barbecue design

Made to Order
When you design and build custom swimming pools for a living, I'd guess you're always thinking somewhere in the back of your mind about what your own pool would be like if you ever got the chance to build it. In my case, when I finally did have the opportunity to design and build one for my home, I knew it had to be a complete extension of my own design philosophy, standards of construction and product choices.  That was a no-brainer.  What surprised me was just how much excitement and pleasure I derived from the process of seeing my own backyard take shape. I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted going in.  I've developed strong likes and dislikes through the years, and I knew with good degree of certainty that our pool would have a vanishing edge, an attached spa, interesting lighting and an array of beautiful finish materials.   Even with all that in mind, however, landing on the perfect design that expressed all of those elements wasn't automatic by any means.  As with any custom watershape, each facet of the project required consideration and a weighing of the options. This forced me to step back and decide what I thought was