Choose a pool design

Sep 11, 2016 | swimming pool design

Choose a pool design, Imperial Pool Builders offer tips 

How do you choose a pool design? It is one off the first things that your swimming pool contractor from Imperial Pool Builders will want to discuss with you. To fully understand which swimming pool shapes and designs are available, you will first look to the space you have available in your yard for the pool as well as the building material you choose.

Choose a pool design

Here are factors to consider:

  • The building material
  • The yard space you have available
  • How you will use the pool — family gatherings, exercise or both
  • Your budget
  • The amount of time you will want to spend cleaning it

Today’s technology allows for pool designs that are almost as unlimited as your imagination — and your budget. Gone are the days when the pool design consisted of: rectangle or kidney-shaped. pool design

After you’ve made your decision on what material the pool will be constructed from, you can work on the shape of the pool itself. Whether you choose fiberglass, gunite or vinyl liner you can have a pool that is as unique as you. Gunite provides the most flexibility in design, but does have the highest price tag.

Choose a pool design

Here are items to for your pool shape and style:

  1. If you have a “yard with a view” an infinity pool might be on your short list of pool designs.
  2. If you love the kidney or rectangle pool shapes, go for it! There is a reason these shapes have endured over the decades.  A traditionally-shaped pool can be enhanced by a stunning outdoor living space.
  3. Consider a lap pool if you either have a long, narrow yard or if you want a pool, but don’t want to devote your entire yard to it. .
  4. Freeform pools are ideal if you don’t want to destroy your current landscaping. The freeform pool will literally flow around your existing landscaping.
  5. Contemporary designs for your pool mean it could be shaped in an octagon, L-shape or others.

Look through magazines for inspiration. Watch television home shows and make note of the type and style of pools you think you would enjoy. Give us a call and let’s talk about your new pool project.

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