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Great backyards—and the lasting enjoyment that come with them—begin with thoughtful planning, expert landscape architecture, and a properly designed in-ground swimming pool. At CLC Landscape Design, we specialize in creating private outdoor retreats throughout New Jersey that balance beauty with functional design
Designing Custom Swimming Pools That Fit Your Space and Lifestyle
Our clients often say their favorite part is the design process—from idea to installation.
We’ve been honored with national and state awards, but our greatest reward is seeing your joy when the vision becomes reality
We meet at your home (free of charge) to explore your ideas.
We use hand or computer-generated visuals to show your soon to be new space.
Our award-winning team brings the design to life—perfectly.
From Backyard Dreams to Master-Planned Poolside Bliss
Just as you would hire an architect for a home addition, partnering with a licensed landscape architect is essential for a properly integrated swimming pool. While a builder focuses on the “vessel,” our team focuses on the entire backyard master plan.
With over 50 years of experience in award-winning pool design, we ensure your pool seamlessly fits your home’s architecture while expertly managing the site grading, drainage, and NJ township zoning that often complicate local projects.
We provide a holistic approach that balances the pool with every element of your landscape:
Structural Mastery: Patios, walkways, and retaining walls.
Living Environments: Privacy plantings, gardens, and landscape lighting.
Custom Features: Integrated spas, waterfalls, and sun decks.
From the initial 3D landscape rendering to the final installation, CLC handles every detail—ensuring your New Jersey backyard transformation is as functional and enduring as it is beautiful.
Transform Your Backyard into a Private Paradise
— The CLC Pool Advantage
On-Site Swimming Pool Design Consultation
Across New Jersey
We determine the optimal location for your new swimming pool in your backyard. First, we interview you and your family to learn about the lifestyle you would like to accomplish in your backyard, such as maximizing lawn areas, or patios areas, or installing a butterfly garden for the children.
Second, we study site conditions, such as grades, sun angles, and off-site views. Third, we research zoning guidelines that are particular to your site, such as setbacks and impervious coverage allotment. Taking all of the information into account, we prepare a landscape master plan that locates your new swimming pool in the most ideal location in your backyard.
Personalized Pool Concepts with Budget Transparency
We can explore swimming pool designs at a variety of budgets. The design phase is the most important time for determining a budget.
When designing your swimming pool and the surrounding landscape with CLC Landscape Design, we explore a variety of design and material options so you can make an informed decision.
We can explore gunnite vs. vinyl pools, as well as, a variety of pool sizes and shapes that effect the budget. In all cases, we always present design and material options that will give you a beautiful landscape project.
From Waterfalls to Layouts — Explore the Possibilities Before You Build
We can prepare multiple design options for your swimming pool design. If you would like, we can explore in our designs several options, such pool shape, pool location, and pool accents like waterfalls.
We can develop several landscape plans for you and after we present each option to you, you can select your favorite. Each design option will be presented with a budget, so you can make an informed decision about which options you would like to proceed with.
A Joyful Outdoor Transformation Starts with Seamless NJ Pool Project Management
We handle every phase of your custom inground pool installation so you don’t have to. A luxury swimming pool project involves complex logistics—from professional engineering drawings and navigating NJ local building permits to coordinating specialized pool contractors.
As licensed NJ landscape architects, CLC Landscape Design specializes in managing every detail of your backyard transformation, keeping you informed from first shovel to first swim. We make the construction process seamless and stress-free! Explore our award-winning NJ pool portfolio and read client testimonials from homeowners across Northern New Jersey.
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Your Beautiful Landscape Begins with CLC
CLC is dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations through superior design, honest long term relationships,
and a commitment to implementing superlative landscapes in a fun and easy manner
“We wanted to write to tell you how pleased we are with the work done by CLC this past year to re-landscape our property. We are most appreciative of the efforts of everyone who helped to transform our yard into such a lovely environment. Special thanks to you and your architect team for your efforts in designing a plan that met our needs, especially given the restrictions of the site. Also, we could not have been happier with the work done by Ty in developing the rock walls and the excellent job done by the mason who put in the Belgian block curb. We particularly want to commend John for his work in creating a beautiful front walkway and back patio as well as his care in placing all of our plantings for optimal effect. He was always interested in our input and most pleasant to deal with. Every person who worked on this project was most professional and the end result is a yard we are sure to enjoy for many years to come.”
-Linda and Bruce, Chatham, NJ
“We recently completed a landscape project and had the pleasure of working with Ty of CLC Landscape Design on the implementation phase of a landscape project. Specifically, our project involved re-design of existing front, back and side beds to include new plantings as well as transplanted shrubs from various point in the yard. We also re-designed a walkway to create a softer garden-like atmosphere.
Ty did a wonderful job incorporating out vision with his keen sense of plant placement and design/layout. He was infinitely patient as we changed our minds and tweaked the location of the plants within the beds. As implementation unfolded, he made several suggestions that enhanced the project even further than the original design. Customer service was clearly at the top of Ty’s list! We are happy to recommend Ty and CLC Landscape Design without reservations.”
-Jack and Ellen, Madison, NJ
