Mediterranean Roman pool at night in Coral Gables

A coral stucco villa, a Roman-end pool lit teal after dark, and a hot tub that spills over a tiled lip.

Suits: Spanish and Mediterranean houses on a inner-ring suburb in Florida.

Spanish and Mediterranean
Luxury tier
Hot tub
Night
Sun shelf

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Mediterranean Roman pool at night in Coral Gables: a Spanish and Mediterranean yard in Coral Gables, FL, with a walled backyard with royal palms, bougainvillea on the wall, clipped ficus and low uplights in the planting. — Drawn for a two-story coral-colored stucco Mediterranean villa with a barrel tile roof, an arched loggia and wrought iron lanterns, with a walled backyard with royal palms, bougainvillea on the wall, clipped ficus and low uplights in the planting.

Size: 36 × 18 ft; 3.5 to 6 ft deep
Water surface: 625 sq ft
Water: about 15,500 gal
Coping: 102 linear ft
Deck: 1,690 sq ft
Hot tub: 7 ft round; about 850 gal

The design, spelled out

Every choice in this pool, what it is, and why it suits this house and this part of the country.

Depth profile

The floor is 3.5 ft deep at the steps and stays level for about 10 ft, slopes over about 12 ft, then runs level at 6 ft for the last 14 ft. A sun shelf sits at the other end.

ShapeRoman: A rectangle with a half-round bump-out at one short end. The curved end gives a natural place for steps and a softer, classic look.
Size36 × 18 ft: A pool about 18 ft wide and 36 ft long. Room for lengths and a group, and a yard that can hold the larger deck it needs. That is about 625 sq ft of water and about 15,500 gallons.
StepsCurved steps: Curved, wedding-cake steps. A formal, graceful way into a Roman or larger pool. The steps lead into water 3.5 ft deep.
Sun shelfWith an umbrella: A sun shelf with an umbrella in the water. Adds shade so the shelf is usable at midday.
Hot tubSpills into the pool, 7 ft round: A hot tub built into the pool and level with the deck, spilling into it. It shares the pool's water and equipment, so one heater and one set of chemistry cover both. The tub holds about 850 gallons.
Pool finishQuartz: Plaster with quartz aggregate, smooth with a bit of sparkle. Usually holds color and resists staining better than plain plaster, and stays gentle on feet. Warm, humid water grows algae faster, so a smooth, dense finish is easier to keep clean.
Finish colorLight grey finish, soft turquoise water: A light grey interior. Gives soft turquoise water that suits most houses.
Waterline tileBlue glass: Blue glass mosaic at the waterline. Adds sparkle and a clear blue edge to the water. It runs about 102 linear ft around this pool.
CopingTravertine: Ivory travertine with a rounded edge. Stays cooler underfoot than most stone and gives a warm, classic edge. It runs about 102 linear ft around this pool.
DeckTravertine pavers: Ivory travertine pavers. Light and cool underfoot, and a natural fit with Mediterranean and French styles. The deck is about 1,690 sq ft here. Choose a texture that stays safe when wet, because this deck will be damp often.
PlantingTropical: Palms, bird of paradise and big-leaf plants. Creates a resort feel and screens the neighbors in a warm, humid climate. Choose planting that tolerates storms and keep it a few feet from the water to limit debris.
Water featuresScuppers: Scuppers: Spouts on a wall that pour water into the pool. A classic, tactile feature that suits stone and masonry walls.
Add to the yardPergola: Pergola: A pergola over part of the deck. Gives shade and a room feeling. It may need a permit and engineering where it is windy or snowy.
FurnitureLoungers, Dining table: Loungers: A pair of chaise loungers. The first thing people want on a pool deck.
Dining table: An outdoor dining table and chairs. Turns the pool into the place where meals happen.
LightNight, lights on, teal lights: Shown at night with the pool lit from within. Lighting is part of the build, with underwater fixtures, deck lights and a controller you can set from your phone. Teal pool lights. A softer, tropical glow.

Why it fits the inner-ring suburb

The yard: a walled backyard with royal palms, bougainvillea on the wall, clipped ficus and low uplights in the planting. An inner-ring suburb lot is mid sized, so the design balances the pool, the deck and the lawn. Established neighborhoods have mature trees, older houses and neighbors close by. A pool that matches the house and keeps privacy with planting or a clean fence tends to feel at home.

Why it fits the Spanish and Mediterranean house

The house is a two-story coral-colored stucco Mediterranean villa with a barrel tile roof, an arched loggia and wrought iron lanterns. A Spanish or Mediterranean house wants curves, warm stone and plenty of shade. Roman ends, travertine and terracotta tones echo the stucco and tile roof. A pergola and potted planting finish the courtyard feel.

Turn this design around in 3D

This is the model behind the numbers above, with this design's own shape, steps, finish and deck. It loads when you scroll to it.

The same choices as the picture, as a model you can turn.

Will this fit your yard?

A planning estimate, built from the model's own dimensions. Your town's setbacks decide the real answer.

Clear area to plan on

63 × 36 ft

About 2,268 sq ft. The pool and tub alone is 44.5 × 18 ft.

Plan on a clear area of about 63 by 36 ft for the pool, the tub, 4 ft of deck around the water and 5 ft to the fence line. The deck as drawn here is about 65 by 38 ft.

The 4 ft walkway and 5 ft setback are our planning allowances, not code. Towns set their own distances from the water to the lot line and the house, so ask yours before you commit to a layout.

Will it fit your yard?

Width, ftDepth, ft

Enter the clear area, from the house to the back fence and side to side.

Florida: what the climate asks of this pool

A Florida pool is used most of the year, so heat, storms and screens shape the design.

Many Florida pools sit under a screen enclosure, which keeps out bugs and leaves but changes how much sun and breeze the deck gets. Plan planting and furniture around the cage lines.
Afternoon storms and hurricane season mean equipment pads, pergolas and loose furniture need to be anchored or easy to stow.
A high water table is common near the coast. Builders usually fit a hydrostatic relief valve so the shell does not float when the ground is saturated.
Near salt water, salt air is hard on metal fences, light fittings and some stone. Ask which materials are rated for it.

What this will cost: ask a local builder for a quote

We do not print a price for this design. The public ranges we checked disagree widely, and soil, access, local labor and permit rules move the real number more than any picture can.

What moves the price on this design

Size. This pool has about 625 sq ft of water surface and about 15,500 gallons. More surface means more excavation, steel, finish and equipment.
Deck. About 1,690 sq ft of paving is a large line item on its own. Ask for the deck priced separately so you can compare materials.
The built-in hot tub, its heater, plumbing and equipment pad.
Water features (scuppers), each with its own plumbing and pump capacity.
The yard additions (pergola), which are often permitted and priced separately.
Lighting: underwater fixtures, deck lights and a controller.

How to get a number you can trust

Ask two or three local builders to quote the same scope in writing: the pool, the deck, the fence, the electrical, the permits and the landscaping, each on its own line. Then compare the lines, not the totals.

Share this page with them. The size, the choices and the 3D model give a builder a starting point, so the first conversation is about your yard instead of a blank sheet.

Questions to ask a builder about this design

Specific to what is in this pool. Ask them before you sign.

01Which parts of this design need a hurricane tie-down, and does the screen enclosure change the pool layout?
02Do the pool and the tub share a heater, and can the tub run alone in cold weather?
03How deep is the sun shelf, and can a chair sit on it without tipping?
04Does the pergola need a permit or engineering for wind or snow, and who builds it?
05How are the scuppers plumbed, and can I turn them off to save the pump?
06Which lights are in the water and on the deck, and can I control them from my phone?