Design inspirationSpas & Water Features
Sound, movement, and warmth — long after summer ends.
A spa extends your season, and the right water features turn a pool from something you look at into something you experience.
Overview
The details that make a pool feel like a retreat
North Texas has plenty of cool evenings and mild winters that are perfect for a warm spa. A spa built alongside the pool — raised with a spillover edge or set flush with the deck — becomes one of the most-used parts of the backyard.
Water features add sound that masks street noise and movement that catches light at night. Sheer descents, scuppers, deck jets, and bubblers on a sun shelf each create a different effect, and they can be controlled independently with modern automation.
Spas and features can be planned into new pools or added during a remodel, depending on structure, equipment capacity, and layout.
Benefits
Why homeowners choose it
- 01
A longer season
A heated spa is inviting on cool spring, fall, and winter evenings.
- 02
Calming sound
Moving water softens background noise and makes the yard feel more private.
- 03
Visual focal point
Raised walls, spillovers, and lit features anchor the design — especially at night.
- 04
Controlled from your phone
Automation lets you heat the spa or run features on a schedule or on demand.
Customization
Popular features
Combine a few for a layered effect — or let one statement feature carry the design.
Spillover spa
A raised or attached spa that cascades into the pool.
Sheer descents
Smooth, glassy sheets of water falling from a raised wall.
Scuppers
Architectural spouts in stone, copper, or concrete.
Deck jets
Arcing streams launched from the deck into the pool.
Bubblers
Gentle fountains set into a sun shelf — popular with kids and loungers alike.
Fire bowls & fire features
Fire-and-water combinations that come alive after sunset.
Construction considerations
Planning spas and features
Equipment & heating
Spas and features affect pump sizing, plumbing, and heater selection. Equipment is planned for the full set of features.
Gas & electrical
Heaters and fire features may require gas lines and electrical work performed by appropriately licensed trades.
Raised walls & finishes
Raised spa walls and feature walls are a major design element — finish materials are selected with the coping and deck.
Operating costs
We discuss heating options and efficient equipment so you know what to expect after installation.
Free consultation
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FAQ
Common questions
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