Situated in the lower ground floor of a spa, in a long and narrow space, is this pool designed strictly for doing laps. A wood-topped banquette runs all along its edge, in case one needs to stop for a breather
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This lap pool gets a nice dose of design from the inverted L-shaped beams built over it. Vertical greenery is a great alternative to what might have been a bare wall
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Nestled into the middle of a quiet courtyard is this luminous lap pool cut into the stone-tiled floor. Flanked on both sides by high walls, it guarantees ample privacy and enough space on one side to lounge about.
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A concrete-clad above-ground lap pool is tucked into the side of this home. A line of shrubs planted alongside one edge provides a touch of softness against the wall, while thoughtfully placed spotlights embedded in the deck prevent stubbing of toes against the pool wall.
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A large stone-tiled deck that could have accommodated any shape, opts for an unconventional L-shaped pool, leaving ample space for a spacious lounger … or several. The shower is cleverly built on one end over a ledge, so you can jump straight into the pool without getting your feet dirty.
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A spectacular view becomes all the more fabulous when enjoyed from this plunge pool – a mojito in hand, preferably. A covered concrete deck extends into a wooden one, at one with the surrounding nature. Boundaries fenced with glass make for uninterrupted views, seeming to enlarge the space
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A lap pool runs along the entire length of this house, separated from it by a wooden deck. A low glass wall secures the pool from small children and is accessible from the entrance built into a fence at the far end.
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Designed strictly for doing laps, this long and narrow (8 feet x 50 feet) pool doesn’t need much in the way of space. It is flanked by tall trees on one side for privacy, and a covered bamboo decking on the other that allows use on rainy days.
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With a little available space (and no foundation issues, hopefully), the owners have extended their deck to add an above-ground pool. The cladding of the pool reflects that of the house, while thick glazed walls around it offer a degree of privacy.
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The owners have installed a plunge pool in the corner of an entertainment deck. It would take a keen eye to spot the glass walls enclosing the pool that is accessible only from the deck. A touch of greenery, with spot lighting for the evenings, livens up the small space.
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A long narrow space on the side of this house is perfect for a lap pool. Centrally located within the courtyard, the pool is as much part of the dining area as of the living space. Sliding glass doors blend the spaces so as to allow residents to move seamlessly between the outdoors and the indoors.
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A prime example of ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way’, this contemporary home in Sydney features a lap pool squeezed into a gap between the house and the perimeter wall. While you might not catch too much sun, you will certainly get your daily dose of exercise.
Situated in the lower ground floor of a spa, in a long and narrow space, is this pool designed strictly for doing laps. A wood-topped banquette runs all along its edge, in case one needs to stop for a breather
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