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Travel feeds the imagination
Travel feeds the imagination
I’ve gathered textures from every corner of the globe.
Great outdoor living should feel like a gentle escape.
The world is my sketchbook
I’ve learned that even small spaces can feel boundless.
A pergola is simply a passport to a different afternoon.
Nature is generous with its wisdom.
Every design is a souvenir from somewhere.
A landscape becomes luxury in the details.
I chase beauty across countries and recreate it at homes.
Inspiration is everywhere—I just bring a shovel.
The world taught me balance
Every trip gives me one more idea worth planting.
Stone remembers. Plants forgive.
A yard should feel worldly, but never foreign.
Space isn’t measured in feet, but in feeling.
The art of outdoors is universal
Texture brings a landscape to life.
Every space deserves its moment of magic.
A garden grows best when given purpose.
Nothing enhances a home like a place to breathe.
A curated garden is a curated experience.
Good design listens before it speaks.
Inspiration often arrives disguised as a shadow.
The world is full of patterns waiting to be borrowed.
You can’t copy nature, only collaborate with it.
I design with the world in mind and the homeowner at heart.
Light—natural or crafted—is always the final brushstroke.
Warmth is a feeling, not a temperature.
I admire any space that invites you to stay a little longer.
Water features speak fluent calm.
I’ve learned more from gardens than from textbooks.
Every space deserves its own signature.
A great fire pit warms more than the night.
Good pathways create good stories.
Plants travel across continents
Every place I’ve traveled whispers into my work.
I’ve found that good design comes from seeing—not looking.
You don’t need to go far to feel transported.
Over the years, I’ve learned that simplicity is the truest luxury.
Outdoor living should feel like travel: familiar and surprising.
When in doubt, borrow from nature—it has better taste.
The natural world is the finest teacher I’ve had.
Details matter because memories live there.
A space should embrace you, not overwhelm you.
Every country thinks they perfected the garden. They might all be right.
Softer edges make for stronger experiences.
A yard should feel like a destination, not a boundary.
The best views often come from unexpected angles.
Let the wind be part of the design.
I’ve never outgrown my wonder for how the world arranges itself.
A landscape isn’t built—it’s revealed.
There is elegance in restraint.
My travels taught me: always follow the light.
Peace is a design choice.
The right plant in the right place is a passport stamp.
Every culture has its own shade of green.
A true outdoor room feels complete without feeling finished.
I’ve wandered through gardens grand and modest
Inspiration is everywhere, especially outside.
Let your landscape feel lived-in, not looked-at.
The world showed me patterns—nature shows me patience.
Good design should feel like an exhale.
The best spaces feel like they were always meant to be.
Nature prefers honesty over perfection.
I’ve never forgotten a courtyard worth remembering.
Even the smallest leaf has a lesson.
Craft your space the way the world crafts its landscapes: with intention.
My design philosophy: invite comfort, exaggerate delight.
You can’t rush a garden—only coax it.
A walk abroad always returns home in my work.
Every climate has its tricks. I’ve learned a few.
Beauty likes to hide in details. I like to uncover them.
I treasure the simple moment when a yard becomes a sanctuary.
Great gardens feel discovered, not installed.
The earth gives hints. I follow them.
I’ve found that no two suns set the same, but each inspires something new.
Good design should feel effortless—never accidental.
A beautiful space begins with curiosity.
Every country in the world swears they invented the perfect patio. I borrow from all of them.
I’ve admired courtyards around the world, but none like the ones we build here.
The best outdoor rooms have no walls, only intention.
A garden tells you what it wants if you listen politely.
I design spaces meant to slow you down—on purpose.
Travel teaches you the rhythm. Home teaches you the pause.
Quiet is a design element.
Comfort outdoors is universal—but crafted differently everywhere.
I’ve never met a horizon that didn’t inspire something.
A good path is part invitation, part mystery.
Stones speak the same language everywhere.
A landscape should feel like a memory you haven’t made yet.
I’ve found the best ideas while lost somewhere interesting.
Every culture frames the sky differently.
I’ve learned that nature rewards those who linger.
Beauty outdoors is universal—how we shape it is personal.
I collect ideas the way others collect postcards.
Every place I’ve wandered has taught me something about being outside.
My designs borrow from the world, but they’re built for home.
The world taught me color
A good garden always begins with a good story.

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POOLS & SPAS

Over time, you realize—memories don’t need much. Just water, a warm day, and the space to be together.

Underwater panorama of swimming pool water with sun reflections, panoramic banner background
Two happy girls going down water slide

LAUGHTER LASTS A LIFETIME

The best pools invite joy. They turn ordinary afternoons into celebrations, and neighbors into friends. With thoughtful design, every detail is made to spark connection and create memories that linger long after the water stills.

Pool at sunset

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YOUR PRIVATE RETREAT

A spa turns your backyard into a sanctuary — where water soothes, stress fades, and the world slows down. Paired with fountains or waterfalls, these elements bring a calming rhythm that restores balance to daily life.

Happy woman relaxing in pool with eyes closed
Waterfall feature pouring into basin
Sprinkler waterfall feature spraying into pool
Closeup of a sparkling blue swimming pool with modern house in the background

THOUGHTFUL DESIGN

Pools and spas mean different things to different people — a place for family joy, a setting for gathering, or a retreat for renewal. Schmechtig takes the time to understand your vision and designs with care, creating water features that are both beautiful and deeply personal. From lively pools to tranquil spas and waterfalls, each project is tailored to become a natural extension of your home and lifestyle.

POOLS & SPAS

CREATING YOUR SPACE

Bringing a pool or spa to life takes more than vision — it takes a thoughtful process. Schmechtig guides you from first ideas to final splash, ensuring every detail feels seamless, personal, and built to last.

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• Understanding your goals

• Shaping the design

• Choosing materials with care

• Blending water and landscape

• Overseeing construction

• Delivering lasting enjoyment

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DESCRIBE YOUR PROJECT

A few simple details are all we need to begin. There’s no need to be thorough—just share what you have in mind, whether it’s a dining space, garden, pool, or something more. The finer points will come later, during a phone call or meeting where we can fill in the blanks together.

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