Quick Summary
Selah Pools designed and built a complete outdoor environment for the Fitzgerald family in Dallas, Texas, creating a custom retreat tailored to their family's lifestyle and property characteristics.
Key Takeaways
- The Fitzgerald family chose Selah Pools for their collaborative approach and expertise in complete outdoor environments.
- The Dallas project integrates outdoor living design tailored to the family's lifestyle and entertaining needs.
- Careful material selection and construction techniques ensure lasting performance through Dallas weather extremes.
- The design balances sophisticated aesthetics with practical functionality for year-round family enjoyment.
- A collaborative process shaped an outdoor living space true to the family's vision.
In Dallas's established neighborhoods, the Fitzgerald family envisioned an outdoor living space that would serve as their private retreat from city life. Their vision required thoughtful consideration of existing architecture and mature landscaping, creating an environment that feels both sophisticated and welcoming. The design process focused on understanding how the family wanted to experience their space across seasons and occasions. Every conversation revealed new layers of aspiration—entertaining, relaxation, daily enjoyment. Natural materials and considered proportions ensure the space will age gracefully, becoming more beautiful as the landscape matures around it.
Materials & Finishes
The Fitzgerald project demonstrates Selah's commitment to complete outdoor environments where every element supports the overall vision. Construction techniques ensure lasting performance through Dallas weather extremes, while carefully selected finishes create visual continuity throughout the space. The integration of hardscape and softscape elements provides both structure and seasonal flexibility, allowing the family to adapt the space for different occasions.
Design & Features
Attention to detail in both visible and hidden elements reflects Selah's dedication to craftsmanship that performs as beautifully as it appears. The collaborative design process ensured the final result honored the family's specific lifestyle needs while complementing the property's existing architectural character.
Project Highlights
The Fitzgerald family chose Selah Pools for their collaborative approach and expertise in complete outdoor environments.
The Dallas project integrates outdoor living design tailored to the family's lifestyle and entertaining needs.
Careful material selection and construction techniques ensure lasting performance through Dallas weather extremes.
The design balances sophisticated aesthetics with practical functionality for year-round family enjoyment.
A collaborative process shaped an outdoor living space true to the family's vision.
What Our Customers Say
4.8 stars from 154+ reviews
“This was our first pool experience and after researching our options, chose Selah.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you design pools for established Dallas neighborhoods?
Working in Dallas's established neighborhoods requires careful consideration of existing architecture and mature landscapes. For the Fitzgerald project, we designed their outdoor living space to complement the property's character while creating something distinctly new. Our approach honors the neighborhood context while delivering modern functionality clients want. Every design decision considers how the space will integrate with existing elements—mature trees, architectural lines, and neighbor relationships. This thoughtful approach ensures the finished environment feels intentional rather than imposed upon the property.
What makes a complete outdoor environment different from a pool?
A complete outdoor environment integrates multiple functions into a cohesive design, much like we created for the Fitzgerald family in Dallas. Rather than building individual features, we design how pool, hardscaping, and landscape elements work together to support your lifestyle. This holistic approach creates seamless transitions and visual continuity throughout the space. The Fitzgerald project demonstrates this integration beautifully, where each element supports the others in creating a unified outdoor living space. The result feels like a natural extension of the home rather than a separate addition to the property.
How do you handle Dallas weather in pool construction?
Dallas weather presents unique challenges from extreme heat to occasional freeze events. For the Fitzgerald project, we selected construction techniques and materials specifically chosen for Texas weather performance. This includes proper engineering, freeze-resistant plumbing, and finishes that maintain their beauty through significant temperature swings across seasons. Our extensive Dallas-area experience informs every material choice and construction detail. We understand which solutions perform reliably through punishing Texas summers and protect your investment during winter weather events, ensuring years of dependable enjoyment.
What's your design process for family-focused projects?
Our design process begins with understanding how your family actually lives and entertains. With the Fitzgerald family, we explored daily routines, hosting style, and long-term vision through detailed conversations. This collaborative approach ensures the final design serves your specific lifestyle rather than following a template. Each design session builds on previous discussions, refining the vision while addressing practical requirements like seasonal use and maintenance considerations. The result is a custom outdoor living space that reflects your family's personality and supports how you want to live outdoors year-round.
How do you ensure lasting quality in Dallas pool projects?
Lasting quality requires attention to both visible craftsmanship and hidden infrastructure. The Fitzgerald project showcases our commitment to details that ensure decades of reliable performance, from structural engineering to finish selection. Every material choice considers both immediate beauty and long-term durability under demanding Texas conditions. Our quality manifests in elements clients see daily and systems they never think about. This comprehensive approach to craftsmanship means your outdoor living space will perform as beautifully as it appears for years to come, protecting your investment through every season.
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