POLL: Kidney, Rectangle or Infinity... What shape pool would you get?
Most of our customers tend to choose a rectangle shape for their pool, but the possibilities are truly endless when you go bespoke...
Which shape swimming pool do you prefer? Feel free to give your opinion in the Comments!
Rectangle?
Kidney?
Infinity Pool?
Bespoke and something different!
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9 years agolast modified: 9 years ago- PRO9 years ago
Most of the pools we build and see in the UK are the classic rectangle probably due to practicality more than any other reason. They're more compatible with automatic covers, the swimming area is greater, heat loss & evaporation is less than with an infinity pool and they're a safer option if you're considering resale value as free-form/kidney shapes can be a bit like marmite to some.
But rectangles needn't be boring! We're finding an increasing trend of adding features like integrated spas, sun-decks, multi-coloured lighting, bubble jets cascades & fountains to name but a few.
Swimming ponds have been an interesting development in the UK recently coinciding with the rise of open water swimming - though they have been around since the 80s in Germany. They rely on more natural solutions for water quality such as gravel beds, plantlife and zooplankton.
- 9 years ago
Melissa McCafferty