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The completed Tabor project in the Heights from above — a plunge pool set into a concrete deck, with a circular paver and turf pattern beside it and tropical planting around the yard
Houston Heights

Tabor Project: Cowboy Pool and Patio Cover in Houston Heights

A Heights landscape with a cowboy pool at its centre — diamond-pattern pavers, artificial turf, a patio cover and pergola with Hercules roofing, a custom deck, a gas fireplace, and the old carport enclosed as storage and seating.

NeighborhoodHouston Heights
Project TypeCustom Landscape with Turf, Pavers & Cowboy Pool
DesignerChris
Investment$60,000 – $70,000
TagsPools, Patio Covers, Pergolas, Fire Features, Turf, Hardscape, Outdoor Living, Landscape Design
01 — Overview

We are excited to unveil our latest outdoor transformation in the Heights area of Houston. Our first task was to enclose the existing carport area, converting it into a dual-purpose space that now serves as both storage and a cozy seating area. This modification was designed to integrate flawlessly with the home’s existing structure, maintaining architectural continuity and enhancing the overall aesthetic.

Design Approach

In the backyard, we created a unique entertainment zone centered around a circular diamond-patterned paver area, complete with a gas fireplace for chilly evenings. This inviting space is perfect for relaxing and hosting, surrounded by lush artificial turf that maintains its beauty without requiring upkeep.

Understanding our client’s desire for a pool without the extensive costs typically associated with traditional options, we introduced an innovative solution. We built a custom, raised deck and integrated a 12-foot wide, 3-foot deep cowboy pool, setting it within the deck for easy access and aesthetic harmony. Adjacent to this, we installed a pergola topped with a durable Hercules roof, providing ample shade and creating a perfect poolside retreat.

02 — Features
  • 01Diamond Pattern Pavers
  • 02Artificial Turf
  • 03Concrete Step Walkway
  • 04Custom Deck
  • 05Patio Cover
  • 06Hercules Roof
03 — Walkthrough

Walk the project.

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04 — Design

The drawings.

Design rendering 1 for Tabor Project, produced before construction
Design rendering 2 for Tabor Project, produced before construction
Design rendering 3 for Tabor Project, produced before construction
Design rendering 4 for Tabor Project, produced before construction
05 — Gallery

Detail & craft.

Aerial view of the Tabor backyard, with the plunge pool, the circular terrace and the planting beds behind the blue bungalow
The Tabor property from above, with the pool and the paved circle set into the narrow lot
Looking straight down on the Tabor terrace, with the pavers laid in a circular pattern with turf joints beside the pool
The Tabor plunge pool with its deck and the cedar fence line behind it
Bistro seating on the Tabor terrace, with the banded paver and turf paving running out to the lawn
The covered porch at Tabor, with lounge seating on the deck beside the pool
06 — Before

Where it started.

The property as we found it, before design and construction began.

The Tabor Project property as it was found, before work began
Before
The site at Tabor Project before construction started
Before
The yard at Tabor Project ahead of the rebuild
Before
The Tabor Project property before the new build went in
Before
07 — Construction

How it was built.

The build in progress, before the finishes went on.

The Tabor Project build underway on site
During construction
Construction in progress at Tabor Project
During construction
Tabor Project mid-build, before the finishes went on
During construction
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