Nice to meet you, Aimee! I'm Suz. I'm building my first pool and last pool. Well, the pool builder is building it for me. Thanks for sharing your plans, and keep the pictures coming!!! My eyes have been around a while, so it's a little hard for me to see the details of your plans. I'm on my pc, so I'm afraid it's my eyes.
It looks like you've got the whole rectangular-shaped pool thing going on, and I always enjoy the rectangular pools. Fits well with my sequential-thinking brain. What size will your tanning ledge be?
As far as decking materials go, I'm not very familiar with the different concrete deck materials. Personally, I like variety of levels, surfaces, textures, and colors. But I've been told that I don't manage that well. It usually turns out too busy-looking, yet others seem to carry it off beautifully! The bottom line is this: My friends ask my opinion on design/décor options just so they know to do the opposite!!! That's why I don't dare give you any of my ideas!!
But there are plenty of people on this forum with technical experience and great design taste who can share their input and experience! Welcome and enjoy! Take care. Suz.