Swimming Pool Options for Small Yards

Just because you have a small yard, you do not have to write off the installation of an inground swimming pool. There are various ways to change your small backyard in a wonderful oasis. Backyard pools might even be one of the most productive ways to make even a small yard look luxurious.

Think of fountains, lights, a small waterfall, lush green landscaping and planters filled with colorful flowers. Those are just a few options to increase the aesthetics of even a small inground pool. It is even possible to integrate a small jacuzzi or spill over spa on one end of the pool. Does that not sound more inviting than just a sitting area around the bbq?

Vinyl, Concrete or Fiberglass?
You might think it might be easier to accommodate the space with a concrete or vinyl liner pool, which can be shaped the way you like, but today’s fiberglass pools come in so many shapes and sizes, that there will be probably exactly the one which would fit your yard.

Jamie Snyder of Albert Group Landscaping generally recommends fiberglass, because fiberglass pools will be easier to maintain. Vinyl pools generally require liner replacement after about ten years, which can be a hassle, especially when the yard is small. Concrete pools are the hardest to maintain on a seasonal basis and require more chemicals and cleaning than the other two options. If you are wondering if the pre-shaped fiberglass shell will fit around your house, rest assured. The shell can simply be craned over your house and placed in the prepared hole.

Which shape should you choose for your pool?
Since every backyard is different, the shape of the pool depends on the available area and your preferences. One important thing to remember is, that curvy pools, like kidney shaped inground pools, might loose some water space, but will allow for more patio space. Do you just want to have space for a lounge chair or do you want to fit a table with chairs next to the pool?

Vanishing Edge
Vanishing edge pools are best suited for small yards with a steep drop-off. Those pools are often built in breathtaking locations, where one end of the pool seems to meet with the sky. They usually have a rectangular shape, since just two or three sides are on ground level and give you access to the patio. Vanishing edge pools can also be designed in a curved shape. Be aware that vanishing or infinity edge pools require extensive structural work.

Whatever inground pool you decide to get, all styles offer a huge variety to landscape a patio, deck and garden around it. Let us inspire you!