Jonathan Basnett has spent his two-decade-long professional life designing pools, kitchens, and fireplaces for the grounds at his customers’ houses. Today, at Pelican Pools & Spas in Cornelius, North Carolina, he offers unique and visually appealing creations that also meet utilitarian concerns. Seeing his work as art, Jonathan Basnett puts significant time and effort into each project so that every assignment coincides with a client’s individual wishes.

One way that Jonathan Basnett accomplishes his objective is by striving to fully understand what his customers want in their new addition, from the overall look to how it fits with the rest of the house. Once he receives a sense of their personal goals, he begins the design process and manages all aspects of the construction. As a result of Basnett’s achievements in pool design, HomeArama honored him with an award in 2007. A sports fan, Jonathan Basnett coaches the North Meck Rugby club and plays soccer, water polo, and squash.