The Most Luxurious Pool Features for a Ritz-Carlton Experience at Home

In Upper Arlington, Dublin, and Powell, Ohio, homeowners are investing in backyards that rival five-star resorts. It’s no longer enough to have a simple in-ground pool; today’s luxury clients want custom pool design and installation that blends stone, architecture, and landscape into one seamless experience.

At Landfare Ltd., we believe a pool should be more than water—it should be a statement. The following are the features that elevate a pool from functional to wealth-defining luxury, inspired by resorts like the Ritz-Carlton and designed to last for generations.

1. Seamless Wide-Mouth Skimmers

Most pools use standard plastic skimmers, which eventually shift and separate. At Landfare Ltd., we design wide-mouth skimmers tiled on top and bottom, sealed under the frost line, and concreted into place so they can’t separate. The engineering ensures both durability and seamless aesthetics. It’s a small detail—but the difference is visible every time you look across your pool.

2. Invisible Drains for a Seamless Deck

Drains are essential, but no one wants to look at them. Traditional brass drains tarnish with a greenish patina that distracts from stonework. That’s why we design invisible drains that are cut directly into marble or granite coping, disappearing into the deck. The result is uninterrupted stone surfaces that appear flawless from every angle.

3. Roman-Bath Inspired Stonework

Forget thin tile lines. True luxury is found in long strips of granite and marble alternating across an entire pool deck. We recommend sandblasted coping stones, which soften glare and weather beautifully, evoking the timeless character of a Roman bath.

Imagine walking across hand-sawn marble that feels substantial underfoot, with no visible tile line—only the harmony of stone and water. This is the signature look that sets Landfare Ltd. apart.

4. Bubblers, Jets, and Understated Water Movement

Luxury should be felt, not shouted. Our pools integrate bubblers and discreet jet systems that bring subtle movement and sound to the water. These features don’t overwhelm—they create an ambiance of calm and sophistication, like the fountains and water effects you’d expect at a resort courtyard.

5. Automatic Covers & Spools

For many of our clients, true luxury is effortless living. Automatic pool covers tuck invisibly beneath coping stones, leaving no visible tracks or clutter. Spools (small, heated pools) extend swimming season into winter while doubling as hot tubs. Both features balance convenience with the uncompromising aesthetics of a high-end design.

6. Stone Over Fiberglass—Always

Fiberglass pools promise “easy maintenance,” but the truth is they dimple, discolor, and fade because they’re plastic. That isn’t luxury. At Landfare Ltd., we prefer stone construction or liner pools when appropriate, with stone always as the gold standard. Stone ages with grace, withstands frost, and enhances the architecture of your home.

A pool should feel permanent, not prefabricated—and nothing delivers that sense of permanence like stone.

7. Landscape Integration

A pool that stands alone looks unfinished. Luxury is found in integration—where the pool connects seamlessly to gardens, patios, lighting, and hardscape design. At Landfare Ltd., our work in Upper Arlington, Dublin, and Powell combines pool installation with full-service landscaping, ensuring that every outdoor detail tells a cohesive story.

The Landfare Philosophy

Our philosophy is rooted in lasting craftsmanship. As Principal & Designer John Spayde explains:

“The best pools don’t look like they were added later—they look like they were always meant to be there.”

From custom design & installation to quality pool building, our work is designed not just for today but for decades to come.

Ready to Build Your Ritz-Carlton Backyard?

Your home deserves more than a pool—it deserves a landmark. By choosing features like wide-mouth skimmers, invisible drains, sandblasted marble coping, and automatic covers, you can own the most high-end pool in your neighborhood.

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