Be Your Own Swimming Pool Designer: Overview of Common Pool Plans

Above Ground Pools

Above ground pools are pools that do not require any major construction to be done to a homeowner's property. The entire structure of the pool sits on top of the ground. It slightly resembles the structure of a dunk tank at a carnival. Above ground pools have pool filtration systems that are similar to those of in-ground pools. Typically, above ground pools are made of aluminum, steel or resin siding. To improve the aesthetic appeal of an above ground pool, the writers at Repair Home, www.repair-home.com suggest building a deck around it, which also provides a seating area.

In Ground Pools

An in ground pool is the typical pool design that many homeowners associate with a pool. It is a pool that is built into a homeowner's property. This type of pool offers a wide variety of style and design options for homeowners. For instance, homeowners could have an in ground pool surrounded by a cave grotto design. This kind of themed pool design is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners. With an in ground pool, homeowners have more material options to choose from than with an above ground pool. In ground pools are usually made with a vinyl lining, fiberglass, concrete, or gunite. When choosing the depth of their pool, homeowners can choose to have a pool with a single level or multiple levels. For instance, the pool could start at three feet and then end up six feet deep on the other end.

Fitness Pools

Swimming is a great form of exercise. Homeowners do not have to be aspiring professional swimmers to use swimming as part of their exercise routine. For those interested in having a pool specifically for exercise, a lap pool may be the perfect choice. According to the writers at Better Homes and Gardens, www.bhg.com, lap pools are long, narrow pools designed for fitness swimming. They often resemble the pools found at a gym or recreational center but on a smaller scale. Lap pools are special type of in-ground pools.