Full backyard transformations: outdoor kitchens, pergolas, fire features, and signature water features that turn a pool into a complete resort-style retreat.
The best pool projects don’t stop at the water’s edge. A pool surrounded by a bare concrete deck is a missed opportunity: the backyard should function as a true extension of your home, with a place to cook, gather, relax in the shade, and enjoy the evening by the fire.
Regal Pools designs and builds complete outdoor living environments (pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, fire features, covered structures, lighting, and decking) as a single, cohesive design. Every element is planned together from the start, so the finished space feels intentional rather than assembled piece by piece over time.
Every project begins with a free design consultation and a custom 3D rendering, so you can see your entire backyard, not just the pool, before construction begins. Our in-house team handles design and construction directly, with no subcontracted middlemen between you and the people building your space.
Custom outdoor kitchens, built-in grills, refrigeration, and bar seating designed for how you entertain.
Covered structures & shade, pergolas, pavilions, and cabanas that extend outdoor time year-round.
Fire & water features, fire pits, fire bowls, and combination features for evening ambiance.
In-house design & build, one team, one point of accountability, from rendering to final walkthrough.
An outdoor kitchen turns poolside grilling into a real entertaining space. We design layouts around how you actually use your backyard: from a simple built-in grill station to a full outdoor kitchen with refrigeration, storage, and bar seating for a crowd.
Built-in grills & smokers, gas, charcoal, or pellet, sized to your entertaining style.
Refrigeration & ice makers, keep drinks and food poolside without a trip inside.
Bar seating & prep space, granite, quartz, or concrete counters built for outdoor use.
Pizza ovens & specialty appliances, for homeowners who want to do more than grill.
Houston’s sun and summer heat make shade one of the highest-impact additions to any backyard. A covered structure extends the hours you can comfortably spend outside and gives your outdoor kitchen and seating areas real protection.
Pergolas: open-beam structures that soften direct sun while keeping the space feeling open.
Covered pavilions: fully roofed structures for year-round protection from sun and rain.
Cabanas: poolside structures with room for lounging, storage, or a changing area.
Retractable louvered roofs: adjustable shade that opens fully on cooler days.
Fire extends the life of your backyard well past sunset and into the cooler months. Whether it’s a simple gathering spot or a dramatic fire-and-water feature integrated into the pool itself, we design fire elements to match the rest of your outdoor environment.
Freestanding or built-in gathering spots, gas or wood-burning, sized for casual seating.
Sculptural fire elements often paired with pool coping or raised walls for a resort look.
Fire bowls perched above spillover water features for a dramatic day-and-night effect.
Full masonry fireplaces that anchor a seating area as the backyard’s visual centerpiece.
Decking and hardscape connect every element of an outdoor living space (pool, kitchen, seating, and covered structures) into one continuous design. Material choice matters enormously in Houston’s heat, where surface temperature and slip resistance are real, everyday concerns.
Travertine pavers: stays cool underfoot even in direct Houston sun, and ages beautifully.
Natural stone & slate: a high-end, organic look for traditional and contemporary designs alike.
Stamped concrete: a decorative, budget-conscious option that mimics stone patterns.
Turf & planting beds: softening hardscape edges and defining separate zones in the yard.
A backyard designed for daytime use is only doing half its job. Layered lighting (architectural, landscape, and underwater) transforms the same space into a completely different environment after dark, and smart controls make it effortless to manage.
Highlights structures, columns, and covered areas for depth and definition at night.
Path lights, uplighting, and accent fixtures that make the whole yard usable after sunset.
Color-changing lighting that turns the pool itself into a nighttime focal point.
Manage lighting, water features, and audio from a single app, on a schedule or on demand.
A selection of complete outdoor living environments designed and built by Regal Pools throughout Greater Houston.
A handful of local considerations we evaluate and manage on every outdoor living project.
Covered structures, outdoor kitchens with gas or electrical lines, and fire features often require permits. We evaluate requirements before work begins and manage the process.
Most master-planned communities require HOA review for structures, fencing, and visible hardscape. We prepare compliant submittal packages tailored to each community.
Adding outdoor living features during a new pool build is more cost-effective than retrofitting later, since equipment pads, gas lines, and electrical can be planned together.
Surface temperature, humidity, and intense sun all affect material choice. We specify decking, cabinetry, and finishes rated for Houston’s specific conditions.
Outdoor kitchens and fire features need gas, water, and electrical run to the right locations. We plan utility routing early to avoid costly rework.
Not ready to build everything at once? We design the full space up front and can phase construction in stages as your budget allows.
Outdoor living investments vary widely depending on scope, materials, and how many elements are combined into a single project. These are general planning ranges: your actual estimate depends on your specific design.
Outdoor kitchens: from a simple built-in grill station to a full kitchen with refrigeration and bar seating.
Covered structures: pergolas are the most affordable entry point; fully roofed pavilions cost more.
Fire features: a simple fire pit is a modest addition; integrated fire-and-water features cost significantly more.
Decking & hardscape: priced per square foot and highly dependent on material selection.
Regal Pools provides a detailed, transparent estimate after your free consultation and 3D design review.
A structured process that plans your whole backyard together, whether it’s built all at once or in phases.
We evaluate your yard, existing pool, and how you want to use the space, and listen to your budget and priorities.
A photorealistic rendering of your full outdoor living space, so every element is planned together before construction.
Decking, cabinetry, countertops, and finishes selected together for a cohesive, climate-appropriate design.
We manage permit applications and HOA submittals for structures, gas lines, and electrical work when required.
Our in-house team builds your outdoor living space to the same standard we apply to every pool project.
We walk through every feature with you (equipment, lighting, and automation) before handing over your finished backyard.
Answers to the questions Greater Houston homeowners ask most about outdoor kitchens, covered structures, and backyard features.
An outdoor living project can include any combination of outdoor kitchens, covered structures like pergolas or pavilions, fire features, decking and hardscape, and landscape lighting. We design the full scope together, even if it’s built in phases.
Yes. We regularly add outdoor kitchens, covered structures, fire features, and decking upgrades to existing pools as standalone projects, in addition to building them alongside new pool construction.
Generally, yes. Planning gas lines, electrical, and equipment pads together during a new pool build avoids the cost of retrofitting utilities into an existing landscape later. That said, adding features to an existing pool is very common and often straightforward.
Often, yes. Structures, gas line work, and electrical installations typically require a permit, while cosmetic hardscape work usually does not. We evaluate requirements for your specific project and manage all applications and inspections.
Travertine pavers are the most popular choice for Greater Houston pool decks because they stay cool underfoot in direct sun and offer natural slip resistance. Natural stone and stamped concrete are also common alternatives depending on budget and style.
Timelines depend heavily on scope. A standalone fire pit or small hardscape update may take days. A full outdoor kitchen and covered structure project typically takes several weeks, and projects built alongside new pool construction follow the pool’s overall timeline.
Yes. We design the complete vision for your backyard up front, then help you sequence construction in phases as your budget allows, so each phase fits cleanly into the overall plan.
Yes. We design and build outdoor kitchens, covered structures, fire features, and hardscape for homeowners with an existing pool, or no pool at all, throughout Greater Houston.
From our showroom at 9930 Boudreaux Rd in Tomball, Regal Pools designs and builds outdoor living spaces throughout the Greater Houston area: every community below is within regular range of our local team.
Serving The Woodlands, Tomball, Spring, Conroe, Magnolia, Montgomery, and Cypress.
Serving Katy, Fulshear, Sugar Land, and Missouri City.
Don’t see your city? Contact us. If you’re anywhere in the Greater Houston area, chances are we build there.
Your free design consultation includes an on-site property evaluation and a custom 3D rendering of your full outdoor living space, all at no charge and no obligation.
