Hello World! Welcome Friends! So, you’ve decided that you want a new swimming pool for your home? That’s great. But have you really considered how big it should be?
Sure, you could pick a standard size from a list of options from your local swimming pool builder, but would that be doing your property justice or not?
Figuring out how big your swimming pool should be is an important decision. You need something that will meet your needs, even if that means increasing your budget. After all, there’s little point in installing a small pool if you need a large one.
In this post, we take a look at the size of the swimming pool you’ll need, depending on how many people there are in your family. Read on to learn more.
Think About Who Your Pool Is For
People construct swimming pools for all sorts of reasons. For some, its primary purpose is to increase the value of their property. For others, it’s for cooling off in the summer, and even getting fit.
The size of the swimming pool you need depends on the number of people who will regularly use it.
For families of six to eight people, you’ll need a swimming pool that’s at least 36 feet by 18 feet. Smaller than that and it will start to feel like a hot tub once everyone jumps in, and you won’t be able to play games.
If you have fewer than six people in your family, then you can get away with a 32-foot by 16-foot pool. While the dimensions might not sound all that different, the actual footprint of the pool is considerably smaller.
Take a Look at Your Living Space
You’ll also want to ensure that your pool actually fits your backyard space. Not all yards are the same size or shape, so this will determine how large they can be. Raw square footage is important, but you also need to leave adequate clearance between the pool and other features, such as fencing and boundaries.
Some homeowners make the mistake of installing a large pool that takes up most of the garden, leaving too little living space for other things, such as outdoor seating areas and vegetable patches. Don’t fall into this trap.
Think About How Often You Will Use Your Pool
The size of your pool has a tremendous impact on the amount of upkeep that you need to do. As you might expect, smaller pools require less work than larger ones, primarily because they attract less debris. If you own a large pool, you’ll need to clean it out regularly and change the filters to prevent clogging.
Consider Your Budget
Lastly, you’ll need to consider your budget. The larger you want your pool to be, the more it will cost to install, manage, and maintain.
Some families choose smaller pools than they need because of cost considerations. They assume that people will use the pool separately, so it isn’t a big issue. However, if your family plans on spending time together playing games, then you may need to wait to save more money for the project.
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