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Custom Pool Layouts
Every pool is shaped and placed to fit your property, elevation, and how you plan to use it, from lap swimming to poolside entertaining. No two custom pool layouts are the same.
Rare Landscapes
Custom Swimming Pools Near Lake Minnetonka
Rare Landscapes designs custom swimming pools in Mound, MN for homeowners near Lake Minnetonka who want a pool built as part of a complete outdoor living space, not a standalone feature. Placement, patio, and landscaping are planned together, led personally by founder Will Archuleta.
Behind the work
Why Homeowners Choose Rare Landscapes for Custom Swimming Pools
Rare Landscapes is led personally by founder Will Archuleta, who plans every custom swimming pool as part of a full outdoor living space near Mound, MN and Lake Minnetonka, not as an isolated project.
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Founder-led: Will Archuleta oversees pool design and construction personally.
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Whole-property planning: pool, patio, and landscaping are designed together, not layered on separately.
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3D design: see your pool, patio, and surrounding space before construction begins.
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Premium materials: travertine, natural stone, and other high-end finishes built for lake properties.
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Personal oversight: Will is on-site throughout the build, start to finish.
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Homeowners choose Rare Landscapes for clear communication, thoughtful pool design, and a finished outdoor space that matches the plan. Hear directly from a homeowner about their custom pool experience.
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Previous Custom Pool Work Near Lake Minnetonka
What we do
What Custom Swimming Pools Include
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Poolside Patio Design
Patio material, coping, and decking are planned together with the pool itself. Travertine and natural stone are common choices for a resort-style pool deck near Lake Minnetonka.
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Pool Landscaping
Plantings, grading, and softscape are designed around the pool to soften hardscape edges and connect the pool to the rest of the yard.
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Pool Lighting & Evening Use
Underwater and surrounding landscape lighting extend pool use into the evening, highlighting water, patio, and plantings after the sun goes down.
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Outdoor Kitchen Integration
A poolside kitchen or bar keeps entertaining close to the water. Layout and flow are planned so cooking, dining, and swimming areas work together.
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Full Backyard Pool Environment
The finished pool is one part of a larger outdoor living space, including patio, landscaping, structures, and lighting mapped into a single plan.
Get started
Start Planning Your Custom Pool Project
Ready for a custom swimming pool built into a full outdoor living plan? Tell us about your property near Mound, MN or Lake Minnetonka, and Will Archuleta will personally walk you through what's possible.
How it works
How the Custom Pool Design Process Works
- 01ConsultationWe learn about the property, goals, style, scope, and how you want to use the space.
- 023D DesignWe help you see the layout, flow, materials, and major features before construction begins.
- 03Finalize the DesignWe refine the layout, materials, details, and project scope.
- 04EstimateYou receive real numbers based on a real scope.
- 05Schedule & PermitWe organize the timeline, HOA needs, city requirements, and project preparation.
- 06Build & OversightThe project moves into construction with clear communication and direct oversight.
- 07Final WalkthroughEvery detail is reviewed before the project is complete.
- 08Follow-UpA season later, still in touch.
Is it time?
Signs You Need a Custom Swimming Pool
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You want a pool that's designed around your property, not a standard shape dropped into the yard.
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Your current backyard doesn't connect a pool to patio, landscaping, or entertaining space.
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You're planning a renovation and want the pool, patio, and landscaping finished together.
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You want lake views or elevation worked into the pool design.
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You're comparing pool builders and want to see a real layout before committing.
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Previous pool quotes felt generic instead of specific to your property.
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You want the finished pool area to feel like a resort, not a basic backyard pool.
Where we work
Custom Swimming Pool Service Area Near Mound, MN
Rare Landscapes provides custom swimming pools for high-end residential properties in Mound, MN and throughout the Lake Minnetonka area, including Hennepin and Carver counties.
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Questions
Custom Swimming Pool FAQs
A custom swimming pool project includes pool shape and placement, patio and coping material, pool landscaping, lighting, and often an outdoor kitchen or fire feature nearby. Everything is planned as one connected outdoor living space, not a standalone pool installation.
Yes. Rare Landscapes is based in Mound, MN and designs custom swimming pools for homeowners throughout the Lake Minnetonka area, including Minnetrista, Wayzata, Orono, and surrounding communities in Hennepin and Carver counties.
Yes. Every custom swimming pool project includes 3D design, so you can see pool shape, patio layout, materials, and lighting together before anything is built or estimated.
Travertine and natural stone are common choices for pool decking and coping near Lake Minnetonka, chosen for durability and a resort-style finish. Material selection is part of the 3D design process, so you can compare options before deciding.
Start with a consultation near Mound, MN or Lake Minnetonka. You'll talk directly with Will Archuleta about your property, layout goals, and budget, then move into 3D design before committing to materials or a build schedule.
Get in touch
Ready to Build a Rare Custom Pool?
Ready to start your custom swimming pool project near Mound, MN or Lake Minnetonka? Reach out to Rare Landscapes today and talk directly with founder Will Archuleta about your property and vision.