimensions into a photorealistic model. You can look at the images to see how the pool is going to look in your yard’s actual dimensions, with the surrounding landscaping and more.
The biggest area where 3D pool design visualization really makes a difference is when you are choosing the finishes for your new swimming pool. As you are picking out tile color, coping materials, and decking design, it’s helpful to see the look through a full-scale image that shows real light conditions.
The Step-By-Step Process for the Virtual Pool Design Process
Here’s what you can expect if you contact our team at Mid City Custom Pools for virtual pool design services:
- Initial Consultation: The first meeting gives us an opportunity to learn about you and your home. We’ll ask questions about your lifestyle, wish list, and budget, then adjust our recommendations based on your unique needs. This information helps us shape the direction we will go with the design process.
- Site Visit and Measurements: When our team comes to your home, we measure the actual dimensions of your yard, assess the grade, and look at other features that might impact the installation and overall design. This information will be put into the software so that the pool is modeled based on your real yard.
- 3D Swimming Pool Rendering: This is the fun part! We use 3D model creation that factors in all of the details, including pool depth, water features, decking, and outdoor living elements that will also be installed.
- Interactive Design Review: As you are looking at the model, you can request changes, and we’ll make the adjustments in real time. As a result, you will leave the consultation with a design that you have fully approved. There’s no guesswork here.
- Construction Begins: Once the design has been approved, it is handed off to the construction crew, and our team will get to work. This digital design is the technical document that everyone uses to ensure that the swimming pool turns out exactly as you desire.
Everything You Can See in Your 3D Swimming Pool Rendering
No details are left out in your 3D pool design visualization. We want to make sure that you can see everything in your pool design before construction, including:
- The exact shape, size, and depth of the pool, and how it is proportioned to your yard.
- Additional features to improve the overall design, such as water features, fire features, and outdoor living elements.
- Interior finishes for the pool, including the color and texture of your coping and decking materials.
- Sunlight and night images so that you can see how the overall view changes depending on the time of day.
- Ground views and aerial views of your upgraded backyard.
- Everything is designed to scale, giving you a realistic view of the final outcome when construction is complete.
How a Pool Design Before Construction Saves You Money and Stress
The best way to avoid unnecessary costs is by ensuring that the design details are dialed in before construction begins. If you make changes after the pool is already under construction, then it is going to drive up your costs. But design changes in the software cost nothing.
We use 3D pool design visualization so that you can see the finished project and approve it before the construction team starts digging. This process helps to eliminate the issue of the final result not matching what you had in mind. Our goal is to help you avoid post-construction regret and ensure that you are completely satisfied with your new swimming pool.
Another benefit of a 3D swimming pool rendering is that it’s easier to push HOA approvals through faster, since the reviewers can see images of what you are proposing.
FAQ
Does 3D pool design cost extra at Mid City Custom Pools?
We include 3D swimming pool rendering as part of the consultation, with no extra costs to you.
How accurate is the 3D rendering compared to the finished pool?
This software is highly accurate, especially since the model is built from your yard’s actual measurements. What you are seeing in the pool rendering is what will actually be constructed in your yard.
Can I make changes after I see the 3D design?
Yes, these changes are one of the biggest reasons why we prefer using 3D pool design visualization. This process is interactive for a reason, so that we can work through any adjustments or changes before finalizing the construction plan. It’s much easier to make the changes in the planning phases, before anything is submitted for permitting.
Can I use my 3D rendering for HOA approval in Southlake or Colleyville?
Yes, many HOA review boards actually prefer photorealistic renderings because they can see the finished results. 3D rendering often makes it easier to get HOA approval.
See Your Dream Pool Before We Break Ground
You are making a big investment to install a swimming pool in your backyard, which is why you should be able to see what the results are going to look like. For more information about pool design visualization, our team at Mid City Custom Pools is here to help.
Reach out today to schedule your free 3D design consultation today. At Mid City Custom Pools, we help you see the finished pool before construction even begins.