More than 15 different pool shapes!
Pool shapes vary widely and often have specific names associated with their designs. Here’s a list of some common swimming pool shapes along with their assigned names:
- Rectangle: This is a classic shape, known for its simplicity and versatility.
- Kidney: It’s often shaped like a kidney bean, with a free-form outline, making it an organic and unique design.
- Lap Pool: This long, narrow pool is designed for swimming laps and exercises.
- Circular or Round: A pool in a complete circular shape, offering a classic and symmetrical design.
- Oval: Similar to the round pool, but with slightly elongated ends, giving it an oval appearance.
- Grecian: Featuring straight lines and softened corners, giving it a sophisticated and classical look.
- Roman: Resembling a rectangle with rounded edges or semicircular ends, giving a distinct appearance.
- Free-Form: These are creatively shaped pools that don’t conform to any specific geometric shape, often providing a natural, organic look.
- Figure 8: As the name suggests, this pool looks like the number 8 in shape, offering two distinct areas for swimming or lounging.
- Lazy L: Combining a rectangular section with a smaller perpendicular section at one end, resembling the letter ‘L’.
- Mountain Lake: Mimicking a natural lake, it often includes irregular curves and varying depths to create a more natural setting.
- Teardrop: Resembling a teardrop shape, with one end narrower and tapering out at the other end.
- Hourglass: Features a waistline in the middle, resembling the hourglass shape.
- Infinity or Vanishing Edge: Known for its visual effect where one edge of the pool seems to merge with the horizon, creating an illusion of the water extending to infinity.
- Lagoon: A free-form shape with natural curves and an organic feel, often with landscaping to emulate a tropical lagoon.
- Peanut: Shaped like a peanut, featuring two rounded ends with a narrower, connecting midsection.
- Diamond: A diamond-shaped pool, with pointed edges at the ends and straight lines.
These names might slightly vary based on regions or pool designers, but they generally represent the common designs you might come across.
