Swimming pools can be works of art unto themselves, as evidenced by the ‘Sapphire Shores’ pool created by custom construction company Oasis Pools for Frontenac homeowner and former St. Louis Cardinals iconic ballplayer and sports broadcaster Jim Edmonds.
Nicole Newkirk, co-owner of Oasis Pools, says this stunning shotcrete pool features a sunken fire pit with flagstone patio framed by lush landscape stone planters and a striking waterfall spillway that flows beneath an in-pool pathway. “It’s a space where water meets flame, luxury meets playfulness and comfort meets sophistication, a true embodiment of Sapphire Shores."
“Other highlights include a spacious Baja sun shelf, a gray-colored Dolphin WaterSlide designed to be both playful and elegant, an attached custom spillover spa for ultimate relaxation and comfort and two stone columns with both water spouts and fire bowls for an elegant fire-and-water effect,” she elaborates.
Oasis Pools co-owner Chip Unnerstall adds that one of the design’s captivating features is custom Valders Steppers traversing the pool near the overflow of the fire pit area.
“These meticulously crafted stones offer a seamless blend of form and function. Their placement serves as a striking visual focal point while inviting guests to engage with the space in unique, dynamic ways. With the refined texture of Valders’ stone, each step feels like an intentional act, as though walking on water itself,” he states.
A three-tiered retaining wall seamlessly integrates with beautiful landscaping, creating what visitors have called “a showstopping outdoor retreat.”
Elements change quickly in the outdoor living, pool design and construction arena; Nicole and Chip state they continuously learn new techniques and stay on cutting edges of design concepts. She says quality-driven plans and luxury craftsmanship are at the core of their Oasis mission, with this Sapphire Shores execution being a prime example of those attributes.
“A bespoke feature that sets our Oasis Pools apart is the exquisite tile blend sourced directly from Spain. This premium glass mosaic is meticulously curated to elevate our designs, creating a mesmerizing interplay of color and light. Each iridescent tile gleams, ensuring pools become statements of elegance,” says Nicole. “Our commitment to selecting the perfect tile blend ensures a design that captivates and remains unparalleled in sophistication.”
Part of the charm of this pool’s outdoor living space comes from multiple, tropical palm trees waving in the wind—trees that continue to dance in spotlights while lit up in evening hues.
Nicole says the name Sapphire Shores surfaced organically, inspired by the project’s interaction of shimmering blues and reflective surfaces. “Standing by the pool, the brilliance of the sapphire-like water evokes a sense of opulence and tranquility, qualities we wanted to encapsulate in the name. Additionally, this name nods subtly to the elegance of coastal living, with every project detail designed to bring an elevated, oceanside ambiance to the heart of Missouri.”
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