8 Petite Pools That are Big on Luxury
Pools like these offer a private swim space without requiring lots of room
Laura Gaskill
26 February 2017
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If you’re an avid swimmer, or your family loves hanging out by the pool, you’ve probably fantasized about someday having a pool to call your own. But when your backyard is on the small side, a swimming pool can seem like an impossible dream. Not so with these petite pools. Before planning any pool project, remember to get informed about swimming pool safety and check local codes for pool fencing and other requirements. But first check out these 10 fabulous small-scale pools.
Courtyard pool
This 9 by 18 foot pool is nestled into an antique French limestone patio. Flowering bougainvillea arching over an expanse of French doors provides a beautiful connection between pool and house.
This 9 by 18 foot pool is nestled into an antique French limestone patio. Flowering bougainvillea arching over an expanse of French doors provides a beautiful connection between pool and house.
Classic pool
A rectangular inground pool is the backyard classic. This one is a modest 12 by 30 feet, providing ample room for playing or doing laps without overtaking the backyard.
A rectangular inground pool is the backyard classic. This one is a modest 12 by 30 feet, providing ample room for playing or doing laps without overtaking the backyard.
Curvy pool
This lagoon-style pool with curved steps is the centrepiece of this Dallas yard. The wide, shallow entrance makes this pool ideal for families.
This lagoon-style pool with curved steps is the centrepiece of this Dallas yard. The wide, shallow entrance makes this pool ideal for families.
Half-moon pool
Work with a landscape designer to make the most of a pool with a unique shape like this one. This pool measures 16 by 32 feet and is surrounded by Pennsylvania bluestone and bluestone tile.
Work with a landscape designer to make the most of a pool with a unique shape like this one. This pool measures 16 by 32 feet and is surrounded by Pennsylvania bluestone and bluestone tile.
Urban mod pool
Get the best of both worlds in your small lot by pairing a slender pool with an equally wide patch of grass and a small patio. The crisp linear design makes the most out of the available space here.
Get the best of both worlds in your small lot by pairing a slender pool with an equally wide patch of grass and a small patio. The crisp linear design makes the most out of the available space here.
Lap pool
A long, narrow lot is ideally suited for a lap pool – a great choice for avid swimmers. This one is surrounded by budget-friendly pea gravel and an extra long wooden deck.
A long, narrow lot is ideally suited for a lap pool – a great choice for avid swimmers. This one is surrounded by budget-friendly pea gravel and an extra long wooden deck.
Classic tiled pool
Get the look of a classic Southern California Mediterranean bungalow with a small, beautifully tiled pool. Surround it with red tile, lush plantings and wicker furniture.
Get the look of a classic Southern California Mediterranean bungalow with a small, beautifully tiled pool. Surround it with red tile, lush plantings and wicker furniture.
In-deck pool
This 10 by 25 foot pool is mostly above ground but has the look of an inground pool, thanks to the sleek deck surround.
Read more:
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Tell us: Please share details and photos of your own pool (or your dream pool) in the Comments section.
This 10 by 25 foot pool is mostly above ground but has the look of an inground pool, thanks to the sleek deck surround.
Read more:
5 Indoor Pools That Lap Up All the Attention
5 Extraordinary Pavilions and Pool Houses
Tell us: Please share details and photos of your own pool (or your dream pool) in the Comments section.
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I repainted the coping after installing a new liner. Serene!
On my small lot I had to design my own pool and we are happy with our 10 x 24 pool .
Very beautiful!!!There are many pool tiles for you to choose from.