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8 Tips for Small Pools

February 22, 2023
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8 Tips for Small Pools: The size is modest, but they are big in appearance and functionality. These pools offer an exclusive swimming area without the need for a lot of space.

If you’re a genuine swimmer or your family enjoys spending time at the pool, then you’ve likely considered owning a collection. If your backyard is small on one side, a group may seem like a dream that isn’t possible.

8 Tips for Small Pools

But not with these tiny pools. Before beginning any pool construction project, ensure you are up-to-date on safety issues for swimming pools and verify local codes regarding pool fencing and other rules. First, check out these ten amazing small-scale pools.

Daniel Hunter architectural ltd. Courtyard pool. An ancient French lime patio surrounds the 9-by-18-foot pool. The bougainvillea flowering arch across an expanse of French doors makes a lovely connection between the pool and the house.

The Classic Swimming Pool

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8 Tips for Small Pools – Poolhandy

Wettling Architects Classic pool. A rectangular inground pool is the backyard classic. The modest size is twelve by thirty feet, offering plenty of space for playing or swimming without occupying your pool’s backyard.

The Curvy Swimming Pool

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The curvy swimming pool – small pools – poolhandy

Key residential The curvy swimming pool. This lagoon-style pool with curving steps is the mainstay of the Dallas backyard. The spacious, shallow entrance makes this pool perfect as a family pool.

The Half-Moon Swimming Pool

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Half moon pool – small pool design – Poolhandy

Lewis Aquatech Half-moon pool.

Work with a landscape designer to maximize the benefits of a pool with unique shapes like this. The collection is approximately 16 by 32 inches. It is enclosed by Pennsylvania bluestone as well as bluestone tiles.

The Urban-Style Swimming Pool

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Urban style swimming pool – small swimming pool design – Poolhandy

Loop Design Urban-style swimming pool. Get the best of both worlds in your tiny space by combining the slim collection with an equally large patch of grass and a smaller patio. The sleek, straight lines make use of the space available.

The Lap Pool

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Lap pool – small swimming pool design – Poolhandy

TaC studios are the architects of TaC studios—the lap pool. A long, narrow lot is perfect for a lap pool, an ideal option for those who love to swim. The budget-friendly collection is enclosed by pea gravel and has an extended wooden deck.

J. Montgomery Design, Inc.Classic tiles on the pool. Enjoy the look and feel of an old-fashioned Southern California Mediterranean bungalow with a small, beautiful tiled pool.

Set it in a red-tiled area with lush plants and furniture made of wicker. Burr & McCallum Architects In-deck pool. This 10- by the 25-foot swimming pool is primarily aboveground, but it looks like an inground pool because of the elegant deck surround.

Let us know: Please share details and photos of your pool (or your ideal swimming pool) in the comment section.

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