After: Staggered bluestone pavers lead from the house to the pool, which is surrounded by a bluestone deck. Grass between the pavers breaks up the look, adding interest. The pavilion sits conveniently right off the pool, allowing the parents to keep an eye on kids in the water and everyone to lounge out of the sun.

The designers also turned a screened-in porch with a small deck into an open wraparound deck, for clear sightlines to the pool; you can see the front edge of it in the photo’s lower right corner. Two sets of steps lead from the deck to the yard, and below the deck is a utility area that houses pool pumps, electrical panels and pool toy storage.