Designing a Family Pool: 5 Things to Consider

There are few finer things than spending a summer's day sat next to the pool watching your family splash around and have fun in the water. A custom designed pool can help to make the experience even more perfect. Below are 5 things you should consider when designing your family pool.

The Areas of Shade

When planning the location of your pool, you should take into account trees, buildings and other objects which cast a shadow. You should also note how these shadows extend and move across the area as the sun moves across the sky. You should avoid building your pool in an area which is subject to an extended period of shade because this will reduce both the temperature of the water and your level of enjoyment.

The Size of the Pool

If the pool design is too small, it can limit the amount of people who can use the pool at any one time and what activities you can perform in the water. This could cause arguments among your family. On the other hand, if the pool is too large, you will be using land which could be put to better use. It will also take longer for a large pool to warm under the summer sun.

Your Privacy Levels

Most people will not want to be observed too closely by their neighbours when using the pool. While you should be aware of the fact you do not want to cause unnecessary shadows, a well-placed fence or hedge can help to increase your privacy when using the pool.

Your Pool Lighting Options

While traditional lighting using florescent wall fittings is the standard option, when it comes to pool lighting you have a range of other options. LED lighting is brighter and more energy efficient than traditional lighting and has the added advantage of being available in a range of colours, which means you can design a pool which looks as fantastic at night as it does in the day.

The Shape of the Pool

When considering the shape of your pool, you shouldn't just concentrate on aesthetics. While having a custom designed pool allows you to perfectly match the look of the pool to the rest of your property, it also allows you to use the shape of the pool to maximise the use of land around your property and avoid areas of shade.

If you are in the process of designing a residential family pool, you should contract a professional pool company who will be able to help you design and construct the perfect pool.