Quick Summary
Selah Pools built a complete outdoor environment for the Yakub family in Grapevine featuring a 9,001-gallon infinity edge pool with 19-foot negative edge spillover, raised spa with spillway, tanning ledge, built-in benches, Burlington Milano White coping, travertine ledgestone veneer, and QDI Mystic
Key Takeaways
- The Yakub family replaced existing Oklahoma stone with modern travertine ledgestone to achieve their contemporary design vision
- The infinity edge pool features 19-foot negative edge spillover, raised spa with spillway, tanning ledge, and integrated benches
- Burlington Milano White coping, travertine ledgestone veneer, and QDI Mystic Aqua ceramic tile elevate the material palette
- Cedar post and structure work provide architectural warmth that balances the contemporary stonework throughout the space
When the Yakub family envisioned their Grapevine transformation, they faced a design challenge requiring both bold vision and material precision. The existing Oklahoma stone — brown and red — spoke to traditional North Texas aesthetics, but their aspirations called for something distinctly modern. The solution emerged through collaborative sessions in Selah's showroom, where material samples revealed travertine ledgestone's potential to redefine the entire outdoor environment. The 19-foot forward negative edge spillover became the project's signature element, requiring careful engineering to integrate with the elevated spa and catch basin system. Tile selection — QDI Mystic Aqua 6x6 ceramic paired with NPT TWL-Caribbean Mosaic spillover accents — creates visual drama where water meets stone.
“The client and I we had the vision and man does this look like a million bucks.”
Materials & Finishes
Burlington Milano White coping with 2-inch eased edge anchors the infinity edge, while travertine ledgestone veneer creates the dramatic backdrop that replaced the original Oklahoma stone. The raised spa features integrated spillway design with Burlington Carra White ledgestone veneer, crowned by cedar post and structure work that adds architectural warmth. QDI Mystic Aqua 6x6 ceramic tile establishes the waterline canvas, while NPT TWL-Caribbean Mosaic 1x2 spillover tile catches light as water cascades over the 19-foot negative edge.
Design & Features
Harbour Majestic Blue Peerless Pebble plaster gives the water luminous depth. The tanning ledge provides shallow relaxation, and built-in benches extend usable space. Cedar elements soften the contemporary stonework, balancing modern geometry and natural warmth throughout the 9,001-gallon environment.
Project Highlights
The Yakub family replaced existing Oklahoma stone with modern travertine ledgestone to achieve their contemporary design vision
The infinity edge pool features 19-foot negative edge spillover, raised spa with spillway, tanning ledge, and integrated benches
Burlington Milano White coping, travertine ledgestone veneer, and QDI Mystic Aqua ceramic tile elevate the material palette
Cedar post and structure work provide architectural warmth that balances the contemporary stonework throughout the space
What Our Customers Say
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“Caleb and John were amazing to work with. John communicated with us through out the entire project.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you replace existing stone with modern materials?
Absolutely. The Yakub project demonstrates how material upgrades transform the entire aesthetic of an outdoor living space. We replaced their existing brown and red Oklahoma stone with Burlington Carra White travertine ledgestone, creating a completely contemporary look while maintaining structural integrity. Our showroom consultations help clients visualize how different stone and tile combinations work together. Bold choices like QDI Mystic Aqua ceramic tile paired with NPT TWL-Caribbean Mosaic spillover accents create the visual drama that elevates a design from ordinary to extraordinary.
How does an infinity edge pool work with a raised spa?
The Yakub residence showcases how engineering precision makes complex water features seamless. Their 19-foot forward negative edge spillover integrates with the raised spa's spillway system, creating continuous water movement while maintaining independent circulation. The catch basin system with 3-foot drop handles infinity edge overflow, while the spa's spillway allows water to cascade into the main pool. This layered approach produces both visual drama and the soothing sound of moving water from multiple sources, transforming the outdoor living space into a true water sanctuary.
What makes travertine ledgestone ideal for contemporary pools?
Travertine ledgestone offers the clean lines contemporary design demands while providing natural texture that softens modern geometry. The Yakub project used Burlington Carra White travertine ledgestone to create dramatic vertical surfaces that contrast beautifully with Burlington Milano White coping's horizontal lines. Unlike the original Oklahoma stone with its rustic browns and reds, travertine's neutral palette allows bold tile selections like the QDI Mystic Aqua ceramic to become the focal point. The material's natural variation ensures no two installations look identical, while its durability withstands North Texas weather year after year.
Can cedar structures work with contemporary pool designs?
Cedar post and structure work provide the architectural warmth that prevents contemporary designs from feeling cold or institutional. The Yakub project demonstrates how natural wood elements create visual balance between modern stonework and traditional comfort. Cedar's natural resistance to moisture and insects makes it ideal for pool environments, while its warm tones complement both travertine stone and contemporary tile selections. The structured cedar elements in this Grapevine complete outdoor environment define distinct zones without creating visual barriers that would interrupt the design's flow.
How do you choose tile that works with stone veneer?
Tile and stone selection requires understanding how materials interact with light and water. For the Yakub project, we chose QDI Mystic Aqua 6x6 ceramic tile specifically because its bold color pops against the neutral travertine ledgestone backdrop. Our showroom consultation process allows clients to see how different combinations work together before construction begins. The NPT TWL-Caribbean Mosaic spillover tile adds textural interest where water cascades over the 19-foot infinity edge, creating visual focal points that draw the eye to the pool's most dramatic architectural feature.
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