We are proud to present this year’s PHTA Awards of Excellence Merit winners. Split into two parts, this compiled list of amazing pool projects illustrate the best of the best when it comes to creating a stunning backyard oasis. Take a peek at the pools that blew away the judges, and stay tuned for the second half of the Merit winners, coming soon.
Elite Luxury Pools & Landscaping
Omaha, Neb.
Decking Material: Sandblasted Marble
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | ByAlka Pool Construction, Burnaby, British ColumbiaPhoto courtesy Vincent Lee / iShot Photography
Alka Pool Construction
Burnaby, British Columbia
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By AquaTerra Outdoors, Carrollton, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Aquaterra Outdoors
Carrollton, Texas
Decking Material: Composite Deck
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Tipton Spires Design | Build
Houston, Texas
Decking Material: Natural Stone Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Silver Fox Contracting, DubaiPhoto courtesy Usama Ummer / Silver Fox Contracting LLC
Silver Fox Contracting
Dubai
Decking Material: Porcelain
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Joan Roca Master Pool Designs, Jacksonville, Fla.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Joan Roca Master Pool Designs
Jacksonville, Fla.
Decking Material: Stonetech Pools
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By KrisCo Pools and Spas, Woodinville, Wash.Photo courtesy Edward Tereshchenko / Peak 3 Visuals LLC
Krisco Pools and Spas
Woodinville, Wash.
Decking Material: Porcelain
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By The Green Scene, Chatsworth, Calif.Photo courtesy Irvin Pacheco / In-View Media
The Green Scene
Chatsworth, Calif.
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By J. Caldwell Custom Pools, Fort Worth, TexasPhoto courtesy Russell Ware / J. Caldwell Custom Pools
J. Caldwell Custom Pools
Fort Worth, Texas
Decking Material: Porcelain
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By East End Pool King, North Fork, N.Y.Photo courtesy Jeremy Garretson Photography
East End Pool King
North Fork, N.Y.
Decking Material: Bluestone
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Red Rock Design Build, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Red Rock Design Build
Chandler, Ariz.
Decking Material: Silver Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Flowing Wells Landscape & PoolsPhoto courtesy Brian Dunham
Flowing Wells Landscape & Pools
Chandler, Ariz.
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Traditional | By A-1 Pool Service, Hilton Head Island, S.C.Photo courtesy Corey Gibson
A-1 Pool Service
Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Decking Material: Ipe
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Traditional | By Vue Custom Pools & Design, Greensboro, N.C.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Vue Custom Pools & Design
Greensboro, N.C.
Decking Material: Turf
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Traditional | By Bi-State Pool and Spa, O’Fallon, Mo.Photo courtesy Amanda Bauer / Bi-State Pool
Bi-State Pool and Spa
O’Fallon, Mo.
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Traditional | By BMR Pool and Patio, Lewisville, TexasPhoto courtesy Landon / Lumex Productions
BMR Pool and Patio
Lewisville, Texas
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Traditional | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy Jon Mouer / W. Scott Mitchell Photography
California Pools & Landscape
Chandler, Ariz.
Decking Material: Travertine Pavers
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Traditional | By Paragon Pools, Las Vegas, Nev.Photo courtesy Mary Vail, MBA Publicist
Paragon Pools
Las Vegas, Nev.
Decking Material: Spray Deck
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Traditional | By Pulliam Pools, Fort Worth, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography
Pulliam Pools
Fort Worth, Texas
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Traditional | By Diffizur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production
Diffizur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric | By Cody Pools, Round Rock, TexasPhoto courtesy A. Wonderly Photography
Cody Pools
Round Rock, Texas
Decking Material: Sundek Sunstone Bone White French Pattern
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, Montgomery, TexasPhoto courtesy Ryan Hall Productions
Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools
Montgomery, Texas
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Oasis Pools & Outdoor Living, Waxahachie, TexasPhoto courtesy Stephanie Reyna / Chase Life
Oasis Pools & Outdoor Living
Waxahachie, Texas
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric | By Yard Mods Tx, Little Elm, TexasPhoto courtesy Justin Allred / OtherRed Photography
Yard Mods TX
Little Elm, Texas
Decking Material: Walnut Travertine
Category: Geometric | By Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, Montgomery, TexasPhoto courtesy Ryan Hall Productions
Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools
Montgomery, Texas
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, Montgomery, TexasPhoto courtesy Ryan Hall Productions
Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools
Montgomery, Texas
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Tipton Spires Design | Build
Houston, Texas
Decking Material: Natural Stone Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Tipton Spires Design | Build
Houston, Texas
Decking Material: Natural Stone Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography
Claffey Pools
Southlake, Texas
Decking Material: Sandblasted Pavers
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By St. John Pools, Rosharon, TexasPhoto courtesy James Gill Boyd Aerial Photo Video
St. John Pools
Rosharon, Texas
Category: Geometric | By St. John Pools, Rosharon, TexasPhoto courtesy James Gill Boyd Aerial Photo Video
St. John Pools
Rosharon, Texas
Category: Geometric | By KrisCo Pools and Spas, Woodinville, Wash.Photo courtesy Anton Benedikt Photography LLC
Krisco Pools and Spas
Woodinville, Wash.
Decking Material: Natural Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric | By The Green Scene, Los Angeles, Calif.Photo courtesy Irvin Pacheco / In-View Media
The Green Scene
Los Angeles, Calif.
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Kye Lee Photography
Riverbend Sandler Pools
Plano, Texas
Decking Material: Sky White Travertine
Category: Geometric | By Presidential Pools & Spas, Gilbert, Ariz.Photo courtesy Jason / Desert Lens
Presidential Pools & Spas
Gilbert, Ariz.
Decking Material: Pavers
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Presidential Pools & Spas, Gilbert, Ariz.Photo courtesy Jason / Desert Lens
Presidential Pools & Spas
Gilbert, Ariz.
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Kye Lee Photography
Riverbend Sandler Pools
Plano, Texas
Decking Material: Mexican Pewter Travertine
Category: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Riverbend Sandler Pools
Plano, Texas
Decking Material: Travertine Blanco
Category: Geometric | By J. Caldwell Custom Pools, Fort Worth, TexasPhoto courtesy Russell Ware / J. Caldwell Custom Pools
J. Caldwell Custom Pools
Fort Worth, Texas
Decking Material: Concrete and Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Geometric | By J. Caldwell Custom Pools, Fort Worth, TexasPhoto courtesy Russell Ware / J. Caldwell Custom Pools
J. Caldwell Custom Pools
Fort Worth, Texas
Decking Material: Concrete, Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Geometric | By Hucks Pool Company, Myrtle Beach, S.C.Photo courtesy Melissa Hucks / Hucks Pool Company
Hucks Pool Company
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric | By Ike’s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Ike’s Carter Pools
Oakland Park, Fla.
Decking Material: Tahoe Marble
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Ike’s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Ike’s Carter Pools
Oakland Park, Fla.
Decking Material: White Aurora Marble
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric | By Green O’Aces Pools and Landscape, Las Vegas, Nev.Photo courtesy Joey Franco / Perxuade Creative Innovations and Solutions
Green O’Aces Pools and Landscape
Las Vegas, Nev.
Decking Material: White Marble, French Pattern Vegas Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Fiberglass Pools | By Aqua Technics Pools, Wilmington, Del.Photo courtesy Patrick Boere Photography
Aqua Technics Pools
Wilmington, Del.
Category: Fiberglass Pools | By Aqua Technics Pools, Wilmington, Del.Photo courtesy Patrick Boere Photography
Aqua Technics Pools
Wilmington, Del.
Category: Fiberglass Pools | By Impressions Group Ottawa, Ottawa, OntarioPhoto courtesy Jason Pollard
Impressions Group Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Freeform | By Vue Custom Pools & Design, Greensboro, N.C.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Vue Custom Pools & Design
Greensboro, N.C.
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Freeform | By Dal Pino Quality Pools, Auburn, Calif.Photo courtesy Keith Sutter Photography
Dal Pino Quality Pools
Auburn, Calif.
Decking Material: Integral Colored Concrete
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Freeform | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Freeform | By South Florida Custom Pools, Palm City, Fla.Photo courtesy Delia Rareshied / Above & Beyond Real Estate Photography
South Florida Custom Pools
Palm City, Fla.
Decking Material: Country Classic Travertine
Category: Freeform | By Sunset Pool Contractors, Crofton, Md.Photo courtesy Genevieve Mugford
Sunset Pool Contractors
Crofton, Md.
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Freeform | By Prestige Pools and Spas, St. Louis, Mo.Photo courtesy Johnny Sprang / Prestige Pools and Spas
Prestige Pools and Spas
St. Louis, Mo.
Decking Material: Concrete & Coating
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Freeform | By Pulliam Pools, Fort Worth, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography
Pulliam Pools
Fort Worth, Texas
Decking Material: Concrete
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Freeform | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
