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In many real estate developments, the backyard has become extremely small. Some people are not interested in spending their weekends or evenings maintaining an expansive yard and garden. Some areas have limited space left in the community for development, so the lot size is kept very small.
The smaller yard has not decreased the desire for a backyard pool. The challenge is how to design a pool that achieves the functionality that you want but fits in these small spaces. In many of these spaces, it is impossible to have an in-ground pool, so how can an above-ground pool be made aesthetically pleasing when it is the main feature and also consumes the majority of the space in your backyard?
The first step is to think about how you will use your pool. Is your pool going to be a significant part of your fitness routine, or do you envision a backyard oasis that you can retreat to each evening to relax? Maybe you need your pool to be multipurpose. Who will use the pool? Is your household adults only, or are there children who will also be using the pool?
Since your pool will be so close to your home, you should consider the pool, and the yard it is located in, almost as an additional room to your home. In other words, if your home is a sleek mid-century modern style, you probably won’t want a converted livestock tank for your backyard pool! While this is an extreme example, you get the point. The small space you have to work with makes every decision important.
Spa. Once you have considered how you want to use your pool, you can choose the right above-ground backyard pool for you and your family. If you really just want to lie back and relax, maybe a hot tub or spa is the right choice. The hot tub is a portable, free-standing tub. It is self-contained—meaning all the plumbing and electrical components are built in to the hot tub. The hot tub is filled with your garden hose and plugged into your home’s power source. Hot tubs come in different styles and sizes, and the number of jets varies also. The water temperature can be set and held so that the tub is ready for you at any time—no waiting for the water to heat up. It is also portable, so, if you move, the hot tub can move with you.
Plunge Pool. This pool is much like the spa in size; however, there are no jets. It will require a filtration system and can be heated or not. These pools are becoming very popular recently, as they fit in small yards, are less expensive to install, and are less expensive to maintain.
Spool. Another option is what some are calling the “spool.” The spool is a combination of the words spa and pool. It is sometimes referred to as a “cocktail pool.” This is, in effect, an elongated spa. The spool has the traditional spa features of seating with jets to massage, but it is elongated and has jets to allow the user to swim against the resistance—turning it into a lap pool.
Above-Ground Pool. The last option is the traditional above-ground backyard pool. These pools come in many sizes, but the smaller round pools will fit in a small backyard. The biggest key to having this pool fit into your small yard is how you surround your pool. Decking and landscaping will make your above-ground backyard pool a stunning feature. Some people use the deck to encircle the pool, giving the appearance that the pool is in-ground. If that is not feasible in your yard, consider using stone pavers to cover the sides of the above-ground pool or cover the side walls of the pool with a good quality wood or composite material. Some people deck their entire backyard. Imagine if you place your pool to one side of your backyard and surround it with deck to give the allusion of an in-ground pool, and then have one or two steps down to a slightly lower deck for lounging around a fire pit or building an outdoor kitchen on this level for entertaining. Add planting beds or lots of containers and pots full of easy-care foliage plants and flowers. Add vines to soften the fencing, and you will have an oasis in your backyard. Bonus: No mowing needed!
Don’t let a small-sized yard stop you from having a pool. If you aren’t ready to give up space in the backyard, consider the side yard. Maybe you could incorporate an enclosed courtyard with a pool at the front entrance to your home. With all the different styles and sizes of pools available today, even the smallest yard can have a pool.
