Intimate Resort-style Cocktail Pool
Alka Pool
The Project
An intimate, resort-style cocktail pool with an inset whirlpool and generous lounging zones anchors this contemporary patio, creating a refined retreat that feels like an extension of the home’s main living spaces.
A wide baja shelf flows from the top entry steps, offering a shallow platform for sun loungers and play time while subtly easing swimmers into the deeper water. Finished in crisp white plaster, the pool is framed by a sleek tile band in the Noho Series 2.5″ x 10″ format, giving the water a luminous, clean-lined appearance that pairs beautifully with the surrounding architecture. The inset whirlpool is tiled in a refined mix of the same Noho Series and Ice White 2″ x 2″ tile, visually linking spa and pool while still defining the spa as its own intimate, jewel-box destination.
Beneath the calm surface, an automatic cover is integrated for safety, debris control, and improved heat retention, allowing the owners to secure the pool with a simple turn of a key. An automation panel streamlines daily use, giving fingertip control of pumps, lighting, temperature, and spa operation from inside the home or on a mobile device. These thoughtful technical upgrades keep the focus on enjoyment, minimizing maintenance while maximizing time spent poolside.
Positioned just steps from the interior living areas, this cocktail pool reads as an outdoor room: the baja shelf aligns with the lounging furniture for an easy transition from chaise to water, while the inset whirlpool sits within conversational distance of the patio seating, encouraging year-round gathering. The clean modern materials, consistent tile palette, and careful siting along the property’s edge allow the pool to function as a calm visual axis from the house, tying together indoor entertaining spaces, the terrace, and the expansive landscape views beyond.
Collaborators
Somerset Homes
Alex Voth Design Consulting
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