Quick Summary
Selah Pools built a complete outdoor environment for the Bold family in Arlington featuring a 9,300-gallon geometric pool with sheer descent waterfalls, swim-up bar, tanning ledge, raised beam walls, Light Walnut Travertine decking and coping, LED lighting, and UV sanitization system.
Key Takeaways
- The Bold family chose Selah to navigate a challenging utility easement through their Arlington property
- The geometric pool features sheer descent waterfalls, swim-up bar with three stools, tanning ledge, and raised beam walls
- Light Walnut Travertine in French pattern flows seamlessly from decking to coping with stone veneer accent walls
- LED nicheless lights and Ultra UV2 + Clear O3 bundle provide evening ambiance and low-maintenance water quality
When a utility easement runs through the center of your property, most would see limitation. The Bold family saw opportunity. Their 9,300-gallon geometric pool navigates the Arlington landscape with architectural precision, turning constraint into compositional strength. Raised beam walls define clean sight lines while concealing necessary engineering, creating visual continuity across the outdoor environment. Sheer descent waterfalls punctuate the geometric form, their LED-lit cascades transforming the pool from daytime recreation into evening theater. Every angle serves purpose — the swim-up bar anchors one corner while the tanning ledge extends the geometry into shallow water relaxation.
“We have a 15 foot utility easement running through the middle of the property. Can we still have a pool? Of course you can.”
Materials & Finishes
Light Walnut Travertine flows from decking to eased-edge coping, creating material continuity that elevates this beyond typical pool construction. The French pattern adds textural interest while maintaining the contemporary aesthetic. Stone veneer on the raised beam walls provides vertical contrast against the horizontal water plane. The swim-up bar features three in-pool stools positioned beneath the sheer descents, where families gather as water cascades overhead.
Design & Features
LED nicheless lights illuminate the geometric form after dark, while bubblers add kinetic energy to the tanning ledge. The JXI400NK heater and Ultra UV2 + Clear O3 bundle ensure year-round comfort with minimal chemical maintenance. This project proves that utility easements don't limit great design — they inspire it.
Project Highlights
The Bold family chose Selah to navigate a challenging utility easement through their Arlington property
The geometric pool features sheer descent waterfalls, swim-up bar with three stools, tanning ledge, and raised beam walls
Light Walnut Travertine in French pattern flows seamlessly from decking to coping with stone veneer accent walls
LED nicheless lights and Ultra UV2 + Clear O3 bundle provide evening ambiance and low-maintenance water quality
What Our Customers Say
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“My wife has always wanted a pool. We had heard horror stories so we weren’t sure.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you build a pool with a utility easement on the property?
Absolutely. Utility easements require creative design solutions, but they don't prevent pool construction. The Bold family's Arlington project demonstrates how Selah navigates a utility easement running through the center of their property, using raised beam walls and strategic geometric placement to maximize usable space. The design team works with utility companies and city planning departments to ensure full compliance while optimizing your outdoor living space. The geometric pool design turned the easement constraint into an architectural advantage, creating defined zones for swimming, entertaining at the swim-up bar, and relaxation on the tanning ledge.
What makes Light Walnut Travertine ideal for pool decking?
Light Walnut Travertine offers exceptional durability and natural beauty that improves with age. In the Bold project, Selah used French pattern decking with eased-edge coping to create seamless material flow from deck to pool edge, eliminating visual breaks in the geometric design. Travertine stays cooler underfoot than concrete or pavers, making it ideal for barefoot pool areas in Texas heat. The natural stone variation adds texture and visual interest while maintaining the contemporary aesthetic the Bold family wanted. Proper sealing and drainage ensure decades of performance throughout this Arlington outdoor living space.
How do LED sheer descents enhance the pool experience?
LED sheer descents transform a pool from daytime recreation into evening entertainment. The Bold family's geometric pool features multiple LED-lit waterfalls creating both visual drama and soothing water sounds, positioned above the swim-up bar for an immersive gathering experience. The LED lights allow color customization for gatherings or mood lighting, while water movement provides natural aeration that complements the Ultra UV2 + Clear O3 sanitization bundle. These are precision-engineered water elements integrated into the pool's circulation system, working alongside the CV460 filter and circulation pump for optimal performance and easy maintenance.
What's included in a swim-up bar for a geometric pool?
A properly designed swim-up bar integrates seating, surface area, and water depth for comfortable entertaining. The Bold project features three in-pool bar stools positioned beneath the sheer descent waterfalls, creating an immersive conversation area within the geometric pool. Selah engineers the bar area with proper depth for seated guests, coordinating with the 3'6" to 4'6" depth range throughout the pool. The stone veneer and Light Walnut Travertine coping extend across the bar surface, maintaining material continuity throughout the outdoor living space. LED nicheless lights ensure the bar area remains inviting well after sunset.
Why combine UV sanitization with ozone for a pool?
The Ultra UV2 + Clear O3 bundle provides exceptionally clean, low-maintenance pool water. The Bold family's system combines ultraviolet light sterilization with ozone generation to eliminate bacteria and significantly reduce chlorine demand, complementing their FSoft1400 Fusion saltwater chlorine generator. This dual-sanitization approach delivers crystal-clear water with minimal chemical taste or odor, reduced skin and eye irritation, and lower ongoing maintenance requirements. The system integrates seamlessly with the pool's circulation equipment — including the CV460 filter — and works alongside the saltwater generator to keep this Arlington outdoor living space pristine.
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