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When embarking on a pool construction project, ensuring satisfaction with the design is crucial. While traditional concrete pool designs are safe, exploring alternate options can lead to unique and personalized pool creations.
Diverse pool design trends offer inspiration for realizing your dream pool, allowing for innovation and customization beyond conventional choices. Keep an eye out for innovative designs that align with your vision for a truly exceptional pool experience.
Action Home Services’ pool contracting services are customized to meet the unique requirements of each client throughout the swimming pool design building and construction project. Let us discuss about few types of pools in this post.
Inground
Inground pools average $35,000, with costs varying based on customization and materials (fiberglass, vinyl, or concrete), each with distinct attributes and maintenance considerations.
Pros:
Three different material options
- Customizable
- Durable
- Add resale value
Cons:
- Expensive
- Require routine maintenance
- Each material has drawbacks.
Above-Ground
Above-ground pools, costing $1,850-$5,000, offer affordability, easy installation, and safety benefits, with the option to enhance aesthetics with a deck at a lower cost.
Pros:
- Inexpensive
- Quick installation process
- Minimizes risk of falling in
Cons:
- Not as aesthetically pleasing
- Not as durable as other kinds.
Lap
Lap pools, designed for swimming laps, are ideal for exercise. Above-ground options start at $3,000, while inground ones range from $15,000 to $70,000, with lower maintenance costs.
Pros:
- Great for exercise
- May be less costly when yearly expenses are taken into account.
Cons:
- Not a good option for families
- Not very functional outside of doing laps.
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Architectural
Architectural pools, designed by architects, are luxurious but costly, requiring intricate planning to integrate seamlessly with homes and landscaping, potentially costing hundreds of thousands of dollars due to elaborate design elements.
Pros:
- Incredibly aesthetically pleasing
- Adds resale value to the home.
Cons:
- Very expensive
- Lengthy planning and installation process.
Infinity
Infinity pools, popular in upscale resorts, create a stunning visual effect by appearing to merge with the horizon. Their intricate design and illusion come at a premium, with costs averaging $55,000 to $130,000, making them a luxurious and exclusive choice.
Pros:
Very beautiful
Cons:
Very expensive.
Natural
Natural pools, eco-friendly and plant-filtered, require space for swimming and a regeneration zone with aquatic plants, boulders, and waterfalls. Installation takes months with upfront costs ranging $50,000-$100,000.
Pros:
- Environmentally-friendly
- Unique and beautiful
Cons:
- Must be a large space
- Expensive
- Long installation process.
Saltwater
Converting a chlorine pool to saltwater pool costs $600 to $2,200 and offers lower monthly maintenance fees, and a gentler experience for the skin.
Pros:
- Lower monthly maintenance fees
- Gentler on the skin
Cons:
No structural or design benefits.
Plunge
Plunge pools, compact and shallow, are designed for cooling off and relieving stiffness post-exercise. Despite their size, they average $14,000 to $25,000 in cost and can serve as an addition to a standard swimming pool.
Pros:
Tool for athletic training
Cons:
Not meant for recreational swimming.
Spool
A spool, a small pool for lounging, with spa-like features, costs approximately $18,000 to $26,000.
Pros:
Good for relaxing
Less expensive than a full-size pool
Cons:
Not suitable for intense swimming.
Once you are acquainted with the latest trends, you are prepared to engage a designer who can actualize your vision.
