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How to Choose the Right Type of Swimming Pool for Your Home

How to Choose the Right Type of Swimming Pool for Your Home

Float on!

What if you could bask in the sun on your very own swan float in the pool whenever you felt like it? Or cannonball into the deep end after a particularly long day at the office? Having a swimming pool in your own backyard is an investment in your lifestyle, whether it laps you're after or an at-home party venue. But before you even start the installation process, you'll want to get to know all the different types of pools out there. From shape to material and surrounding deck area, learn all about the different types of in-ground pools here, both indoors and outdoors.



Infinity Pool


In-ground infinity swimming pools are great for modern spaces. The minimalist deck and sleek infinity pool design set the scene and allow our eyes to focus on the gorgeous, expansive vineyard view ahead. Opt for this kind of design if you're drawn to the visual illusion of a never-ending edge.



Cocktail Pool


So what if your backyard doesn't have enough space to build an Olympic-level swimming pool? This backyard designed by Arent & Pyke has it all: grill, sitting area, and a pool. Cocktail pools are shallow (usually around four feet deep) all the way across, so their actual size doesn't matter much. They're best for cooling off, relaxing, and entertaining in, says designer Jay Jeffers.



Solarium Swimming Pool


Beyond the romantic crawling vine-covered gazebo designed by April Powers, you'll see the solarium covering the swimming pool. Enclosed by glass, the light can pour through without actually letting in as many harmful rays or rain. So, basically, it's the perfect mix between an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool if you can't decide on one. The 1930s property is a perfect backdrop for a solarium, too, as it echoes the Art Deco architecture of the public swimming pools popular during the era.



Natural Swimming Pool


Natural swimming pools (like this one designed by Rod Pleasants, president of McIver Morgan) and saltwater pools have become more and more popular, as their self-cleaning systems mean you get to go chemical-free. A natural pool features a self-cleaning area that filters out microorganisms, no chlorine needed.



Round Swimming Pool


The soft edges of rounded swimming pools tend to fit in well with traditional architecture and design. This one in a GRT-designed home also features natural stone, making it feel even more serene and relaxing. An in-ground rectangular swimming may be a better option if you're looking for a place to swim laps.



Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pool


Maybe your backyard isn't huge, but combine it with a den and you'll double the size. This indoor to outdoor swimming pool is about as unique as it gets. Architecturally striking, this pool also offers up some practical perks. Now you can swim from indoors or outdoors depending on your mood or the season. The glass wall helps ease the transition.



Indoor Basement Pool


Now, this is a good use of basement space. In this home designed by Breegan Jane, the indoor swimming pool area feels sexy and stylish as well as serene thanks to the circadian rhythm light system that changes color and moderates the internal clock. It's super long and linear, perfect for laps.



Swimming Pool With Wood Decking


Shape, water, and material aren't the only things you need to consider when installing a pool. You also need to think about the surrounding deck. There are tons of options, from bluestone, to concrete, grass, and wood decking. Wood decking is great for a vibrant contrast against the water, though it does require maintenance.



Thermal Swimming Pool


If you happen to be near a natural spring, take advantage of it. Deplar Farm in Troll Peninsula, Iceland is designed with an impeccable sense of place, as showcased in this stunning indoor swimming area. The geothermal-heated pool is the ideal place to bask in while soaking in the otherworldly beauty of the Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights) while the sleek, modern design of the indoor swimming pool allows us to focus on the natural beauty stretching out in every direction.



Swimming Pool With a Baja Shelf


Pool floaties are cool and all, but have you heard of a Baja shelf? It's a step that's large enough in width to fit a few lounge chairs as showcased in this backyard oasis designed by Studio Life/Style. But they can also function as makeshift kiddie pools when the furniture is removed. As such, they're great for families with small kids learning to swim.

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