March 19, 2026 | 3 Min

A Custom Keystones Mosaic Brings Timberline Lodge’s Pool to Life

Outdoor | Project Spotlight | Hospitality

High in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, Timberline Lodge offers visitors a one-of-a-kind alpine escape. Surrounded by towering evergreens and sweeping views of Mount Hood, the historic lodge blends rustic architecture with unforgettable guest experiences.


When it came time to refresh the outdoor pool and hot tub, the design team wanted a surface that could match the beauty of the surroundings while delivering lasting performance in a demanding mountain environment.


Their solution? Keystones™ mosaics—a versatile collection capable of transforming functional aquatic spaces into thoughtfully designed features.

 

A LOGO DESIGNED IN TILE

The pool interior features Keystones™ Mosaic in D621 Nautical Blue, a rich tone that enhances the brilliance of the water while adding depth along the pool waterline. In the hot tub, Keystones™ Mosaic in D621 Nautical Blue and D617 Arctic White carry from the steps to the waterline and throughout the space.

One of the most memorable elements of the installation sits just beneath the water’s surface. Using the flexibility of Keystones mosaics, the design team created custom Timberline Lodge logos embedded directly into the pool and hot tub floors. The precision of small format tile makes it possible to translate detailed graphics into permanent surface design.


The result is a subtle yet striking feature that reinforces the lodge’s identity while adding a distinctive focal point within the pool.

A glowing outdoor swimming pool is featured in front of a rustic mountain lodge at dusk

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Nautical Blue D621
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Arctic White D617
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One Mosaic Collection, Endless Design Possibilities

What makes the Timberline Lodge pool especially impressive is that the entire aquatic environment was created using the Keystones collection.

Throughout the installation, mosaics were used for:

• Pool lining

• Waterline detailing

• Custom logo mosaic

• Hot tub lining

• Hot tub steps and floor


By pairing D621 Nautical Blue with D617 Arctic White, the design team introduced crisp contrast while maintaining a cohesive visual story throughout the pool and spa areas.


A large rustic lodge sits nestled in a snowy mountain landscape at dusk, with a glowing outdoor swimming pool surrounded by snow.

Built for Performance in Hospitality Environments

Pools in mountain climates must withstand fluctuating temperatures, heavy guest use, and constant exposure to water.

Small format mosaics like Keystones are ideal for these environments because they conform easily to curved surfaces, steps, and transitions. The matte finish also contributes to traction while maintaining a clean, sophisticated appearance.


For Timberline Lodge, the result is a pool design that delivers both lasting performance and memorable visual impact.

Two rectangular swimming pools are featured in an outdoor setting at dusk, surrounded by modern railings and deck.

Imagine What You Can Create

The Timberline Lodge pool demonstrates how a single mosaic collection can unlock remarkable design potential.


From custom logos to coordinated aquatic environments, Keystones mosaics give designers the freedom to create surfaces that are both functional and expressive.


When every tile contributes to the design story, the possibilities truly are endless.

Endless Possibilities begin with Keystones.