Quick Summary
Selah Pools built a complete outdoor environment for the Cloud family in Fort Worth featuring a raised spa with 6 jets and spillover, oversized tanning ledge, three 18-inch sheer descents, Aquabella Greek Isles glass tile, Buff Lueders stone coping and veneer, Arctic White pebble plaster, Arena spra
Key Takeaways
- The Cloud family chose Selah for their expertise in creating elevated outdoor living spaces with architectural presence.
- The complete outdoor environment features a raised spa with spillover, oversized tanning ledge, and three 18-inch sheer descents.
- Aquabella Greek Isles GR662 glass tile and Buff Lueders stone with chipped edges create a sophisticated material palette.
- Raised beams at 12- and 18-inch heights establish visual hierarchy while maintaining sight lines across the outdoor living space.
- "The design balances architectural drama with everyday livability across every zone."
The Cloud residence demonstrates how architectural elements transform water features into compelling outdoor living spaces. The vision centered on creating multiple zones for gathering and relaxation, unified by a material palette grounded in Texas limestone tradition. Raised beams at 12- and 18-inch heights establish visual hierarchy while the oversized tanning ledge provides expansive shallow-water lounging. Three 18-inch sheer descents add movement and sound, creating a sensory backdrop for entertaining. The elevated spa allows for flat spillover transitions, maintaining sight lines across the complete outdoor environment.
Materials & Finishes
Aquabella Greek Isles GR662 glass tile creates luminous waterline accents that catch and reflect changing light throughout the day. Buff Lueders stone with chipped edges provides the sophisticated frame, its natural texture complementing the Arena spray deck surface that flows around the pool's perimeter. The raised spa features flat spillover design with coordinated Buff Lueders stone veneer, elevated on beams at 12 and 18 inches for optimal sight lines.
Design & Features
Pebble Arctic White plaster creates a pristine interior surface that enhances the glass tile's brilliance. The JXI 400K natural gas heater ensures rapid temperature control, while UV/O3 sanitization paired with inline chlorination maintains crystal-clear water quality. Four umbrella sleeves accommodate flexible shade solutions across the space.
Project Highlights
The Cloud family chose Selah for their expertise in creating elevated outdoor living spaces with architectural presence.
The complete outdoor environment features a raised spa with spillover, oversized tanning ledge, and three 18-inch sheer descents.
Aquabella Greek Isles GR662 glass tile and Buff Lueders stone with chipped edges create a sophisticated material palette.
Raised beams at 12- and 18-inch heights establish visual hierarchy while maintaining sight lines across the outdoor living space.
"The design balances architectural drama with everyday livability across every zone."
What Our Customers Say
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do raised spa beams affect the overall pool design?
Raised beams create architectural depth and visual interest while maintaining clear sight lines across the outdoor living space. In the Cloud project, beams positioned at 12- and 18-inch heights establish a layered composition that draws the eye upward, creating the impression of a more expansive environment. The varying beam heights also provide natural seating edges and create defined zones for different activities. Buff Lueders stone veneer unifies these elements with the pool's coping, ensuring the raised features feel integrated rather than added as afterthoughts.
What makes an oversized tanning ledge worth the investment?
An oversized tanning ledge transforms shallow water from a transitional space into a destination for relaxation and socializing. The Cloud family's expansive ledge accommodates multiple loungers while maintaining comfortable water depths for both children and adults. Dedicated spa lighting illuminates this feature after dark, extending usability well into the evening hours. Combined with four umbrella sleeves positioned around the perimeter, the oversized ledge becomes a flexible entertaining zone that adapts to different group sizes and weather conditions throughout the year.
How do three sheer descents compare to a single water feature?
Multiple sheer descents create layered sound and visual movement that a single feature cannot match. The Cloud project's three 18-inch descents generate cascading water at different points along the pool's edge, producing a more immersive sensory experience for the complete outdoor environment. This approach also allows varied operation modes—running all three for dramatic effect during entertaining, or operating selectively for quieter moments. The distributed water features integrate naturally with the pool's circulation system while adding kinetic energy that transforms the space from static to dynamic.
Why choose Buff Lueders stone over other coping materials?
Buff Lueders limestone offers an ideal balance of durability and natural beauty that complements Texas architecture. Its chipped edge profile provides subtle texture that feels comfortable underfoot while creating visual interest along the pool's perimeter. In the Cloud project, this stone unifies both the coping and spa veneer, establishing material continuity throughout the design. The limestone's neutral tone enhances the Aquabella Greek Isles GR662 glass tile rather than competing with it, allowing both materials to contribute to a cohesive, refined aesthetic throughout the outdoor living space.
How does UV/O3 sanitization reduce pool maintenance?
UV and ozone sanitization systems dramatically reduce chlorine dependence by neutralizing contaminants through advanced oxidation processes. The Cloud family's system pairs UV sterilization with ozone injection, creating multiple barriers against bacteria and algae before water returns to the pool. This dual-sanitization approach, combined with inline chlorination for residual protection, maintains crystal-clear water with minimal chemical additions. The result is softer-feeling water that's gentler on skin and swimwear while reducing the time and cost associated with traditional chemical balancing throughout the season.
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