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What a custom pool build in Colleyville actually involves
Colleyville covers about thirteen square miles between Grapevine and Southlake, and most of the neighborhoods that make it distinctive were built between the mid-1980s and the early 2000s. That era of development left something that newer DFW suburbs rarely offer: half-acre to full-acre lots with mature hardwoods, established drainage patterns,…
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Raised spa vs. flush spa — how to choose for your pool
Every custom pool we design includes a conversation about the spa — and the first real decision is whether it sits raised above the pool deck or flush with the water line. Both work. Both look good when they’re done right. But they solve different problems, and choosing the wrong…
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What building a custom pool in Keller actually looks like
Keller sits in a stretch of northeast Tarrant County where lot sizes still lean generous and most neighborhoods were built before pools became an afterthought in the master plan. That matters, because it means bigger side-yard access, fewer easement headaches, and generally cooperative HOAs — which is not the case…
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Pool Resurfacing in DFW: What It Costs, How Long It Takes, and Which Finish Lasts Longest
Your pool’s interior surface takes more abuse than anything else in your backyard. North Texas heat, freeze-thaw cycles, chemical exposure, and years of use all break down plaster, pebble, and tile — eventually leaving you with a rough, stained shell that no amount of chemical treatment can fix. Pool resurfacing…
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How Much Does a Custom Outdoor Kitchen Cost in DFW?
What Does a Custom Outdoor Kitchen Cost in DFW? An outdoor kitchen transforms a backyard into a year-round living space — and in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, it’s one of the highest-ROI additions a homeowner can make. But what does a custom outdoor kitchen actually cost when it’s built right?…
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When Steel, Fire, and Function Converge — Designing Cantilevered Pavilions for DFW Outdoor Living
Most luxury outdoor spaces in DFW treat the pool, the kitchen, and the fire feature as three separate projects. One contractor builds the pool. Another handles the outdoor kitchen. A third installs a fire pit somewhere on the deck. The result is a backyard that looks assembled — not designed.…
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Fire Features That Turn Your DFW Pool Into an Evening Showpiece
There’s a moment every evening when the sun drops behind the treeline and your pool transforms. The water goes dark, the yard gets quiet — and if you’ve planned for it, that’s exactly when your fire features take over. At Platinum Pools, we design fire elements into luxury pools across…
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Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Ideas That Elevate DFW Pool Living
An outdoor kitchen isn’t just a grill on a patio — when designed alongside your pool, it becomes the centerpiece of how your family lives, entertains, and enjoys North Texas evenings year-round. At Platinum Pools, we’ve built custom outdoor kitchens across Southlake, Frisco, Keller, and throughout DFW — and we’ve…
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Why a Hands-On Pool Builder Beats a Large Company Every Time
By Platinum Pools and Outdoor Living | Serving Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, Keller & the DFW Metroplex Building a custom pool is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your home. So when it comes time to choose a builder, the decision matters more than most homeowners realize. Many people…