Custom gunite pools · Temple to Austin
Central Texas
cocktail & plunge
pool builder
A beautifully built small pool can transform the way you use your backyard. Water Color Cocktail Pools designs and builds permanent gunite cocktail pools for compact spaces, thoughtful outdoor living, and the realities of Texas weather.
Owner-led design and construction · Transparent starting prices · Custom-built on site
Small footprint. Fully custom.
A real pool, designed for the way you live
Cocktail pools—also called plunge pools, compact pools, or small backyard pools—deliver the comfort and craftsmanship of a custom pool in a more considered footprint. Every Water Color Cocktail Pools project is designed for its property and built on site with a reinforced gunite shell.
- Permanent gunite construction, not a prefabricated shell
- Custom depths, tile, coping, interior finishes, and water features
- Heating and chilling options for more months of use
- Plans, permits, equipment, startup, and pool school included
Three starting points
Choose your scale
Start with the footprint that fits your space, then tailor the materials and features.
10′ × 15′
Martini
A custom gunite cocktail pool for compact courtyards and smaller backyards.
From $50,00012′ × 20′
Cosmopolitan
More room to lounge and entertain while keeping the footprint intentional.
From $58,50015′ × 25′
Manhattan
A generous small-pool format for outdoor living, gatherings, and everyday use.
From $68,500Local pool construction
Serving Central Texas backyards
Based in Temple, our owner-led team builds across the I-35 corridor and nearby communities. We evaluate access, setbacks, utilities, drainage, and the way you want to use the space before recommending a pool size or layout.
Temple, TXBelton, TXSalado, TXWaco, TXKilleen, TXGeorgetown, TXRound Rock, TXAustin, TX
Built by familiar hands
One team from first sketch to pool school
Clear scope
Design, permitting, construction, equipment, and core finishes are mapped before work begins.
Hands-on ownership
The owners stay involved so decisions do not disappear between sales, design, and construction teams.
Built for your property
Your pool is laid out around the home, yard, access, and intended use—not dropped in from a catalog.
Before you build
Cocktail pool questions
What is the difference between a cocktail pool and a plunge pool?
The names often overlap. Both describe a smaller pool designed for cooling off, relaxing, and making the most of a compact backyard. We build permanent, custom gunite pools rather than prefabricated shells.
How much does a custom cocktail pool cost?
Our three core cocktail pool models currently start at $50,000, $58,500, and $68,500 before optional upgrades. Your final proposal depends on site conditions, access, finishes, depth, and added features.
How long does construction take?
Most builds run about 6 to 8 weeks once construction begins, depending on the design, site conditions, inspections, and weather.
Where do you build?
We serve Central Texas homeowners in Temple, Belton, Salado, Waco, Killeen, Georgetown, Round Rock, Austin, and surrounding communities.
Your project starts here
Tell us about your backyard
Share your city, property, and project goals. Our team will review the details and reach out within 24 hours.
Local guidance · Transparent planning · Clear next steps