17 Small Pools for Garden, Yard and Terrace

As already mentioned, the dream of having your own pool can come true. Even if you don't have a lot of space on the terrace or in the garden, space-saving options are possible. A pool for the balcony or a terrace with a pool? Today we'll show you a number of great ideas for your own swimming pool. A small pools that fit into any garden

The most important function of a pool is, of course, to cool us down when it's hot. The size doesn't matter; even small pools can be very refreshing and it's often enough to just take a quick dip in the cool water. No matter how big or small the pool is, it's definitely an asset to any outdoor area.

Before we decide to install a pool, we should definitely ask ourselves whether and how the design fits in with the rest of the garden. It should be in harmony with the outdoor area and the architecture of the house. In this photo, we see a round pool, the design of which is echoed by the chairs and stepping stones in the area. This creates a harmonious overall picture. An architect will be happy to help you.

This inflatable pool variant is flexible, practical and space-saving and really everyone can afford it.

The location of the pool in the garden also plays an important role in the planning. It should be easy to reach, built on level ground and, if possible, not placed directly under large trees or in the shade of tall buildings. However, there is always a suitable spot, especially for small pools and plunge pools like the one in the picture.

If there is not much space outside, it is even more important to concentrate on the essentials and banish everything superfluous. Reduced minimalism is the keyword here. Small built-in pools like the one shown here adapt perfectly to any modern garden design and are discreet in shape and design, just like the rest of the outdoor area.

Here we see another example of how simplicity is often the key. The most popular shapes for swimming pools are and remain the simplest: round, rectangular or oval.

Even in a small courtyard or backyard, you can easily fulfil your dream of having your own pool. However, especially if you have children in the household, you should always make sure that the pool area is non-slip and barrier-free in order to keep the risk of accidents as low as possible.

Especially in our latitudes, it is worth considering a roof and/or a windbreak in order to extend the use of the swimming pool into the autumn and to have fun jumping into the pool even when the weather is not perfect.

Small pools are particularly well suited for terraces where there may not be a lot of space for large swimming pools. Here we see an extremely luxurious version that was built on a roof terrace and boasts a magnificent view over the rooftops of the city.

There is a wide range of materials that can be used to build swimming pools. However, the most popular material for pools is and remains wood.

How comfortable we feel in our pool also depends on the surroundings. Plants are the be-all and end-all for a natural, idyllic and relaxing ambience. When choosing, make sure that the plants either come from your region or at least do not have a problem with the local climatic conditions.

Built-in pools look particularly beautiful when they are atmospherically lit after sunset. This also has the advantage that you can jump into the water whenever you feel like it on warm summer nights.

The question of how deep the swimming pool should be can be answered by taking into account various factors: How big is my budget? How do I want to use the pool? Who will use the pool?

Small pools can really make a big impact when they try out different shapes and silhouettes and present themselves in a modern and unconventional way, like this example here.

When it comes to small pools for the garden, the most important question is how big the garden actually is. And when in doubt, you have to set priorities, as happened in this yard. The pool takes up most of the space here and replaces the classic lawn-and-flowerbed version.

The comfort of a pool depends on its equipment and the details that go with it. The more sophisticated and refined the paths, borders, lighting, stairs, etc., the higher the quality of the overall picture appears.

It doesn't always have to be a built-in pool: even the mini-format version can look very stylish and luxurious, as this model proves.

Finally, we'll show you a pool variant that's especially suitable for cooler days: the whirlpool invites you to relax and enjoy yourself after a long, stressful day at work.

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