Pool Paradise: Transforming Your Backyard Into A Retreat
HANNAH A · August 2 2025
Rethinking Small Yards: Big Vision, Smart Design
Smaller lots often come with unique challenges—setback requirements, slopes, and limited square footage. But with the right design approach, even the tiniest of backyards can feel like a five-star resort.
Our team starts by understanding how you want to use the space: Is this a weekend chill zone? A kid-friendly splash area? Or a serene oasis to escape after a long day? From there, we tailor every element—from the pool shape to the layout of seating, landscaping, and custom features like fire pits or water walls—to make the most of every inch.
Key Features That Elevate a Small Pool Space
Plunge or Cocktail Pools: These smaller pools offer the perfect place to relax and cool off without taking up your entire yard.
Built-in Benches + Baja Shelves: These multi-use features double as seating, tanning ledges, and shallow zones for kids or pets.
Integrated Spa: Add a spa to one end of your pool to offer both relaxation and year-round use, even when it’s cooler out.
Infinity or Perimeter-Overflow Edges: These create a visual illusion of more space and add a modern architectural feel.
Strategic Landscaping: Lush greenery, tall privacy hedges, and potted trees can soften hard lines and make the space feel private and peaceful.
Material Matters: Natural, Timeless, Luxe
We opt for organic and timeless finishes—like travertine coping, limewashed stucco, and smooth concrete—that seamlessly blend with your home’s architecture. A small pool area benefits from cohesion; using similar tones and textures from your home’s façade into the backyard design helps everything flow as one curated space.
At ENE Builders, we also love integrating natural elements like reclaimed wood pergolas, stone accents, and subtle LED lighting to extend your backyard’s usability into the evening hours.
Design That’s Personalized and Permitted
Every ENE Builders project begins with careful planning and city coordination. We navigate local zoning laws, permits, and engineering—especially critical in tight spaces—to ensure your dream pool is not only beautiful, but fully code-compliant and safe.
Our process includes:
3D design presentations
Full construction documents
In-house project management
Dedicated client communication at every stage
Why Clients Trust ENE Builders for Outdoor Projects
We’re more than just builders—we’re designers and space optimizers. Our clients value our hands-on approach, clean design style, and our ability to turn limitations into standout features. From hillside properties to narrow backyards in the city, we’ve helped dozens of Los Angeles and Orange County homeowners reimagine their outdoor living.
Contact us today for a consultation and let us show you how we can transform your vision into a space you will love.
ENE BUILDERS | LA + OC Remodeling
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