TPADiver: I love your input about the spa which had the black pebble sheen and the blue pebble sheen in the pool. These bring up so good food for thought - now I'm thinking about doing the same! (I hope you don't mind, but I'm giving my PB your name and number since you gave me the idea. He can yell at you.... He's going to KILL me with another change!!!! No, don't worry, I won't do that, but my PB might really kill me! Oh noooooooooooo!)
1. The blacks or very dark blues are so dramatic and elegant - perfect for dressing up a spa. Be sure to add the Shimmering Sea for the added sparkle which I've heard shows well with the darker finishes.
2. Since the spa doesn't have the depth of the main pool, to me the darker pebble would be perfect in a spa (I just can't get used to a pool looking so dark). There certainly wouldn't be any issues over seeing the bottom in the spa.
3. The darker pebble would also (I think, others may correct me) make the spa a bit warmer - which is usually what people want in their spa.
I think TPA has really given you a great idea!!!!
Bongardjm: You have a beautiful pool and spa. I love the shape of both and your choice of stone work! Very elegant and a design for fun.
You've made a great point about durability concerns..... Use the more durable surface finish in the high traffic areas! Makes great sense to me - unfortunately, I don't always think of those things. But.... that's why I'm here.
Jaimslaw: You've already received some great ideas. I can't wait to hear more! (Could you guys out there please hurry up, because I have very little time before I plaster! I gotta make those changes, soon, soon, soon!) Take care. Suz.