{"id":2046,"date":"2018-12-31T20:10:46","date_gmt":"2018-12-31T20:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/elegantestates\/?page_id=2046"},"modified":"2026-04-29T18:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T18:56:14","slug":"design-before-and-after-gallery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/elegantestates\/design-before-and-after-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"Before and After – Design"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Before And After - Design<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Please use the slide bar to see the existing site conditions on the right present at the time of design.\u00a0 The right side shows the design that was proposed for that area based on our design interview. We design and install a wide range of projects from small front walkways to large outdoor living areas, to interior tile and veneer stone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Job 1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Backyard Pool Deck Design & Outdoor Living Planning \u2013 Auburn, NY<\/p>\n

This backyard design project in Auburn, NY began with a homeowner seeking a permanent solution to ongoing drainage failures and poor usability around their existing pool area. The original installation, completed by a previous contractor, lacked the necessary planning and foresight to properly manage water flow, resulting in runoff and silt regularly entering the pool and creating long-term maintenance challenges.<\/p>\n

Drawing on decades of job site experience, certified installation knowledge, and a college-educated design background, Elegant Estates approached this project from a design-first perspective\u2014identifying not only the visible issues, but also the underlying causes that would need to be addressed to ensure long-term success.<\/p>\n

Rather than forcing a design to fit the space, the layout was engineered from the ground up to solve water management concerns, support structural loads, and create a functional outdoor living environment. Through this process, all major challenges\u2014including drainage, access limitations, elevation changes, and infrastructure needs\u2014were accounted for and resolved during the initial design phase.<\/p>\n

The result was a first-round design that aligned with the homeowner\u2019s vision while eliminating the need for costly change orders, delays, or mid-project redesigns.<\/p>\n

Design Considerations & Planning Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n