Quick Summary
Selah Pools designed and built a complete outdoor environment for the Detillier family in Irving, Texas, featuring custom design elements and integrated architecture tailored to their property and lifestyle.
Key Takeaways
- The Detillier family chose Selah Pools for their collaborative design approach and commitment to translating family vision into reality.
- The Irving project features custom outdoor design elements integrated with architectural hardscape throughout the property.
- Strategic material selection ensures both immediate visual impact and long-term performance in North Texas conditions.
- The design creates distinct activity zones that feel connected while maintaining intimate human scale for daily family use.
- The collaborative consultation process allows families to make informed decisions about their outdoor investment.
The Detillier residence in Irving presented an opportunity to craft a complete outdoor environment that would serve as the foundation for years of family memories. The design process centered on understanding how the family envisioned using their space across seasons and life stages. Rather than imposing a predetermined solution, the collaborative approach allowed lifestyle priorities to guide every spatial decision. Each element was positioned to create natural flow between activity zones while maintaining the intimacy that makes an outdoor living space feel like an extension of the home. Thoughtful proportions ensure the space feels generous without losing the human scale that invites daily use.
Materials & Finishes
The construction phase demonstrated Selah's commitment to translating family vision into architectural reality through precise execution. Each element was chosen to serve both immediate enjoyment and long-term durability in North Texas conditions. The integration of hardscape elements creates visual continuity throughout the property, establishing distinct zones that feel connected rather than compartmentalized.
Design & Features
Strategic placement of architectural features maximizes both functionality and aesthetic impact, ensuring the investment delivers value for decades. The Detillier family made informed decisions about materials and spatial relationships throughout the collaborative process. The completed outdoor living space demonstrates how patient consultation in the design phase yields lasting satisfaction—a space that genuinely reflects the family's vision while meeting professional standards for craftsmanship.
Project Highlights
The Detillier family chose Selah Pools for their collaborative design approach and commitment to translating family vision into reality.
The Irving project features custom outdoor design elements integrated with architectural hardscape throughout the property.
Strategic material selection ensures both immediate visual impact and long-term performance in North Texas conditions.
The design creates distinct activity zones that feel connected while maintaining intimate human scale for daily family use.
The collaborative consultation process allows families to make informed decisions about their outdoor investment.
What Our Customers Say
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“Our pool design and building process with Selah Pools was absolutely amazing.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Selah's collaborative design process work?
Selah's collaborative design process begins with understanding how your family actually lives outdoors — morning routines, afternoon activities, evening entertainment patterns. The Baker project exemplifies this approach, where design sessions focused on spatial relationships and long-term adaptability rather than feature selection alone. Our design team guides clients through informed decision-making at every phase, from initial site analysis through construction details. This methodology ensures your outdoor living space investment reflects both professional expertise and personal lifestyle priorities.
What makes Irving properties unique for outdoor design?
Irving's established neighborhoods offer mature lot configurations that require thoughtful integration of new outdoor elements with existing architecture and landscape. The design challenge involves maximizing available space while respecting property proportions and neighborhood character. For the Detillier residence, the team focused on creating natural flow between activity zones while maintaining the intimate scale that makes an outdoor living space feel like a genuine extension of the home. Strategic placement ensures both privacy and openness, balancing the family's desire for connection with the comfort of defined spaces within Irving's suburban context.
How do you ensure materials perform in North Texas weather?
North Texas conditions demand materials that can handle extreme temperature swings, intense summer sun, and occasional freeze events without compromising appearance or structural integrity. Selah selects products based on proven long-term performance rather than initial cost considerations alone. The Detillier project showcases this commitment to material durability through careful selection of hardscape elements designed to age gracefully alongside the family's evolving needs. Every product choice serves both immediate aesthetic goals and decades of reliable performance, ensuring the investment maintains its visual and structural integrity across seasons.
Can you create distinct zones within a single outdoor space?
Strategic spatial planning allows Selah to create multiple experiences within unified outdoor environments. The key is establishing visual connections between zones while giving each area its own functional identity and appropriate scale. The Detillier design in Irving demonstrates this principle through thoughtful placement of architectural elements that create natural boundaries without sacrificing spaciousness. Each zone serves different family activities while contributing to the overall compositional harmony of the complete outdoor environment, proving that a single property can accommodate varied experiences within one cohesive design.
What's included in a complete outdoor environment?
A complete outdoor environment integrates all elements under unified design vision rather than treating them as separate projects. This holistic approach ensures architectural consistency and optimal spatial relationships across the entire property. The Detillier project in Irving showcases how integrated design creates outdoor living spaces that read as intentional architecture rather than assembled components. One design team, one construction timeline, one cohesive vision that serves your family's complete outdoor lifestyle—ensuring every element relates to every other with the kind of purposeful harmony that only emerges from unified planning.
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