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Design Process

Below is the design process for your outdoor design.
We offer this proposal, including all original concepts and designs, with the agreement that you will not share them publicly, on social media, or with outside contractors without the permission of Pratt Guys. We do encourage you to share the site internally with your family and friends and build excitement for your project!

Design Waivers

1️⃣ Color and Selection Waiver: The drawings' materials and colors are for conceptual purposes only and may not represent your final selections. The Material and Color Selection Finalization Form takes priority over any shown materials or colors. Please note that actual colors may vary from what is seen on monitors or when printed.
2️⃣ Landscape Waiver: Any landscaping depicted on renderings is for conceptual purposes only. Client must obtain landscape plan to verify specific plant species and sizes.
3️⃣ Special Features Waiver: Depictions of special features such as water and fire features are for conceptual purposes only. The velocity and volume of the water or fire will vary.
4️⃣ Engineering Waiver: Structural elements depicted on renderings are for conceptual purposes only. Engineering takes precedence over the size, location, and products used for structural masonry, wood framing, roofing, floors, etc.

Current

Video Comments

Last Updated on 10/9/25

Design Update Summary – October 9, 2025

We’ve updated your design page with all the colors and materials selected during our last meeting. You can view each product in the Selections Spreadsheet, with direct links to their manufacturer webpages.
A new animation and updated renderings show the project with your latest selections. Scroll further to the Options section to review different materials and finishes for elements like the cold plunge, walls, and step risers—these can be mixed and matched however you prefer.
The layout section includes plan views and pool details. Key points for your review:
Spa Jets: Currently designed with 10 jets (one per seat) but can be increased to 14 without changing pool equipment. You can choose the jet layout—more therapy jets per seat or even a “quiet” seat with no jets.
Pool Depths: 3’-6” (shallow), 8’-0” (deep), and a 10” tanning ledge. If you’d like shallower depth for the swim-up bar (around 3’-2”), let us know.
Pool Slope: We used the steepest code-allowed 3:12 slope for a larger deep end, but it can be adjusted for a gentler transition.
Steps: Entry steps and tanning ledge steps are kept at the shallowest practical height for easy access.
Outdoor Kitchen: The latest layout includes all appliances labeled for review.
Please take a look and let us know:
Which cold plunge and wall/step options you prefer
If you’d like to adjust spa jets or pool depths
Thanks again for reviewing—feel free to send any questions or feedback!

Selections

Last Updated on 10/9/25
Sales Line Item
Location / Feature
Item
Product
Brand
Color
Size
Thickness/Height
Finish
Product Link
Pool
Pool Waterline Tiles
Crossville Shades 2.0
Crossville
Ash
6"x24"
9.5 mm
Unpolished (UPS)
Pool Waterline Grout
LITOKOL STARLIKE EVO
LITOKOL
Grigio Seta 115 S
Pool Coping Grout
LITOKOL STARLIKE EVO
LITOKOL
Caffe 235
Pool Interior Finish
CL Industries CrystalStones Natural
CL Industries
Majestic Isle (N)
Pool Coping
Raffinato Smooth Caps
Techo-bloc
Onyx Black
60 MM HD2 Cap (14"x32")
2 3/8"
HD2 Smooth
Skimmer Cover
Hide Skimmer Cover
Hide
12"x12"
Spa
Spa Waterline Grout
LITOKOL STARLIKE EVO
LITOKOL
Grigio Seta 115 S
Spa Interior Finish
CL Industries CrystalStones Natural
CL Industries
Majestic Isle (N)
Spa Cladding
Crossville Shades 2.0
Crossville
Ash
24"x24"
9.5 mm
Unpolished (UPS)
Cold Plunge
Cold Plunge
Misc Cladding
Crossville Shades 2.0
Crossville
Ash
24"x24"
Pergola/Trellis
Pergola Finish
Ready Seal Ready Seal Wood Stain
Ready Seal
Burnt Hickory
Outdoor Kitchen
Misc Grout/Mortar
LITOKOL STARLIKE EVO
LITOKOL
Grigio Seta 115 S
Outdoor Kitchen Cladding
Artisan Frost Ceramic Tile
Villa
Outdoor Kitchen Countertop
Granite
Fantasy Brown
Leathered
Outdoor Kitchen Appliance
Kalamazoo Cabinetry
Kalamazoo
Powder-Coated Stainless Steel
Upper Patio
Outdoor Kitchen Countertop
Granite
Fantasy Brown
Outdoor Kitchen Appliance
John Michael John Michael Cabinet
John Michael
Ivey
Wall
Cold Plunge
Wall Cladding
Fine Sand Synthetic Stucco
Bench Top
Wall Cap
Raffinato Smooth Caps
Techo-bloc
Onyx Black
60 MM (14"x28")
2 3/8"
Screen Enclosure Wall
Wall Cap
Raffinato Smooth Caps
Techo-bloc
Silver Granite
60 MM (14"x28")
2 3/8"
Steps
Step Treads
Raffinato Smooth Caps
Techo-bloc
Onyx Black
60 MM (14"x28")
2 3/8"
Step Riser
Industria Smooth Pavers
Techo-bloc
Silver Granite
200x400 (7 7/8"x15 3/4")
3 15/16"
Hardscape
Pavement
Industria Smooth Pavers
Techo-bloc
Silver Granite
900x900 (35 7/16" x 35 7/16")
3 15/16"
HD2 Smooth
Synthetic Turf
SynLawn Turf/Lawn
SynLawn
Fire Pit
Fire Pit
The Outdoor Plus Sedona GFRC Fire Pit - Wide Ledge
The Outdoor Plus
Rustic Gray
60"

Flythrough Animation

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Renderings

Last Updated on 10/9/25
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Options

Cold Plunge:

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Sunken Walls and Stair Risers:

Option 1: Walls: Stucco, Stair Risers: Stucco
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Option 2: Walls: Stucco, Stair Risers: (Same product as patio pavers)
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Option 3: Walls & Stair Risers:
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Project Layout

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Outdoor Kitchen

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Archive

Sunken Fire Pit Revisions

Last Updated on 5/20/25
Below are a couple of updated renderings to help you visualize the sunken fire pit area. One version shows it with the acrylic window, and the other shows it without.
In both renderings, I also swapped out the built-in seating for standard loveseats so you can see how that option would look. The loveseats do take up a bit more space, so the window would need to be a couple of inches shorter on both sides, and there’d be a little less clearance around the fire pit—but the trade-off is that it would likely feel more comfortable with the seatbacks.
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Notes

Last Updated on 2/18/25

Revisions

Eliminated the built-in planter along the enclosure.
Adjusted the TV and living room area layout to keep the existing door placements.

Summary of Proposal Adjustments

Larger pool and spa
Increased paver area
Removal of the putting green and addition of artificial turf area
Removal of fire water bowls
Switching from a cabana to a pergola (potential cost savings)
Addition of the acrylic fire pit window
Addition of the cold plunge
Eliminated new screen enclosure. Retaining and possibly rescreening the existing screen enclosure

Additional Notes

Check permitting requirements regarding the handrail by the fire pit steps (try without it initially).

Layout

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Layout

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Feasibility Study

Primary and Accessory Structure Setbacks:
25' from front property line
10' from rear property line
10' from side property lines
Max Lot Coverage by Impervious Surface Area: N/A
HOA Restrictions: N/A

Pre Design

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Preliminary Layouts

Concept A

Component
Take Off
Component Cont.
Take Off Cont.
Pool
750 sq. ft.
Cabana
20’ x 16’
Spa
63 sq. ft.
Putting Green
402
New Pavers (Does Not Include Existing Lanai Pavers)
1381 sq. ft.
Screen Enclosure
N/A
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Concept B

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Component Cont.
Take Off Cont.
Pool
767 sq. ft.
Cabana
17’ x 16’
Spa
66 sq. ft.
Putting Green
437
New Pavers (Does Not Include Existing Lanai Pavers)
1293 sq. ft.
Screen Enclosure
N/A
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Concept C

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Component Cont.
Take Off Cont.
Pool
792 sq. ft.
Cabana
23’ x 19’
Spa
64 sq. ft.
Putting Green
451
New Pavers (Does Not Include Existing Lanai Pavers)
2594 sq. ft.
Screen Enclosure
88’ x 48’
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Concept D

Component
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Component Cont.
Take Off Cont.
Pool
724 sq. ft.
Cabana
29’ x 23’
Spa
65 sq. ft.
Putting Green
544
New Pavers (Does Not Include Existing Lanai Pavers)
2153 sq. ft.
Screen Enclosure
59’ x 60’
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Alignments

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Client Meeting Notes - 10/10/24

Style Preferences and Materials
Aesthetic: The clients favor a modern, clean-line design consistent with their updated house interior.
Material Choices: Interest in subway tiles, inspired by the London Underground, and wood accents that would complement the outdoor look without overwhelming the modern feel.
Functional Entertaining Space:
Focus on creating a comfortable hangout and entertaining area
Ensure the space can accommodate the client and their family (5-8 people) comfortably
Integrate TV’s strategically for watching sports
Pool Deck
Raise entire pool deck to lanai height or one step down from lanai height.
Outdoor Kitchen
Remove existing hot tub. Create sunken kitchen with swim up bar in that area.
Interested in retractable pergola to cover outdoor kitchen area
shown in section below utilized a retractable pergola under a screen enclosure.
We are dealers of retractable pergolas. See links in section below.
Another option would be to create a built in structure connected to the screen enclosure. See examples in section below.
Screen Enclosure
Existing Structure: The clients prefer to keep the screen enclosure but with potential upgrades like retractable pergolas inside the screened area for flexible coverage.
Bug Control: To address bugs, they might rescreen with a finer micro-mesh and plan a more plant-free area within the enclosure to reduce breeding grounds for insects​
Fire Pit
Natasha loves fire features. Fire pit was discussed as a potential seating area separated from the main outdoor kitchen and entertainment space. The clients envisioned it as a cozy, secondary area, possibly located at the end of a long space where the hot tub currently is. Open to other locations as well.
Seating and Dining Areas
Under Lanai: The dining area will remain under the lanai, with possible inclusion of couches and lounge seating to create an outdoor living room feel.
TV Viewing: A seating arrangement within view of the TV was highlighted, especially near the swim-up bar.
Putting Green
A putting green was discussed as a potential addition to the outdoor space. The suggested location for the putting green was near an area where swings are currently covered.
Design Process
Initial Layouts: Jack will create a few preliminary 2D layouts to establish the general placement of all elements, focusing on size, orientation, and overall arrangement.
Design Approval: Once the basic layout is approved, a more detailed 3D rendering will be developed. This helps to visualize the space more realistically and finalize key design choices.
Material and Color Selection: After the 3D design is approved, Jack and the clients will meet in person to review material and color options, with samples available at the showroom.
Invoice Approval: Once all elements are chosen, a final invoice will be prepared for the clients to approve, locking in the design and budget.
Timeframe
Goal for Design Completion: The 3D plans are targeted for completion by early January.
Engineering and Permitting: Expected to take about three months in total, including two months for engineering and one month for permitting.
Construction Start: Aiming to break ground by late April.

Next Steps:

Jack:
Site visit on Tuesday the 15th. Will verify time next week.
Andy and Natasha:
Review Pool Layouts and Mood Boards. Provide feedback to Jack.

Marshview Oasis Project

Dirello - Retractable Pergola

Structures Built Into Screen Enclosures


Pool Layouts

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Mood Boards


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