Small Backyard Pools
We bet you can’t wait to have your own pool to dive into, but don’t make the mistake of thinking of it as a standalone element. Instead, for a superior result and a paradisiac corner that you’ll never get tired of, start with a bigger vision that takes the rest of your backyard into consideration.
How can your pool complement it? What vibe would you like to inspire as soon as you hear the sound of the water? And what space challenges can you turn into creative opportunities?
Add a pergola next to your backyard pool
If you live in a particularly sunny area, you need a flexible way of enjoying the sunshine while also having some shade to read outside or for whenever the weather gets too hot.
A backyard pool and a pergola are a winning combination, and the latter will elevate your entire garden.
Place some furniture underneath its open roof to create a special corner to relax or catch up with friends.
Unless you’re really tight on space, you don’t want your new backyard pool to be in a dead corner: ideally, it’ll become the place around which you’ll gather with your family member and friends whenever you’re catching up outside.
So, introduce some seating solutions next to it. We love how this sofa and chairs with a table in the middle act as a smoother transition between indoor and outdoor.
Turn it into a relaxing paradise with some hammocks
Secretly wishing you were sipping a cocktail in Bali? Your new pool can bring very similar vibes right to your doorstep.
Use a tall fence (especially wooden options) to close that area from the outside world, go big on plants and greenery, and think outside the box when it comes to seating solutions.

Instead of the usual deckchairs, wouldn’t it feel even more relaxing to hang around your pool (literally)?
Add a light to your small backyard pool
When you think of your new pool, we bet you’re picturing a bright summer afternoon, but your watery heaven can come to life when the sun goes down, too.
As well as creating a charming ambiance by placing smaller lighting fixtures around it (such as torches, lanterns, or recessed floor options), consider adding a light to the actual pool, perhaps choosing a color that complements the rest of your palette.
Plan your pool around your greenery
While your pool will undoubtedly revolutionize your backyard, it doesn’t have to get in the way of your beautiful plants and flowerbeds.
See how this irregular-shaped pool is designed around the edges of the small stone wall behind it?

If you do something similar in your backyard, you’ll also get to feel like you’re properly plunged in nature whenever you go for a swim.
Create different layers
If you have a long section of raised flower beds or if your backyard follows a bit of a slope, that’s an excellent opportunity to take your pool idea to the next level… literally.
For example, you could have a larger main section at the bottom to relax and have a little swim, and a smaller pool on top where you can sit around with your friends.
Experiment with transitional decor
Your new pool area could be a balanced blend between the tidy sleekness of contemporary styles and the coziness of traditional decors.
You could maintain a clean look by opting for a pool with simple lines and symmetrical shapes and some outdoor garden furniture following the same idea, especially in versatile neutral colors.
Then, add a homely feel through your garden decor, like these charming lanterns and warm-colored cushions.
Aim for a Mediterranean feel
Imagine having the most picturesque European summer right in your backyard.
When planning your new pool, you could surround it with natural stone tiles, large terracotta pots, and loungers or furniture with particularly ornate lines. Wrought iron pieces tend to be the best for a bit of a French country twist.
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