Quick Summary
Selah Pools built a complete outdoor environment for the Kinnel family in Arlington featuring a 17,133-gallon main pool, cascading spa, therapy pool, two fire bowls, linear fire pit, outdoor kitchen with Bull refrigerator, Leudar Buff coping, and Arctic White Peerless Pebble interior.
Key Takeaways
- The Kinnel family gave Selah's designer complete creative freedom: 'build a pool that you would like for yourself.'
- Three water levels include a 17,133-gallon main pool, raised spa with cascading spillover, and therapy pool with perimeter circulation.
- Arctic White Peerless Pebble interior and Leudar Buff coping create luminous water and warm stone contrast throughout all three pools.
- Complete outdoor entertainment includes covered patio, Bull Premium Outdoor refrigerator, natural gas grill, and linear fire pit.
When clients offer complete creative freedom, the greatest challenge becomes editing possibility into purpose. The Kinnel family's directive was beautifully simple: design a pool you'd want for yourself. This trust enabled a multi-level composition where main pool, spa, and therapy pool create distinct zones while maintaining visual continuity. The 172-foot linear pool holds 17,133 gallons, establishing the central water plane. Cascading spillovers connect the levels acoustically and visually, while fire features punctuate the geometry with controlled drama. Designer freedom, guided by client trust, produces environments that transcend typical construction.
“Rudy came over and we told him we would like him to build a pool that he would like for himself. He was actually the one that gave us the idea.”
Materials & Finishes
Arctic White Peerless Pebble interior creates luminous water throughout all three pools, unified by Leudar Buff coping that provides warm contrast against the cool water plane. Two square fire bowls and one water bowl establish sculptural focal points, their flames and water catching light at different angles throughout the day. The linear fire pit extends nine feet along the deck's edge, its controlled flame creating intimate gathering space.
Design & Features
Five spa jets energize the raised spa, which cascades into the main pool through a 17-foot spillover. Two 1-foot sheer descents add layered water movement. The IQ-900 control panel manages LED lighting, Clear O3 sanitization, and variable-speed circulation through the Jandy App, ensuring effortless operation of this complete outdoor environment.
Project Highlights
The Kinnel family gave Selah's designer complete creative freedom: 'build a pool that you would like for yourself.'
Three water levels include a 17,133-gallon main pool, raised spa with cascading spillover, and therapy pool with perimeter circulation.
Arctic White Peerless Pebble interior and Leudar Buff coping create luminous water and warm stone contrast throughout all three pools.
Complete outdoor entertainment includes covered patio, Bull Premium Outdoor refrigerator, natural gas grill, and linear fire pit.
What Our Customers Say
4.8 stars from 154+ reviews
“My wife has always wanted a pool. We had heard horror stories so we weren’t sure.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you design multiple water levels in a single pool project?
Multi-level water features create distinct zones while maintaining visual flow throughout the outdoor living space. The Kinnel project demonstrates this with three separate water levels: a 17,133-gallon main pool, raised spa with cascading spillover, and therapy pool with independent circulation. Each level serves different family activities while the Arctic White Peerless Pebble interior and Leudar Buff coping unify the composition. The 17-foot spa spillover and coordinated LED lighting create seamless transitions between zones, proving that thoughtful engineering delivers both variety and visual continuity.
What's involved in building a complete outdoor kitchen with a pool?
Integrated outdoor kitchens require coordinating gas lines, electrical infrastructure, and structural support alongside pool construction. The Kinnel project features a Bull Premium Outdoor refrigerator and natural gas grill within the covered patio, supported by structural posts. This single-contractor approach ensures proper utility routing and structural integration from the beginning. Gas and electrical lines serve both the outdoor kitchen and fire features—two square fire bowls and a nine-foot linear fire pit—while the covered patio provides weather protection for year-round entertaining alongside the three-level pool environment.
How do fire features work safely next to pool water?
Fire and water features require careful engineering for both safety and visual impact. The Kinnel project includes two square fire bowls, one water bowl, and a nine-foot linear fire pit, each connected to dedicated natural gas lines with proper clearances from all three water levels. The linear fire pit extends along the deck edge, creating intimate gathering space while maintaining safe distances from the pool perimeter. Professional installation ensures proper gas pressure and emergency shutoffs. The IQ-900 control panel with Jandy App access coordinates fire and water features for dramatic evening entertainment throughout this outdoor living space.
What automation systems control complex multi-level pools?
Advanced pool systems require sophisticated control platforms to manage multiple pumps, heating, lighting, and water features. The Kinnel project uses the IQ-900 control panel with Jandy App remote access, managing variable-speed circulation, Clear O3 sanitization, and LED lighting across three water levels. This system coordinates the Variable Speed Control Pump, dedicated Water Feature Pump, Cleaner Boost Pump, 400k BTU JXI gas heater, and 2 HP blower. Remote smartphone control means family members can adjust temperature, lighting, and water features from anywhere.
How does giving the designer creative freedom affect the outcome?
Designer freedom, guided by client trust, often produces the most innovative outdoor living spaces. The Kinnel family's directive was simple: 'build a pool that you would like for yourself.' This approach eliminated typical limitations and enabled creative solutions. The result showcases multi-level water composition, strategic fire feature placement, and integrated outdoor kitchen design that serves the family's lifestyle. As the Kinnels noted, 'It's not a sales pitch with Selah Pools. They care and they take the time and they listen.' That mutual trust produced a complete outdoor environment exceeding both designer vision and client expectations.
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