Every surface hand-cut, in blue and gold smalti.
An all-tile pool
Every surface of this pool — floor, walls, steps, spa and waterline — is covered in hand-cut smalti glass, in blue and gold, with travertine surrounding it.
The acanthus scroll border wraps the entire perimeter: waterline, steps and spa wall. The design draws on ancient Roman bath mosaic, using opus vermiculatum outlining, with tesserae laid to follow the contour of each ornamental form, so the pattern reads as one piece from any angle. For historical reference on Greco-Roman mosaic, see the Getty Museum.
From drawing to water
Every project starts with a detailed hand-drawn rendering showing the exact placement of the acanthus scrollwork and the color palette. Physical tile samples are presented alongside it, so the color can be judged as it will actually look in water before a single piece is cut.
A three-dimensional drawing follows, covering the pool floor and the entrance steps, so the design can be adjusted before construction begins.
The hand-drawn rendering, with the scrollwork set out.
The design palette, presented as physical samples.
The border under construction.
The finished pool
Greco-Roman design options
The Greco-Roman tradition covers acanthus leaves, laurel wreaths, key borders, wave scrolls, meander patterns and figurative elements from mythology. Some clients prefer a restrained approach with a single key border and a medallion; others want the full treatment across the whole pool.
See also our Greek key border pool and the full pool mosaic gallery.
How we work
An all-tile pool needs close coordination between mosaic fabrication and pool shell preparation, so we work directly with your pool builder on substrate and bond. Once a project is confirmed we make a custom sample board, so color can be approved before production. Work is mounted paper-faced, never mesh, and arrives in numbered sections keyed to a setting drawing. We fabricate rather than install, and can refer an experienced installer in your region.
Start your project
Ready to commission a custom all-tile mosaic pool? We serve luxury homeowners, architects, and pool builders throughout Southern California and across North America.
(323) 389‑5347
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Send the details of your project, or call (323) 389-5347. Studio hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday, 9am to 1pm, Pacific.