So Many People Wonder, What Shape Pool Should I Get?”
Are you in a pickle and wonder what shape pool you should get?
Gone are the days when you had to settle for a mundane, square inground swimming pool. Today, pools come in all different shapes to suit every lifestyle imaginable. Do you want a pool shaped like a crescent? That can be done. Do you want a pool that fits between two tall buildings and is elongated and not very wide? That can be done, too. Swimming pool shapes and sizes no longer must fit a pre-made mold.
Let us help you decide which shape pool is best for you.
Inground Pool Shapes and Sizes
When considering the dimensions you need for your inground swimming pool, you need to consider who will be using it and how it will be used. A lap or sports pool is the right shape (long and rectangular) if you are going to be using the pool mostly for exercise. If this is the case, you may opt for a pool that is the same depth end-to-end, as well.
When you are thinking about making your pool the centerpiece of the landscape, designs can be very elaborate. L-shaped pools are the most popular pool shape because they maximize space. You can build around existing structures or even trees to make the layout more interesting. There is no need to chop down the trees in your yard when you can simply build the pool around them. A beautiful weeping willow can provide shade steps away from a uniquely designed L-shaped swimming pool that is built to showcase it, for example.
The only real limit to the shape and size of your pool is your own imagination. Small backyards can still accommodate an inground swimming pool structure when properly designed with certain constraints in mind. Common types of small pools today are known as cocktail pools and spools.
Large, sweeping vistas can be covered by a huge pool, large enough for many family members or large-scale entertaining. Infinity pools are hugely popular and create the illusion that the water goes on forever since it is built with one side that seems to disappear into the horizon. A list of swimming pool shapes also includes:
- Oval
- Round
- Octagon or hexagon
- Kidney
- Diamond
- Rectangular
- In the shape of a lagoon or natural lake
And, these are just some of the customary designs. Your pool can be built into any shape you desire. Six Flags Fiesta Theme Park has a swimming pool shaped like the state of Texas! We are not recommending this for your backyard, but it sure is an interesting piece of trivia.
Pool Shapes and Prices
The price of a custom pool will depend on its size and shape. On average, you will pay about $50 per square foot. The depth can also affect the price. Below we have listed some examples, however, prices will vary depending on the location, additional features and more.
- A small swimming pool is 10 feet by 20 feet and no more than 5 1/2 feet deep. Using the $50 per-square-foot rule for our calculation will bring a cost of around $10,000.
- An average-sized pool is 14 feet by 28 feet and is typically 6 1/2 feet deep. The cost can be around $20,000.
- A large pool measures about 18 feet by 36 feet and the depth of the deepest end can vary between 9 feet and 12 feet. These prices can start at approximately $35,000.
Various factors can affect the price such as building a concrete pool vs. a vinyl liner pool. If you are on a smaller budget or just do not want to break the bank, a vinyl pool will be your best choice. With liner pools, there are set shapes and sizes vs. concrete pools where the size, shape and styles are limitless.
If you decide on concrete and you have a yard with a hill, the builder might suggest a semi-inground pool and build it into the hillside. If your builder must blast through underground rock to lay the foundation, there may be additional charges. It is exciting to think about the options.
Do You Have a Vision? Let Skovish Help to Enhance it!
Do you have a vision? Are you wondering what shape pool to get for your backyard? Let Skovish Pools and Spas help you and bring your vision to life. Skovish Pools and Spas has 2 locations. One in Luzerne, Pa and the other in Shickshinny, Pa. We build pools far beyond these 2 towns. Contact Us today for your FREE quote.
