# 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. 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. A design idea for Coral Gables, FL. Florida, inner-ring suburb, Spanish and Mediterranean. Updated 2026-10-04. ## The numbers - 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 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. ### Shape: Roman 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. ### Size: 36 × 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. ### Steps: Curved 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 shelf: With an umbrella A sun shelf with an umbrella in the water. Adds shade so the shelf is usable at midday. ### Hot tub: Spills 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 finish: Quartz 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 color: Light grey finish, soft turquoise water A light grey interior. Gives soft turquoise water that suits most houses. ### Waterline tile: Blue 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. ### Coping: Travertine 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. ### Deck: Travertine 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. ### Planting: Tropical 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 features: Scuppers Scuppers: Spouts on a wall that pour water into the pool. A classic, tactile feature that suits stone and masonry walls. ### Add to the yard: Pergola 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. ### Furniture: Loungers, 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. ### Light: Night, 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 suits this house 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. 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. ## Will it fit your yard? 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. ## 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 No price is printed for this design. Ask a local builder for a quote. What moves the price: - 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. ## Questions to ask a builder - Which parts of this design need a hurricane tie-down, and does the screen enclosure change the pool layout? - Do the pool and the tub share a heater, and can the tub run alone in cold weather? - How deep is the sun shelf, and can a chair sit on it without tipping? - Does the pergola need a permit or engineering for wind or snow, and who builds it? - How are the scuppers plumbed, and can I turn them off to save the pump? - Which lights are in the water and on the deck, and can I control them from my phone? 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