Quick Summary
Selah Pools built a naturalistic outdoor living space for the Seeley family in Azle featuring a 28,634-gallon freeform pool, oversized circular spa with six-layer tiered spillover, tanning ledge, integrated benches and steps, 42-inch fire pit, LED lighting, and bubblers.
Key Takeaways
- The Seeley family chose Selah Pools for their knowledge and flexibility throughout the construction process.
- The naturalistic design features a 28,634-gallon freeform pool with oversized circular spa and six-layer tiered spillover.
- Grey Leuders stone coping and Aquabella OD-2441 waterline tiles create the refined material palette throughout.
- The 42-inch fire pit with stone veneer anchors evening gatherings opposite the water features.
The Seeley residence sits on Azle's characteristic rolling terrain, where natural topography shaped every design decision. Rather than fighting the land's gentle slopes, the naturalistic plan embraces them — carving a freeform pool that feels like a discovered spring fed by cascading water from an oversized circular spa. The tiered spillover creates six distinct water movements, each catching light differently as the day progresses. A tanning ledge offers a shallow perch within the freeform curves. Fire and water anchor opposite ends of the composition, with the 42-inch fire pit positioned for evening gatherings. Every curve follows the land's natural contours.
“The project came together beautifully in a timely matter. Changes to the original plan were easy as the project rolled along.”
Materials & Finishes
Peerless Pebble Artic White plaster creates the clean foundation, while Aquabella OD-2441 waterline tiles in crisp 2x4 format define the pool's edge with precision. The same tile family extends to benches, steps, and tanning ledge in refined 1x2 trim, maintaining material continuity throughout the water environment. Grey Leuders stone with chipped edges crowns the coping, its natural texture complementing the Grey Leuders stone veneer wrapping the fire pit.
Water & Fire Features
Spray deck in Perla color unifies 28,634 gallons of swimming space with gathering areas. "The project came together beautifully in a timely matter," notes client Kerstin Seeley. "Changes to the original plan were easy as the project rolled along." Three LED pool lights and a dedicated spa light extend the water's appeal well past sunset, while bubblers add sensory layers to the naturalistic experience.
Project Highlights
The Seeley family chose Selah Pools for their knowledge and flexibility throughout the construction process.
The naturalistic design features a 28,634-gallon freeform pool with oversized circular spa and six-layer tiered spillover.
Grey Leuders stone coping and Aquabella OD-2441 waterline tiles create the refined material palette throughout.
The 42-inch fire pit with stone veneer anchors evening gatherings opposite the water features.
What Our Customers Say
4.8 stars from 154+ reviews
“James, John, and Caleb were amazing. They all were incredibly knowledgeable and the project came together beautifully in a timely matter.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you design a pool that follows natural terrain?
Naturalistic pool design starts with reading the land's existing contours rather than imposing geometric shapes. For the Seeley project in Azle, we carved the freeform pool into the rolling landscape, allowing the natural slopes to guide the water's edge and create organic sight lines from the house. The oversized circular spa sits elevated with its six-layer tiered spillover following gravity's natural path down to the main pool. A retaining wall manages the grade changes, while integrated benches at 30 inches provide seating within the freeform curves. This approach creates a water feature that feels discovered rather than constructed.
Can you change the pool design during construction?
Design flexibility is built into our construction process from the start. The Seeley family made several adjustments to their original plan as the project progressed, and our team accommodated each change seamlessly while maintaining the timeline. As client Kerstin Seeley noted, "Changes to the original plan were easy as the project rolled along." Our project supervisors keep clients informed at every step, making real-time decisions possible when you see the outdoor living space taking shape. This collaborative approach ensures the finished environment reflects your evolving vision for the property.
What makes a tiered spillover different from standard waterfalls?
A tiered spillover creates multiple cascading levels rather than a single drop, producing layered water sounds and varied visual textures. The Seeley spa features six distinct tiers, each catching light differently and creating its own water pattern as it flows to the pool below. This engineering approach requires precise elevation calculations and coordinated tile work — here, Aquabella OD-2441 tile defines each tier. The Seeley project also includes a flat spillover with matching waterline tiles, offering a complementary water effect alongside the dramatic cascade. The result is a water feature that changes character throughout the day.
How do fire features integrate with naturalistic pool designs?
Fire and water create natural balance in outdoor living spaces, with each element enhancing the other's sensory impact. The Seeley project places a 42-inch fire pit at the opposite end from the spa, creating dual focal points that define different zones for relaxation and gathering. Grey Leuders stone veneer wraps the fire pit — with 16 inches buried for stability — unifying it with the pool's Grey Leuders chipped-edge coping. The homeowner provided the fire pit insert, allowing personalized flame character while our team handled the structural integration into the naturalistic landscape.
What lighting works best for naturalistic pool environments?
Naturalistic pools benefit from subtle lighting that enhances rather than overwhelms the organic design. The Seeley installation uses three LED pool lights positioned to create gentle underwater illumination that follows the freeform curves, plus a dedicated LED spa light that highlights the tiered spillover at night. Bubblers add another dimension of light refraction, creating moving patterns across the Peerless Pebble Artic White plaster surface. This layered approach — pool lights, spa light, and bubblers working in concert — produces evening ambiance that extends the outdoor living space well past sunset while honoring the design's naturalistic character.
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