Turning your backyard into a personal retreat is about more than just adding a swimming pool; it’s about creating a complete experience. You want a space where you can relax after a long week, host memorable family gatherings, and enjoy the beautiful Long Island weather. The process, however, can feel daunting. From design and permits to construction and landscaping, every detail matters. Choosing the right team is the most critical step. You need more than just contractors; you need partners who understand your vision. When searching for the best pool builders Huntington Bay has to offer, look for a company that sees the bigger picture, integrating stunning pools with functional patios, outdoor kitchens, and elegant landscaping for a truly cohesive design.
This backyard was designed by Giuseppe Abbrancati and installed by the Gappsi team. The gunite swimming pool has a rectangular shell with a bench on the long side of the pool, a sundeck with a bubbler, steps, and a spa. Spillover water bowls also function as fire features. The swimming pool is 8 feet deep, and includes a diving board and a safety auto cover. The backyard is elegant, functional, and simple. The Fiorito travertine patio for the fire pit area, the pavilion floor, and the pool patio area were bordered with blue stone strips to match the swimming pool coping. The pavilion was built by Gappsi and was designed to match the house style and details. The outdoor kitchen was built with Wolf cabinets and Twin Eagle appliances, and it was veneered with Fiorito travertine to match the pillars that hold the fire bowls and the fire-pit. Blue stone stepping stones were used as a walkway to connect the backyard doors and patio to the front yard. Contact Gappsi to design and build your next home improvement project at 631-543-1177 [videopress ASQnc9OX]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to create a “cohesive design” for a backyard? A cohesive design means that every element in your backyard, from the pool coping to the patio pavers and the style of your pavilion, works together in harmony. Instead of looking like separate projects added over time, the entire space feels intentional and connected. It’s about matching materials, colors, and architectural details to your home so your backyard becomes a true extension of your living space.
The project in the post is beautiful, but can I choose different materials and features? Of course. The project shown is just one example of what’s possible. Your backyard should reflect your personal style and how you want to live. We work with you to select the right materials, whether that’s a different type of natural stone, a unique pool finish, or specific appliances for your outdoor kitchen. The goal is to create a custom space that is perfect for you.
How involved do I need to be in managing the design and construction process? Our goal is to make the process as smooth for you as possible. We handle all the details, from the initial design concepts and 3D renderings to securing permits and managing the entire construction schedule. You get to focus on the exciting parts, like making design choices, while we coordinate the logistics to bring your vision to life.
A project of this scale seems like it would take a long time. What is a realistic timeline? A comprehensive backyard transformation is a significant undertaking, and the timeline can vary depending on the complexity, permit approvals, and even the weather. A project that includes a gunite pool, extensive masonry, and a structure like a pavilion can take several months from start to finish. We establish a clear and realistic schedule from the beginning so you know what to expect.
Besides a pool and patio, what other features can I include in my backyard retreat? Your backyard can be customized with all sorts of features to fit your lifestyle. Many clients choose to add fully equipped outdoor kitchens for entertaining, cozy fire pits for relaxing evenings, or pavilions for shade and style. We can also incorporate elements like sports courts for active families, custom landscape lighting, walkways, and even saunas to create a complete outdoor oasis.
Key Takeaways
- Plan Beyond the Pool: A truly exceptional backyard is a complete ecosystem, not just a single feature. Consider how patios, pavilions, outdoor kitchens, and landscaping will work together from the start to create a seamless and functional living space.
- Use Consistent Materials for a Unified Look: Create a high-end, intentional design by selecting a cohesive palette of materials. Repeating a specific stone or wood across different elements, like the patio and fire pit, ties the entire area together beautifully.
- Choose Features That Fit Your Lifestyle: The best designs are both beautiful and practical. Personalize your space by incorporating features you’ll actually use, whether it’s a sundeck for lounging, a spa for relaxing, or an outdoor kitchen for entertaining.
The construction of the vinyl swimming pool concrete walls consisted of assembling aluminum molds while after the walls are then poured, reinforced with rebar. The pool floor base was made with dry-pack sand and cement materials to harden and avoided foot prints. One large light was installed in the deep end and one small light was installed in the shallow area. The pool also had two wide-mouth skimmers encased in the concrete walls along with four returns and two deep end bottom drains.
Pool house pavilion/garage combination built in Dix Hills, NY with cedar shake shingles impression vinyl siding and 30 year architectural brown shingles. Part of the structure has a garage door to the driveway and an overhanging pavilion facing the pool and backyard. The garage was built with extra height to accommodate a car lift. Trim and columns were finished with Azek, masonry piers and BBQ island, with a grill refrigerator and bar sink, constructed with Moca travertine veneers. The large free form swimming pool was built with concrete walls and a liner, a shallow deep end to accommodate the SRS Slide, 3 sheer descents built in the raised wall on the back side of the pool, concrete steps covered with a textured liner, a deep end bench, a standing ledge, an LED light, gas heater, salt water chlorine system, and full automation. Approximately 3,000 sq ft of Moca travertine pavers were used for the entire backyard, and the deck leading to the house was constructed with Timbertech. To learn more about Gappsi Products please follow our blog Gappsi.com/blog
This swimming pool was built by Gappsi with Fiorito travertine pavers and bull-nose coping in Suffolk County, Long Island NY. Gappsi designed and built the entire project, including landscaping and the natural rock waterfall built in the deep end of the swimming pool facing the backyard sliding door.
Backyard designed by Giuseppe Abbrancati and installed by Gappsi in Melville, Long Island NY. The free formed vinyl lined swimming pool was built with a 5 ft deep end to accommodate a twist slide. The pool patio and raised patio were paved with Nicolock stone ridge oyster blend and inlays of tumbled borders with 8’x12′ charcoal bullnose coping. An outdoor kitchen and bar set up were built under a pavilion, and the waterfall and fireplace area was also built with Nicolock mini-colonial wall system.