How to Seamlessly Integrate a Pool with a Schell Brothers Courtyard or Patio
Schell Brothers Homes: Built Beautifully and Built to Expand
At Ashton Pools by Design, we specialize in concrete, fiberglass and vinyl pool designs that integrate seamlessly with existing Schell Brothers courtyard. Whether you’re building new or buying a completed Schell Brothers home, we can design a poolscape that complements your home’s existing style, structure, and flow.
Schell Brothers homes are known for their thoughtful layouts, especially their signature courtyard and patio spaces. For homeowners who want to add a pool later or plan ahead during the build process integrating new elements with existing architecture takes the right team and the right strategy.
We Understand How Schell Brothers Courtyards Are Built
Schell courtyards and patios are distinct they’re often partially enclosed, designed for privacy, and built with a strong sense of symmetry and architectural intention.
Because we’ve worked extensively with homes like these, our team knows how to:
- Account for elevation changes, wall structures, and drainage
- Plan entry points, views, and transitions between courtyard and pool
- Integrate the pool visually and functionally so the space feels like one continuous design
- Use coordinated materials. Nicolock pavers, garden walls, and planters for a unified look.
We don’t work around the courtyard — we design with it.
It’s More Than a Pool — It’s a Connected Outdoor Living Experience
Adding a pool to an existing Schell Brothers home isn’t just about digging a hole and throwing in a pool, it’s about creating a natural extension of the living space that looks and feels like it was always part of the original plan.
Some of the ways we achieve this:
- Removing sections of walls to open up courtyards
- Building custom wide steps that link patios and pools
- Designing planters and garden walls that mirror existing architecture
- Finishing with textures and colors that match or complement the original materials
Every line, feature, and finish is considered.
Building a New Schell Home? Plan With the Pool in Mind
If you’re in the early stages of building with Schell Brothers, now is the perfect time to loop us in. Coordinating with your builder allows us to:
- Identify the best pool placement
- Ensure your entire outdoor space is built with one clear vision
Why Choose Ashton Pools by Design?
- We’re a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional with in-house design, build, and project management
- We’ve worked with Schell Brothers layouts across Delaware
- We specialize in fully integrated outdoor living spaces for all budgets
- We bring a detail-oriented approach that respects and enhances your home’s original architecture
Ready to Start Your Custom Pool Design?
If you’re building or living in a Schell Brothers home and want to create an outdoor space that feels fully connected — we’re the builder to call.
📞 302-212-5570
📍 Visit our design studio in Lewes, Delaware
🌐 www.ashtonpoolsbydesign.com
Let’s design a pool that was meant to be there.
