Swimming Pool Designs

Decks and landscapes can easily accommodate a variety of distinct designs, and there are many to choose from. Swimming pool designs can be an attractive focal point for any garden, patio, backyard, or even indoor setting.

Common Pool Designs

Since each pool can vary in length and shape, the best design for your swimming pool will depend on space available, and the overall look you are trying to accomplish. A variety of styles are available:

• Curved styles can be trendy and fashionable, imitating a resort or spa
• Rectangular styles offer the traditional pool, and are ideal for lap or exercise pools
• Round pools are usually customized and can be variations of hot tubs or Jacuzzis
• Angular styles offer unique additions to landscaping
• Roman curves and cuts offer an antique appeal and quality
• Multiple steps and levels can add some distinctive qualities to the overall pool design

Shapes of Swimming Pool Designs

The most common swimming pool design shapes include:

• Kidney shaped
• Grecian: rounded edges on a simple rectangular cut
• Romani: straight cut, simple designs
• Conchita: long oval combinations
• Capri: a rounded, combination shape
• Riva: An angular, hexagonal style
• Verde: A jagged rectangular shape

Selecting and Creating a Swimming Pool Design

Pool designers will draft a blueprint or sketch of the pool to include any decking, patio furniture, garden features, and overall structural design of the pool.

Custom swimming pools can be designed to accommodate almost any space. Pools can also include accessories and attractive features, including:

• Waterfalls
• Benches and tables
• Diving boards and diving spaces
• A vanishing edge (infinity edge)
• Fountains and colorful lighting
• Handicap accessible options
• Mosaic tiling and other details
• Exercise equipments such as treadmills
• A hot tub or spa-style pool within the main pool
• Riverflow currents to provide some resistance