Fit A Small Yard

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What is the Best Pool for a Small Yard?

Can a small yard accommodate a swimming pool? It’s a great question for the homeowner, or for the person who considers buying a home where the yard is compact. What is the best way to fit a pool into that small yard?

Be creative. This is a time to really look at the space, and see what there is to work with. Is there only one place where a pool could fit? That might make the design and installation process a lot easier. But sometimes, things aren’t what they seem. One owner had a yard with a small square area next to the porch, and a long, narrow strip of grass which stretched along the back of the house. The design they came up with was elegant. A small square pool next to the house, and then along one side, a lap pool in the long area behind the house. When the space is small, it’s time to think outside the box.

Stick with square. Most urban homes are built along square lines, along with the back yards. To most effectively utilize the yard available, stay with a square or rectangular pool design. Adding curves and making the pool look more unique will just use up extra space, and not add that much usable area. This is a good time to keep it simple when looking at pool choices. It might be helpful to call in a pool professional to find the best pool design for that yard. …show more content…

When looking at the available space, don’t forget that there is a pool pump and filtration system to take into account. You don’t want to come up with a really great design for the layout of the yard, and not have a place to install the equipment. The pool equipment will take up an area approximately three feet square, and then there will need to be some place to store pool chemicals. Yes, the chemicals could go in the garage, but walking through the house with a bag of chlorine on a regular basis is not ideal. A small shed in the back yard that can be dedicated to the chemicals is preferable, if the small space

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