Indoor enclosed pools offer a variety of benefits, and can be the perfect addition to the home. Exercise pools, spas, luxury pools, and simple wading pools are just a few of the options. Not only are there many health and wellness benefits to having a pool in the house, but an enclosed indoor swimming pool can significantly enhance and increase the value of the property.
Selecting an Indoor Enclosed Pool
There are a number of factors to consider when selecting and designing an enclosed indoor pool. These include:
- Pool size
- Pool shape
- Capacity calculations
- Pool types and materials to be used
- Budget
- Spa choices
- Installation considerations
Details
Indoor enclosed pool sizes can vary as to shape and dimension, but the most common are flat-bottom styles that offer depths of no deeper than 4 ft. The exception is a diving pool, which will require a larger depth on one end, but can have a shallow, wading pool portion at the other. Smaller pools are cheaper to heat and maintain, and will also require less cleaning.
The pool shape can vary from a range of designs and styles, and free form shapes can be developed from rectangles, ovals, ellipses, and squares. The pool designer can help to select the right shape for the space; this will also depend on how the indoor enclosed pool is to be used.
Capacity calculations involve the surface area and volume of the pool. This allows you to understand how much water the pool will need given its width, height, and depth proportions. This is important for organizing the budget and projecting cleaning and maintenance costs.
Pools may be made of concrete, vinyl-lined, fiberglass, or wood-based for spas and hot tubs. Fiberglass has become a popular option for its efficiency, easy installation, and lower maintenance costs.
Spa choices include many options including whirlpools, Jacuzzis, jet spas, and natural hot tubs:
Natural hot tubs provide deep soaking options, and can be a valuable extension to any enclosed indoor pool area.
Plastic spas, or portable spas, can be installed next to the pool area, while other pool spas can be installed within the pool itself.
Portable spas and whirlpools can provide pressurized jets for a relaxing massage.
Swim spas are smaller pools that are charged with an electric current to provide resistance.
All of these offer the benefits of therapeutic relaxation.