James MacDougall

Pool Designer

  • What’s the single best piece of advice you can give a homeowner before they start this journey?

When working with your designer, I would recommend sharing your most honest and realistic budget to expedite the pool design process and achieve maximum value.

  • What are some of your favorite hobbies?
I enjoy Ceramics, Golfing, Travel, Books and Beer.
  • Where do you find inspiration for a new project?
In making each and every one of my client’s dream pools come true.
  • What’s a design element or feature you believe every great pool should have?
A large “Baja” step or “Sun Shelf” to best enjoy our unique Arizona climate.
  • What’s the first thing you want to know about a client when you meet them?
Which key features in a swimming pool are the most important for your family’s enjoyment.
  • If you had to describe your design style in three words, what would they be?
Artistic, Creative and Inspirational.

January Light Special

Free Pentair IntelliVibe Lighting Package with the Purchase of an Intellicenter

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January Light Special

Free Pentair IntelliVibe Lighting Package with the Purchase of an Intellicenter

Now through January 31st, when you choose a regular IntelliCenter with your new pool contract, you’ll get the brand-new Pentair IntelliVibe Lighting Package FREE — a $2,465 value!

Your free IntelliVibe package includes:
💡 2 Mezzo IntelliVibe lights
🎛 IntelliVibe controller
📦 20′ of conduit per light
🎶 And coming soon — dancing-to-music lighting modes that update automatically!