Pool Houses
What to Consider Before Getting Started
Defining your pool house’s purpose shapes the entire design. Whether used for storage, changing, entertaining, or guest space, understanding your goals early helps guide layout, features, and overall investment for a more functional, personalized result.
Material selection plays a major role in durability and long-term maintenance. In New England climates, choosing weather-resistant woods, finishes, and roofing systems helps ensure your pool house performs beautifully through seasonal changes.
The ideal pool house should feel naturally integrated into your landscape. Consider proximity to the pool, sun exposure, sightlines, and how the structure will complement existing features like patios or gardens. Proper placement ensures both function and visual balance.
Think beyond the basics. Popular features include covered lounge areas, outdoor kitchens, bathrooms, storage, and even entertainment systems. Our Sales & Design team help you imagine a pool house that transforms your outdoor living space.
Most pool house projects require permits, with local zoning regulations governing size, height, setbacks, and utilities. HOA guidelines may also apply. Our team will handle the approval process for you and keep your project on schedule.
A pool house can sometimes function as a guest space or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), depending on local zoning and building codes. Adding kitchens, bathrooms, or sleeping areas may require additional approvals, so it’s important to plan with regulations in mind.
Choosing the Right Style to Match Your Dream
Pool House Pavilion
Personalizing Your Pool House Pavilion:
A custom Pool House Pavilion creates a comfortable retreat for relaxing, dining, and entertaining beside the pool. Built with durable wood framing and weather-resistant materials designed for New England climates, these structures provide shade while maintaining an inviting connection to your outdoor space.
Add practical features like built-in storage for pool equipment and furniture, serving counters with granite or composite surfaces, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, mounted TVs, or bug screens for extended seasonal use. Pergola extensions, heaters, and integrated seating areas can further enhance comfort and functionality.
Our design consultants will tailor every detail to complement your home, patio, and landscape while creating a personalized poolside destination..
Pricing Example:
10×20 Pool House Pavilions typically start in the range of: $12,000 to $20,000
Foundations, options, and permitting costs vary based on your property and project requirements.
coastal classic
Personalizing Your Coastal Classic
The Coastal Classic combines timeless New England charm with practical poolside living. Features like cedar shake siding, cupolas, painted trim, and clean architectural lines create a structure that complements both coastal and suburban homes.
Inside, layouts can include changing rooms, bathrooms with showers, serving windows, storage, and entertaining spaces designed for easy access to the pool. Add cabinetry, countertops, lighting, fans, or outdoor kitchen features to enhance functionality and comfort.
Our design team customizes every detail – from rooflines and materials to windows and finishes – creating a durable, inviting pool house that feels like a natural extension of your home.
Pricing Example:
12×16 Coastal Classic Pool Houses typically starts in the range of: $25,000 to $40,000
Foundations, options, and permitting costs vary based on your property and project requirements.
resort cabana
Personalizing Your Resort Cabana
The Resort Cabana brings luxury resort-inspired living to your backyard with open-air gathering spaces, premium finishes, and comfortable shaded areas designed for entertaining and relaxation.
Popular features include outdoor kitchens, wet bars, fireplaces, lounges, changing rooms, and bathrooms with showers. Ceiling fans, lighting, retractable screens, and integrated seating help create a comfortable environment for both daytime use and evening entertaining.
Our consultants tailor the layout, materials, and poolside views to complement your patio and landscaping while creating a true backyard retreat customized to your lifestyle.
Pricing Example:
12×20 Resort Cabana Pool Houses typically starts in the range of: $35,000 to $55,000
Foundations, options, and permitting costs vary based on your property and project requirements.
Pool House Pergola
Personalizing Your Pool House Pergola:
The Pool House Pergola blends enclosed storage or changing space with an attached pergola designed for shaded outdoor living. This hybrid design creates the perfect balance of privacy, functionality, and open-air comfort beside the pool.
The enclosed area can accommodate storage, changing rooms, or a small bath, while the pergola extension provides space for dining, lounging, or entertaining. Optional countertops, lighting, fans, and retractable shade features further enhance usability.
We customize dimensions, roof styles, and materials to complement your property while creating a cohesive, low-maintenance addition that integrates naturally with your outdoor living space.
Pricing Example:
12×24 Pool House Pergola Combinations
typically starts in the range of:
$20,000 to $38,000
Foundations, options, and permitting costs vary based on your property and project requirements.
coastal cottage
Personalizing Your Coastal Cottage:
The Coastal Cottage combines cozy cottage-inspired architecture with practical poolside functionality. Features like inviting porches, gables, and expansive windows create a relaxed retreat that complements classic New England homes and landscapes.
Layouts can include changing rooms, storage areas, compact baths, serving windows, or small kitchenettes designed for everyday convenience and entertaining. Composite decking, cabinetry, lighting, and durable finishes help ensure lasting beauty through changing seasons.
Our design team customizes siding, trim, finishes, and architectural details to create a welcoming poolside cottage tailored to your home and lifestyle.
.Pricing Example:
12×20 Coastal Cottage Pool Houses
typically starts in the range of:
$30,000 to $50,000
Foundations, options, and permitting costs vary based on your property and project requirements.
guest Pool house
Personalizing Your Guest Pool House:
The Guest Pool House combines luxury poolside living with comfortable guest accommodations, creating a versatile space for entertaining, overnight stays, and extended family visits.
Designs may include bedrooms or lofts, full bathrooms, kitchenettes, wet bars, storage areas, and separate poolside changing spaces. Insulation, HVAC systems, entertainment features, and premium finishes help provide year-round comfort and privacy.
Our consultants tailor the layout, utilities, and architectural style to suit your property, zoning requirements, and long-term goals while creating a beautiful extension of your outdoor living space.
We customize size, layout, plumbing, electrical, and aesthetics to match zoning, and HOA rules, as we bring your vision to life.
.Pricing Example:
12×24 Guest Pool Houses
typically starts in the range of:
$45,000 to $75,000
Foundations, options, and permitting costs vary based on your property and project requirements.
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Pool House Solutions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pool Houses
Pool houses vary in size with the most common being around 12 feet x 16 feet. The size of your pool house may just depend on what you intend to use it for, the size of your pool, or the size available around your swimming pool area. Our design team will be glad to help you size your custom pool house appropriately.
The best pool house foundation is masonry, ideally this is a continuation of the surface surrounding your swimming pool.
It depends on the town you live in. You will want to first research your local zoning laws, as well as any bylaws if you live within the jurisdiction of a Homeowner’s Association. Our staff will be glad to assist you throughout the permitting process.
A pool house should accommodate your needs poolside as well as reflecting the basic style of your property. Standard pool house accommodations would include a storage area, a seperate changing room, a bathroom, or possibly an entertaining area – many of our clients even incorporate an outdoor kitchen. Whatever your lifestyle or entertaining goals, we’ll collaborate on building a custom pool house that’s right for you.
The price of a custom pool house varies greatly, no two structures are the same so it depends on your dreams for your backyard space. Contact our design team for a free, no obligation consultation and proposal for the pool house to match your budget.
A pool house doesn’t need to look exactly like your home, it serves a different function and rarely needs to be as involved as planning and building an actual house. However, pool houses should integrate with your home’s style and color as well as poolside surroundings. Our design team will assist you in a creating a custom pool house that compliments the style of your backyard and poolside environment.