Swimming Pool Shape Choices

The sky's the limit when it comes to choosing the shape of an inground swimming pool . Some popular styles:

• Short rectangles: Short rectangles with a depth of 3–5 feet are perfect for water games such as volleyball and basketball.
• Long rectangles: Long rectangles are ideal if you desire a swimming pool for lap swimming. These swimming pools should be at least 25 yards long and 4 feet deep throughout to ensure that swimmers do not touch the bottom while swimming and that turns can be executed safely.
• L-shaped Swimming Pools: L-shaped swimming pools offer the benefits of a play pool with the convenience of a lap swimming pool.
• Grecian Swimming Pools: Grecian swimming pools are rectangles with cut corners, which add interest and improve water circulation.
• Roman Swimming Pools: Roman swimming pools have stylized corners with rounded ends, for a formal and classically inspired design.
• Geometric Swimming Pools: Geometric swimming pools use straight lines and angles to create a variety of contemporary looks.
• Kidney-shaped Swimming Pools: Kidney-shaped swimming pools offer a soft, retro look.
• Freeform Swimming Pools: Freeform swimming pools use circular curves and offer the greatest possibilities when incorporating a swimming pool into an existing landscape. This type of swimming pool can also be made to look like a natural body of water.