Quick Summary
Selah Pools built a custom pool for the Whelchel family in Flower Mound, Texas. The design was developed through the Selah Design Center collaborative process, with hands-on material selection and ongoing refinements during construction.
Key Takeaways
- The Whelchel family chose Selah for the Design Center experience, allowing hands-on material selection and design visualization.
- Temperature monitoring capability transformed daily routines—their son now checks pool temp instead of reaching for his iPad.
- Caleb provided ongoing design refinements throughout construction, finding the best solution for a challenging site.
- The collaborative design process extended beyond planning, with improvements identified and implemented during the build phase.
When the Whelchel family envisioned their Flower Mound pool, the journey began not with excavation, but with exploration. The Selah Design Center became their laboratory—a space where abstract concepts transformed into tangible selections. Walking through displays with Caleb, every material choice gained context, every design decision found its rationale. As construction progressed, refinements emerged organically. When Caleb identified opportunities for enhancement, conversations flowed naturally, allowing the design to evolve. The result reflects not just professional expertise, but the synergy between designer vision and client lifestyle.
“By far, the best as far as design and really finding the best solution for what I would say is a challenging area.”
Materials & Finishes
The Whelchel pool showcases the power of collaborative design, where hands-on material selection creates confident decision-making. Through the Design Center experience, every element was chosen with full understanding of its contribution to the complete outdoor living space. The pool's temperature monitoring capability has transformed daily family routines—their son now asks about the water temperature instead of reaching for his iPad.
Design & Features
Construction honored both the challenging site conditions and the family's evolving vision, with Caleb's ongoing refinements ensuring optimal outcomes. Each phase built toward the outdoor living space the family envisioned, where the home has become the neighborhood gathering destination rather than the family visiting friends' pools elsewhere.
Project Highlights
The Whelchel family chose Selah for the Design Center experience, allowing hands-on material selection and design visualization.
Temperature monitoring capability transformed daily routines—their son now checks pool temp instead of reaching for his iPad.
Caleb provided ongoing design refinements throughout construction, finding the best solution for a challenging site.
The collaborative design process extended beyond planning, with improvements identified and implemented during the build phase.
What Our Customers Say
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Selah Design Center improve pool planning?
The Design Center allows clients to experience materials and design elements firsthand rather than making selections from samples or catalogs. The Whelchel family walked through displays with their designer Caleb, touching surfaces and seeing how different elements work together at real scale. This hands-on approach builds confidence in material choices and helps clients visualize their complete outdoor living space. The collaborative environment ensures every selection aligns with both aesthetic goals and practical needs, creating pools that truly reflect each family's lifestyle and preferences.
Can pool designs be modified during construction?
Yes, Selah's approach allows for design refinements throughout the construction process when they enhance the final result. For the Whelchel project, designer Caleb identified opportunities for improvements and consulted with the family to implement changes that would create a better outcome. This flexibility stems from Selah's design-build integration, where the same team manages both planning and construction. The collaborative approach ensures the final pool reflects not just the initial vision, but discoveries made during the build process that elevate the entire outdoor living space.
How does temperature monitoring change daily pool use?
Temperature monitoring transforms pool ownership from seasonal recreation to a daily family conversation. The Whelchel family noticed their son now asks about pool temperature immediately upon arriving home, replacing screen time requests with outdoor recreation interest. As they described, instead of reaching for his iPad, he wants to know the water temperature. This technology makes pool conditions visible and accessible, encouraging spontaneous use when conditions are ideal. The monitoring capability helps families understand their pool's patterns, enabling better planning for gatherings around optimal water temperatures.
What makes a pool site challenging and how is it addressed?
Challenging sites often involve factors like slopes, drainage patterns, existing landscaping, or space constraints that require custom engineering solutions. The Whelchel family described their project as involving a challenging area where standard approaches wouldn't achieve optimal results. Caleb was recognized as finding the best solution for that difficult site. Selah's design process addresses site challenges through careful analysis and custom solutions, ensuring the final pool works harmoniously with existing conditions rather than fighting against them. Ongoing refinements during construction allow the team to adapt as conditions reveal themselves.
How do pools change neighborhood social dynamics?
A well-designed pool transforms a home into the destination where friends and neighbors naturally want to gather. The Whelchel family experienced this shift directly—their outdoor living space became the preferred location for neighborhood activities rather than visiting other homes with pools. This transformation reflects the pool's recreational appeal and the complete outdoor environment that makes hosting natural and enjoyable. The social shift often surprises families with how quickly their home becomes a gathering hub, creating stronger community connections and more frequent interactions with friends and neighbors.
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