Your pool will be the central area of many important moments in your life, so you should ensure it would be practical and pleasant, both for your family and your guests. When developing your pool strategy, there are few important things that need to be taken into account:
Enlighten it
Don’t make the mistake to position the pool in a very dark area. If you can, surround it by windows or skylines and make sure it feels safe both daily and nightly (not even to mention that it will be more relaxing). In case you opted for the basement option, install as much artificial light as you possibly can.
Go for attractive and durable lamps and LED solutions for areas which cannot be accessed easily. The best option is to install ceiling lights, optic cable features, or remotely controlled illumination.
Proper lighting is necessary for safety issues in indoor pools for homes, but have in mind there will be moments when you need muted lighting and cozy atmosphere, so make it adjustable.
Ventilation is essential
Inside swimming pools carry the risk of humidity and moisture. In order to maintain them you need adequate ventilation filters. This is really easier for ground pools-all it takes is to open the window and let humidity out.
Even if the pool is in a separate area, where there is no view on the exterior, you could connect it with a glass door and let fresh air inside. However, basement pools need special ventilation treatment to push air circulation, and to keep the place pleasant and healthy.
The best thing to do is to hire an expert who knows how to deal with humidity issues. It is not rare for condensation to be a devastating problem for the entire house-sometimes it even caused the roof of the house to collapse.
Attach ladders
Think of ladders as the ‘main road’ in and out of the pool-they need to be reachable, solid, and well enlightened. Ladders are especially important for pools used for health reasons, or such where you could find people from every age group. You will be old one day, won’t you?
Durable and attractive walls/ceilings in the pool area
There is a big chance you’ve underestimated the importance of walls/ceilings in the pool area. There is also a big chance you had in mind to keep the wooden/metal elements inside, thinking there is no way for them to be damaged.
But did you think about humidity? It is not enough to make a pool area beautiful and stylish-you have to make it durable! We’ve all had those moments of seeing an indoor swimming pool design and thinking why the pool area is so boring haven’t we? The truth is-boring and safe get along.
Sometimes, appearances are sacrificed in the service of functionality. Doorjambs, metal or wooden doors or your regular ceilings can be easily damaged by moisture, so you need to replace them with withstanding materials (ceramics, high-gloss paint, enamel, glass, acrylic, etc). Don’t forget that in such way you will also ensure safety and warmth. You want to have one of the coolest indoor pools, but it must also be practical.
Let creativity take the lead
Once you’re done with the technical part, think about the appearance and comfort of the pool. Sometimes, these can be the decisive criteria for people thinking whether to use it. So, be brave and experiment.
Think about all the cool stuff you do around it (parties, dining, or table tennis) or look at pictures of indoor pools online, and think whether creative details (waterfalls, fountains, etc) could contribute to the joyful experience. We assure you you’ll love your pool even before it is made.
You want a recreational pool? Your hands are completely untied!
Could your pool in fact be a tiny river wrapping around the dining area? Could your waterfall flow from one floor to the other? Could you paint it in more than one color? The answer will always be: Yes, you can!
Recreational pools give you absolute freedom to experiment and to employ the exact style you want, either related to your existent design, or a completely new one. A pool made for fun and entertainment could be a worthless investment, if made to appear boring and unattractive.
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