The Colony TX — Lake Lewisville Pool Design

Where the pool and
Lake Lewisville share the view.

The Colony's lakefront addresses and newer master-planned communities like Tribute and Austin Waters create a unique pool design opportunity in North Texas: the chance to build a pool that references, frames, and interacts with one of DFW's premier lake environments. North Texas Custom Pools specializes in view-oriented pool design that makes the most of every sightline.

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Designing Pools That Honor the Lake

The Colony occupies a position unlike any other community in the North Texas pool market. While cities like Frisco and Prosper offer premium lots with premium square footage, The Colony offers something rarer: proximity to Lake Lewisville, one of the largest recreational lakes in the DFW metroplex. For homes in Tribute, Austin Waters, and The Colony's older lakefront sections, the pool isn't just a backyard feature — it's a foreground element in a much larger natural canvas.

Designing pools on Lake Lewisville-adjacent lots requires a different vocabulary than inland suburban builds. Perimeter overflow edges that create visual continuity between the pool surface and the lake horizon. Low-profile coping and decking that doesn't interrupt the sightline. Glass or stainless steel handrails rather than masonry walls that block the view. Strategic placement of outdoor kitchens and pergolas to frame the lake rather than obstruct it. These are design decisions that require experience with view-oriented building, and they're decisions we make on every lakefront project.

Tribute, The Colony's newest and most premium master-planned development adjacent to the lakefront PGA course, brings a different design sensibility: contemporary architecture, premium lot sizes, and a homeowner demographic that expects both the pool and the surrounding outdoor environment to be photographable. Austin Waters, another newer Colony development, sits slightly inland but with parkway access to lake trails and recreational corridors that inform a slightly more relaxed, California-influenced outdoor living aesthetic.

The Colony's older lakefront sections — neighborhoods like The Falls and sections along Hawthorne Drive — carry a more eclectic mix of home styles, from early 1980s ranch homes on generous lots to newer custom builds that replaced them. These lots often have extraordinary lake access but require more creative design to work around existing mature landscaping and utility easements. We've built in these neighborhoods multiple times and understand the planning complexity involved.

"On a Tribute lot with a sightline to Lake Lewisville, the pool needs to disappear into the horizon, not compete with it. The infinity edge, the finish color, the coping height — every detail is in service of that view."

Services — The Colony TX

View-Oriented Pool Design & Construction

Lakefront design requires specialized experience. Every Colony project receives view corridor analysis as part of our standard design process.

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Custom Design & 3D Rendering

View corridor analysis and 3D site rendering for every Colony lakefront project. We position pools, coping heights, and deck furniture to maximize the lake sightline — not obstruct it.

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Excavation & Construction

Careful excavation on lakefront lots that may require coordination with USACE shoreline easements and Lewisville Lake setback requirements. We research every permit requirement before we dig.

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Plaster, Pebble Tec & Aggregate Finishes

Finish colors selected in partnership with the lake horizon. Pebble Tec Caribbean Blue and Caribbean Blue-adjacent finishes are particularly striking on Colony lakefront lots — the pool reads as an extension of the lake.

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Tile & Coping

Low-profile travertine and natural limestone coping options that maintain the view sightline. Glass tile in blue-green tones is popular on Colony lakefront pools for the visual connection to the water beyond.

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Equipment & Automation

Full Pentair or Jandy automation with dedicated lighting zones for lakefront ambiance. LED RGB lighting in pools adjacent to the lake creates extraordinary evening visual effects.

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Outdoor Living Integration

Lakefront pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and fire features positioned to face the water. We design entertaining spaces that use the lake as the backdrop, not the fence.

Featured Projects — The Colony TX

Lakefront Builds Across The Colony

Infinity pool Tribute The Colony TX Lake Lewisville
Featured Project

The Ashmore Residence — Tribute

The Ashmores' Tribute lot backs directly to the 18th hole corridor with a distant sight line to Lake Lewisville on the west. We designed a 580 sq ft geometric pool with a full-perimeter overflow edge on the lake-facing wall, creating a seamless visual plane from pool surface to horizon. Pebble Fina Caribbean Blue finish, frameless glass fence on three sides, and a linear spa with dual sheer descent water features defined the backyard edge. A low-profile pergola with retractable shade sail over the seating zone keeps the lake view uninterrupted. The finished project photographs better than almost anything in our portfolio.

Size 580 sq ft
Style Geometric Infinity
Completed Fall 2025
Investment $104,000
Resort pool Austin Waters The Colony TX
Featured Project

The Espinoza Family — Austin Waters

Austin Waters' interior lots have generous backyards and a relaxed California-influenced design sensibility that sets them apart from other Colony neighborhoods. The Espinozas wanted something that felt like a coastal resort rather than a North Texas suburban pool. We delivered a 540 sq ft freeform pool with a large baja shelf, a natural rock grotto waterfall, and Pebble Tec Ocean Blue finish. The surrounding travertine deck is generous — nearly 800 sq ft — with a covered outdoor kitchen, gas fire pit seating zone, and string lighting. The whole environment feels intentionally slow-paced, which is exactly what this family wanted after 25-minute commutes to Legacy Drive offices.

Size 540 sq ft
Style Coastal Freeform
Completed Summer 2025
Investment $92,000
FAQ — The Colony TX Pool Building

Lake Lewisville Pool Design Questions

Are there special setback requirements for pools near Lake Lewisville?
Yes. Lots adjacent to Lake Lewisville may be subject to USACE (Army Corps of Engineers) easements that restrict construction within a certain distance of the high-water mark. The Colony has specific shoreline setback ordinances as well. We review easement documentation and setback requirements as part of our due diligence before every Colony project near the waterfront. Most lakefront home backyards have adequate depth to accommodate a pool within the setback envelope.
What pool design works best for a Lake Lewisville view lot?
The most effective designs for Lake Lewisville view lots use some combination of: a perimeter overflow (infinity) edge on the lake-facing wall to create visual continuity; low-profile coping that doesn't break the horizon sightline; clear or glass barriers instead of masonry fencing; and finish colors in the blue-green spectrum that echo the lake tone. We conduct a view corridor analysis on every Tribute and Colony lakefront project during the design phase to optimize the design for the specific lot orientation.
Does the Tribute HOA have specific pool design requirements?
Yes. Tribute's HOA has design guidelines that govern pool deck materials, equipment screening, lighting intensity, and in some cases fence material options adjacent to the golf course. We have worked through multiple Tribute ARC approvals and maintain current familiarity with their standards. Tribute's ARC typically reviews pool applications in 21–35 days from complete submission.
What does a typical pool project cost in The Colony?
Our Colony projects range from $65,000 for a straightforward geometric pool with premium finish to $110,000–$125,000 for a full resort build with spa, infinity edge, and outdoor living integration on a Tribute or lakefront lot. Infinity edge pools run a $12,000–$20,000 premium over standard-edge designs due to the catch basin, additional pump, and precision engineering required. See our full 2026 pricing guide for detailed breakdowns.
Does The Colony's proximity to the lake affect the water table during construction?
On some Colony lots — particularly those in the lower-elevation lakefront sections — soil moisture levels can be higher than inland Frisco/Prosper lots. We evaluate dewatering needs as part of every pre-construction site assessment. A basic dewatering setup adds $2,500–$5,000 to the project. On most Colony lots, this is a precautionary measure rather than a major construction challenge.
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View-oriented design is a specialty. We'll analyze your lot's sightlines and deliver a 3D rendering that shows exactly how your pool will interact with the lake view — at no charge.

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