Building a Home Pools & Spas Design Dilemma

is a 5m x 3.2m pool too small?

Hellen S

2 years ago

Is this too small and is it still worth getting? Does anyone have pics of same / similar size?

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macyjean
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
I think more info is helpful. For example I'd be happy with that size but questions that occur to me include does the climate allow for using the pool for a good part of the year or would it be sacrificing garden for something only used for a small part of the year, and how would that size pool sit in the space by which I mean does that leave room around the edge for paving and planting giving it aesthetic appeal even when not in use or would it look shoehorned in against a boundary fence with the visual appeal of an institutional exercise facility?

Does the pool company not have any pics of other installations they've done?
Kate
2 years ago
You won’t be swimming laps but great for a dip and kids playing. But would a large spa bath be better?
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2 years ago
I'm with Macyjean -- start at the start . Why do you want a pool -- to train olympic swimmers , to cool down , or to look trendy ? Will a spa be better ? A water feature ? Some lawn ? Pools look good , but take maintanence , so will you use it ? The fact you are asking I am guessing you don't really know , so rewind and work out what you want , not what you think will look trendy or fill in some space or because your friend has one .

is a 5m x 3.2m pool too small?

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