15 small but fantastic pools!


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If you want to have your own swimming pool at home, the space you have and the budget you have available will no longer be an obstacle to realizing the idea. There are many ways to materialize the pool and adapt to the two conditions mentioned to create an accessible design that you can enjoy both for doing a bit of sport and simply for relaxing. Nothing will stop you from having a pool area where you can spend time with your family, organize lively parties or enjoy moments of relaxation.

We have selected some examples that will inspire you when designing your swimming pool.

1. With waterfall included

You only need a little space to design your own spa at home. How about relaxing by receiving a back massage to release the tensions accumulated during the day? I’m sure your health would be helpful.

2. In Achaflana

When we think of a swimming pool, we usually imagine a rectangular one, but where is it written that it has to be like this when you think of building one suited to your needs? You can adapt the pool to the space you have available in your backyard or home garden, as in the case of the image.

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3. Well protected

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When the place where the pool will be placed is a small terrace, it is better to place the pool on one of its sides and adapt to its perimeter. So, if the terrace is rectangular, it is better to reproduce this shape in the swimming pool. And don’t forget to protect the perimeter if children live in the house, as in the case of the example we show you.

4. Indoor swimming pool

If you don’t have an outdoor space, you can resort to building an indoor swimming pool. This type of swimming pool also has its advantages, the most obvious being the possibility of using it all year round, protected from the winter cold or excessive summer radiation.

5. To recover

We want to show you other types of pools, more specialized, which are not so focused on leisure and fun, but are part of a training routine, like the one we see in the photo. When you’re doing a high-intensity workout, soaking in a tub of ice water will help you quickly restore muscle tone.

6. Depth

The pool area at home is a perfect space to share good moments with friends or family. If this is your goal when thinking about making one at home, it is best to opt for one that has slightly deeper glass. One meter of depth is more than sufficient for a swimming pool designed for leisure and relaxation.

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7. With the best views

If you are lucky enough to have a view like the one in the photo, building a pool that extends to the edge, blending into the horizon, couldn’t be more successful. These types of swimming pools have become a trend and can be built at a price that is not prohibitive for mere mortals.

8. A space to refresh

If you simply want to have a place to cool off in the summer season, a minimum-sized swimming pool will suffice and you will avoid taking up space from the bathing area you leave around, on the beach, or from the garden itself.

9. With lighting

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If you plan to use your pool during hot summer nights, don’t forget to incorporate good lighting around the pool. Without a doubt, your garden will take on a new meaning and you will be able to enjoy it to the fullest.

10. For the whole family

The swimming pool we show you here is designed for the whole family. An example of a self-built swimming pool, adapted to the space and in which functionality and practical aspects prevailed. In it the whole family can have fun without danger and the little ones can be well supervised.

11. Mirror effect

Water allows you to create chromatic effects and contrasts that enhance the beauty of the garden and also of the house. If the pool is placed near the facade of the house and is designed as a smooth body of water, the house itself or the sky can be reflected in it, projecting a changing image when the sun’s rays hit it.

12. Sheltered from the rain

The pool can also be placed on a terrace or roof terrace, offering an additional advantage in the use of this space. Remember that in these areas the sun’s rays risk falling very directly and that it is necessary to protect yourself from them. Take note of this fantastic wooden pergola that we show you in the image.

13. The magic of light

We never tire of repeating that lighting is still a design tool in architectural or landscape projects and that light is capable of transforming a space or a garden. Incorporated into the pool and the surrounding space, you can create a magical feeling, like in the house in the photo.

14. Simple and elegant

It is not necessary to think about complex swimming pools or tricks to obtain a sensational result. A simple and well-integrated swimming pool in a terrace or garden, with an adjacent area where you can place comfortable hammocks on which to lie down to read and go to the beach can be practical and also aesthetically pleasing.

15. With ceramic tiles

The reddish-toned ceramic floor is a classic in the pool and garden areas. Without a doubt, it is a very Mediterranean material that offers a very welcoming rustic image for a home pool. If you want to give it a more personal look, play with the arrangement of the tiles or choose a mosaic or border to integrate into the composition.

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