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Small Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

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Cocktail Pool- Cypress, TX
Cocktail Pool- Cypress, TX
Richard's Total Backyard SolutionsRichard's Total Backyard Solutions
Beautiful resort-like cocktail pool with a cocktail table. Includes three water features and glass tile. Custom outdoor kitchen with a Big Green Egg and a cozy covered seating area.
Beach Road N
Beach Road N
Andrew Sherman PhotographyAndrew Sherman Photography
Michael Kersting Architect - www.kerstingarchitecture.com Photo: Andrew Sherman - www.AndrewSherman.co
Inspiration for a small modern roof rectangular infinity swimming pool in Wilmington with decking.
Deck and Soake Pool
Deck and Soake Pool
Nashua Video Tours | Photography & VideographyNashua Video Tours | Photography & Videography
Photo of a small modern back rectangular swimming pool in Boston.
Modern Silverleaf Estate
Modern Silverleaf Estate
Cosan StudioCosan Studio
This is an example of a small courtyard rectangular lengths hot tub in Phoenix with with pool landscaping and tiled flooring.
Dallas Small Modern Pool, Flush Spa with Safety Fence
Dallas Small Modern Pool, Flush Spa with Safety Fence
Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLAMike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA
Dallas small yard - beautiful modern pool project with outdoor living and a putting green designed by Mike Farley. Pool is surrounded by a safety fence. FarleyPoolDesigns.com
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - 3eleven
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - 3eleven
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof custom shaped above ground hot tub in San Diego with tiled flooring.
Stallion Ln
Stallion Ln
Carter AquaticsCarter Aquatics
This streamlined cocktail pool serves as the perfect bridge between indoors and the outdoor living space. Full width steps in the shallow end, and a full width bench along the deep end wall provide plenty of seating for lounging and enjoying a drink on a hot summer day. Four umbrella sleeves - one in each corner - provide the opportunity for plenty of shade in this sunny backyard.
Modern decked pool
Modern decked pool
Villa Plunge PoolsVilla Plunge Pools
Concrete fully tiled pool, installed above ground as part of an architecturally designed home by Lurie Concepts. Tiled in Blue Green mosaics 23mm, and a light grey granite coping
Beton- Folienbecken 4,00 x 3,50 x 1,50 m in sand
Beton- Folienbecken 4,00 x 3,50 x 1,50 m in sand
Pro Pool SchwimmbadtechnikPro Pool Schwimmbadtechnik
Kleines Beton- Folienbecken 4,00 x 3,50 x 1,50 m in sand, mit kleiner Treppe und Naturstein- Beckenrandabdeckung.
Photo of a small front rectangular swimming pool in Frankfurt with natural stone paving.
Campbell
Campbell
Arrow Master PoolsArrow Master Pools
Photo of a small contemporary back custom shaped swimming pool in Philadelphia.
Con vistas a un parque
Con vistas a un parque
MQS Be GreenMQS Be Green
Esta piscina de 3mx3m tiene las dimensiones perfectas para ampliar el espacio visual de este ático de Barcelona. Revestida interiormente en color verde y realizada la coronación y playa de la piscina en madera de Ipe. Iluminación mediante focos de LED que crean un ambiente acogedor.
Camino Real Residence
Camino Real Residence
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Inspiration for a small modern back custom shaped lengths swimming pool in Tampa with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Penthouse Jewel Spa
Penthouse Jewel Spa
Bradford ProductsBradford Products
Custom designed stainless steel spa with bench seating, a swim system, infinity edge and custom tile.
Photo of a small mediterranean roof custom shaped infinity hot tub in Other with natural stone paving.
Downtown Dallas High-Rise Rooftop Patio
Downtown Dallas High-Rise Rooftop Patio
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Images by Vernon Wentz / "Ad Imagery"
Photo of a small contemporary roof hot tub in Dallas.
Chicago, IL Urban Custom Swim Spa
Chicago, IL Urban Custom Swim Spa
Platinum PoolcarePlatinum Poolcare
Request Free Quote This custom swim resistance swim spa features a commercial-quality swim resistance system for current swimming. The swim spa also features an automatic pool safety cover, a therapeutic exercise bar, Primera Stone Diamond Head Treasure pool finish, and a Basketball system. The coping is Bluestone, and the planks that clad the exposed wall are Valder's Dovewhite limestone. There is also a mosaic tile border as well as on the stair treads. Photos by Larry Huene.
Paradise Preserve | Atlantic Beach Contemporary Backyard
Paradise Preserve | Atlantic Beach Contemporary Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
This compact space allows for a lot of outdoor living options, without feeling too cramped. The homeowners really wanted a pool and spa, but didn't believe their yard was big enough. Not only did they get both by incorporating a spool, they also have plenty of room for seating and dining, lush landscaping, and a lawn where their child and dogs can play! Photo by Craig O'Neal
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Van Esch EnterprisesVan Esch Enterprises
Open Photography
Inspiration for a small country back round hot tub in Toronto with decking.
Skyline Springs
Skyline Springs
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
Matt Vacca
Small back rectangular swimming pool in Phoenix with concrete slabs.
Mustang Park, Carrollton
Mustang Park, Carrollton
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to bring life to the outdoors of the new home. When it came time to design the space we were challenged with the tight space of the backyard. We worked through the concepts and we were able to incorporate a new pool with spa, custom water feature wall, Ipe wood deck, outdoor kitchen, custom steel and Ipe wood shade arbor and fire pit. We also designed and installed all the landscaping including the custom steel planter. Photography: Wade Griffith
Teak Flooring, Decking and Cladding
Teak Flooring, Decking and Cladding
Pride of Africa Flooring ZimbabwePride of Africa Flooring Zimbabwe
Inspiration for a small world-inspired roof custom shaped above ground hot tub in Other with decking.

Small Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs

A garden or outdoor swimming pool can be a great way to cool off in the summer, and when the swimming pool covers are on, the fun can continue with steaming hot tubs or home spas. Better yet, if you have the budget and the space to work with, why not install an indoor swimming pool that can be enjoyed all year round? Whether you are looking at the luxury of hot tubs, want a small plunge pool, or you’re planning a brand new outdoor swimming pool or home spa installation, we have plenty of hot tub and outdoor pool designs for you to dip into here at Houzz.

Do new indoor or outdoor swimming pools increase the value of homes?

Outdoor or indoor swimming pools can significantly impact property value by attracting buyers with bigger budgets who are looking for a little luxury in their home. However, installing a large swimming pool could also negatively impact the value of your house if there isn’t enough space left in your garden for anything else. This is why it is important to seek guidance from a swimming pool installer or expert, and choose a swimming pool installation that can fit tastefully in your garden. If you are planning to sell your home, you may also want to look into the range of large inflatable, above ground swimming pools now available so that you can take it with you when you leave.

What type of swimming pool should I install?

The British weather can be unpredictable at best, so while an infinity pool or luxurious outdoor pool may be a stunning addition to a holiday villa abroad, it may be a good idea to look into small plunge pools, heated pools and indoor swimming pool designs instead. This doesn’t mean you will have to compromise on style – even natural swimming pools, which can look stunning when well placed in leafy and luscious gardens, are heatable and therefore usable in slightly colder months. If you don’t quite have the space for a large swimming pool, there are plenty of small swimming pool ideas and designs to work with, and if you speak to an expert they may be able to design bespoke swimming pools to fit perfectly in the space you have. Simple plunge pools are great additions to courtyard gardens or other quiet outdoor spots where you want a quick, refreshing dip, but don’t want the space to be dominated by a large pool. A plunge pool will have to be very carefully planned out, however, as you need the right drainage and safety features, so you can’t just throw one in wherever you have space. Speak to a professional who has experience installing plunge pools beforehand. Of course, with nice garden hot tubs you may not be able swim lengths but you will be able to relax in your garden no matter the weather as you look up at the stars. If you are on a budget there are also affordable inflatable hot tubs that could work in your garden. And, just like inflatable pools, the extra advantage is that they will be able to come with you if you move!

What material should I use for spas or hot tubs?

For a hot tub to survive the changing seasons it is important to choose a material that will be durable. Cedar or other wooden hot tubs can look attractive, but will be harder to maintain. The most popular material is often vinyl for its affordability and versatility but this material is also less likely to last. To get the best bang for your buck, we would recommend opting for a concrete or a fibreglass hot tub or spa, which would provide you with a sturdy solution. In addition, metal above ground hot tubs can be a durable option. To finish off the design of your hot tub we would also recommend that you build a wooden platform around it or take a look at our canopies and gazebos for some privacy. Browse the swimming pools, plunge pools and hot tub photos from professional designers and installers and save your favourites to an ideabook. You can then contact the professionals that worked on any of these swimming pool designs to see if they can create something similar for your house project.
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