DESIGNING YOUR DREAM POOL

Shape & Style

Once the placement of the pool has been determined, it's time to choose the shape, size and style. This will establish not only the parameters of the pool within the landscape and proportionality to your property, but the character of the entire pool environment as well.

Free-form pools, which feature irregular curves, generally require more space than symmetrical shapes. This style dates back to the years immediately following World War II, when the advent of gunite made such curvaceous forms economically feasible. Some pool curves accommodate existing site features such as trees and rocks. When vegetation is planted up to the edges, organically shaped pools can look convincingly natural.

Formal pools, in symmetrical shapes, with straight lines can repeat the architectural planes of a house. Their elongated shapes direct the view outward. The oldest, most classic example is the rectangular pool.

Why We Build Mostly Rectangular Pools

While freeform pools can be visually appealing, the majority of the pools we build are rectangular in shape—and that choice is intentional.

For most homeowners, the long-term benefits of an AUTOMATIC SAFETY COVER outweigh the aesthetic advantages of a freeform design. Rectangular pools allow for seamless automatic cover integration, which significantly improves day-to-day ownership.

An automatic cover:

The result is a pool that’s easier to manage, more energy-efficient, and more enjoyable to use on a regular basis.

That said, every project is a conversation. When design priorities or site conditions call for a different approach, we’re happy to explore alternative shapes and styles that make sense for your property and how you plan to use the pool.