Design before you dig

Virtual Reality & 3D Pool Design in Tucson

Bring your backyard to life before we ever break ground.

3D rendering of a vanishing edge pool with raised spa, terraced planters and a pergola.

Virtual reality pool design

With Meraki's VR design previews, you can "walk" your future pool at full scale, swap materials in real time (pebble interiors, travertine, pavers), test lighting scenes, and confirm depths, steps and baja shelves. Seeing it first means fewer surprises, tighter timelines, and a design that fits your family and your yard.

Aesthetic pool design for the Sonoran Desert

Modern lines meet desert-smart materials. We blend water and fire features, decking and planting palettes that complement Tucson's colors and climate: heat-friendly decking, slip resistance, and textures that age beautifully. Every detail is chosen to harmonize with your home and landscape while staying practical for 110°F summers and monsoon season.

How it works

From your yard to a 3D design

Site visit

We measure your yard, check access for equipment, slope, utilities and HOA or setback limits, and talk through how you want to use the space.

3D design

We model the pool, spa, decking and features on your actual lot, with real materials and colors.

VR walkthrough

You walk the design at full scale, test lighting at night, and adjust depths, steps and finishes until it feels right.

Itemized quote

The final design becomes a line-item quote, so the price matches exactly what you saw.

Ideas to bring to your design session: pool shapes, tanning ledges and steps, water features, lighting and finishes. More on the process in our 3D and VR design guide.

Recent 3D designs

Designs our clients walked first

See finished pools

3D rendering of a pool at night with spa, fire bowls, sheer descent and swim-up bar stools.

3D rendering of a geometric pool with tanning ledge loungers, raised spa and fire pit pergola.

3D rendering of a rectangular pool with twin sheer descents and a stacked stone raised spa.

3D rendering of a pool with tanning ledge umbrella, twin sheer descents and raised spa.

3D rendering of an L-shaped pool at night with tanning ledge, paver deck and fire pit.

3D rendering of landscape lighting along turf stepping pads leading to a lit pool at night.

3D rendering of a backyard with paver stepping pads through turf to a pool and fire pit.

3D rendering of a sheer descent between stacked stone pillars topped with planters at dusk.

3D rendering of a small pool with a stacked stone sheer descent wall and desert plants.

3D rendering of a rectangular pool with tanning ledge, raised spa, turf and fire pit.

3D rendering overhead view of a freeform pool with tanning ledge, scupper and travertine deck.

3D rendering of a freeform pool with a raised scupper wall and travertine patio.

3D rendering of a freeform pool with tanning ledge loungers and a paver deck.

3D rendering of a raised spa with stacked stone veneer beside a rectangular pool and covered patio.

3D rendering of a rectangular pool with a spillover spa, stamped deck and covered patio seating.

3D rendering aerial view of a long rectangular pool with attached spa along a side yard.

3D rendering of a long pool with raised wall, tanning ledge, umbrella lounge and dining area.

3D rendering of a raised pool with tanning ledge surrounded by flowering planters and a deck.

3D rendering of a terraced yard with raised pool, steps and a fire pit seating area.

3D rendering overhead view of a raised pool terrace with planters, lounge and fire pit.

3D rendering of a pool with spillover spa, pergola outdoor kitchen and turf stepping pads.

3D rendering of a pool with a glass-tiled raised spa, loungers and mountain views.

FAQ

Pool design questions

Is the 3D design free?

The on-site visit and estimate are free. Your 3D design is part of how we plan and quote your pool, so you see exactly what you are getting before you sign.

What can I change in the design?

Shape, size, depths, steps, benches and tanning ledges, spa placement, water and fire features, tile, coping, decking, plaster color, lighting and landscaping. It is much easier and cheaper to change a design than a finished pool.

Do I need a VR headset?

No. We bring the walkthrough to you. You can also review still renderings and share them with your family or HOA.

Can I use the design for HOA approval?

Yes. Renderings and plans help HOA architectural committees see what is being built, which can make approval smoother. We also prepare the plans the permit office needs.

Let's build your oasis

Your free 3D pool design starts here

Tell us about your yard and we'll schedule an on-site visit. Mon–Fri 8am–4pm · Saturday by appointment.

Pool financing available
Flexible terms through Lyon Financial and Credit Union West. See financing →