Pool Designs for Small Yards
You don't have to give up the dream of a pool just because your yard is small. Certain pool designs are ideal for small yards. Although several existing pool designs are suitable for smaller yards, most pool builders will even work with you to customize a pool that meets your needs, budget and accommodate your yard size. Does this Spark an idea?
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Building a Pool
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If you are thinking of installing a pool, it's best to do so before spring and summer, notes the Premier Pool and Spa website. It can take up to 12 weeks to build a pool, not counting any time spent landscaping your pool space. Plan enough time for pool installation to guarantee a full season of use once it's installed.
Vanishing Edge
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A vanishing edge pool is a design best suited for small yards with a steep drop-off. It usually has a rectangular shape, although it can be designed with a rounded shape to naturally curve around your yard as well. You can often include a built-in spa either at one corner or side of the pool if you desire one. Its infinity-edge allows an unobstructed view of the scenery below. Unlike a traditional in-ground pool with a patio that surrounds all four sides, only two or three of a vanishing pool's sides are at ground-level with a patio with access into the pool.
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Lap Pool
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A lap pool is an option for a small, narrow yard. A lap pool has a rectangular shape that is wide enough to for at least one user performing laps or more than one swimmer for recreation. Pool builders can design them to include a spa at one end. Steps strategically placed at one end offer access to the pool. These pools are generally for exercise or cooling off on a hot day.
Free Form Pool
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A free form pool has rounded edges and is typically custom designed to maximize yard space. They generally have no recognizable shape, and are meant to flow freely around a patio or landscape edging. Free form pools are ideal for small, flat yards. They can be installed with a water feature, such as a rock formation or waterfall, to add interest to your outdoor space. Free form pools are best for recreational use in a causal backyard setting.
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