A pool remodel is the perfect way to breathe new life into your backyard — especially here in San Tan Valley, where swimming season lasts most of the year. Whether you’re refreshing your pool’s finish or upgrading its features, adding the right custom touches can elevate your pool from functional to resort-style.
At Blue Sky Landscape & Design, we specialize in Arizona pool remodels and backyard transformations that blend comfort, style, and desert durability. If you’re ready to enhance your pool, here are three of the most popular pool remodel add-ons we install: Baja shelves, scuppers, and sheer descents.
Baja Shelves: Comfort Meets Style
Also called tanning ledges or sunshelves, Baja shelves are shallow platforms built into your pool — perfect for lounging, sunbathing, or letting little ones play safely.
Benefits of a Baja Shelf:
- Creates a resort-style lounging area
- Ideal for in-water lounge chairs or umbrellas
- Great for kids or pets to cool off safely
- Visually expands your pool’s design
- Can be finished with PebbleTec, tile, or travertine for a seamless look
Many San Tan Valley homeowners add umbrella sleeves or bubblers to their Baja shelves for extra comfort and visual appeal.
Pro Tip: Incorporate accent lighting under the waterline for a stunning nighttime glow.
Scuppers: Sound, Motion, and Elegance
Scuppers are decorative water features that let water flow from a raised wall or planter into your pool. They add soothing sound and movement, transforming your pool area into a relaxing retreat.
Why Homeowners Love Scuppers:
- Add a calming, spa-like ambiance
- Improve water circulation
- Enhance your pool’s architecture
- Available in bronze, copper, or stainless steel finishes
Scuppers pair beautifully with masonry walls, tile backdrops, or fire features, making them a favorite upgrade for backyard remodels across San Tan Valley and Queen Creek.
Sheer Descents: Sleek and Modern Waterfalls
If you want a modern, dramatic look, sheer descents (or sheer waterfalls) are an elegant way to add movement and sound to your pool. These narrow, uniform streams of water flow smoothly from a wall into the pool, creating a clean, contemporary feel.
Benefits of Sheer Descents:
- Provide gentle water sound without overpowering conversation
- Work beautifully with LED lighting for nighttime appeal
- Can be built into raised pool walls, spas, or planter walls
- Customizable widths and flow rates
Sheer descents can also help cool the water surface slightly during Arizona’s hottest months — a small but welcome bonus for desert living.
Combining Add-Ons for Maximum Impact
The best pool remodels combine several elements for a cohesive look and feel. Imagine:
- A Baja shelf for lounging under an umbrella
- Scuppers or sheers for sound and visual movement
- LED lighting and travertine coping to tie it all together
At Blue Sky Landscape & Design, our design team works with you to create a 3D plan that balances style, function, and comfort. We handle everything — from resurfacing and plumbing to lighting and masonry — to ensure your remodel looks as beautiful as it performs.
Why Choose Blue Sky Landscape & Design
- Decades of experience in Arizona pool remodels and backyard design
- Licensed, bonded & insured (ROC #326006)
- Custom designs tailored to your space and HOA requirements
- Use of high-quality, heat-resistant materials
- Serving San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Gilbert, Mesa, and nearby communities
Whether you’re adding water features, upgrading your decking, or giving your entire backyard a facelift, we’ll deliver craftsmanship built for Arizona’s climate.
Ready to Upgrade Your San Tan Valley Pool?
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