Nowadays, swimming pools are a quintessential feature of the perfect backyard. And with improved pool technologies, the pool industry has never been busier. Can we have a pool even if we only have a small yard? Well, yes you can because the success of a great pool design is not measured in size, it comes back to the core fundamentals of good design, form, and function.

Pools can be great places where you can simply hang around, spend some alone time with yourself, or throw awesome and insane parties. A good pool is one that is both stunning to look at, as well as top-notch in terms of performance. Most individuals and families prioritize aesthetics and not pay attention to factors like installing a high-quality pool drain! In this article, we are going to cover pool designs and ideas that combine both form and function. 

When designing a small space with a pool consider the aesthetic, functional, and compliance points of view. Small spaces are more challenging than large ones, so consider engaging a professional designer. Choose between fiberglass or concrete; fiberglass is cheaper, quicker to install, the spas seat are more comfortable, but often ‘off the shelf, while concrete is more ‘freedom’.  If you still confuse and need some inspiration, check out these 53 coolest small pool ideas for your home below. Enjoy!

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Rectangular Backyard Pool

Small Rectangular in Ground Pool from decorathing

Swimming Pool Half Out

Small Pool with Seating Area

Small Swimming Pool from hoomdecoration

Small Backyard Tiny Swimming Pool Ideas fro manhattanartsblog

Swimming Pool with Recessed Lights from travelandleisure

Water Feature Backyard Pool

Pool in Basement

Pool with Blue Light from hgtv

Rock Garden with Pool from photos.hgtv

Home Swimming Pool Design Ideas from trenduhome

Small Pool and Wooden Deck from motherhooddefined

Rectangular Small Pool from deavita

Small Lagoon Pool from guruhabits

Small Backyard Pool from futuristarchitecture

Small Boho Pool from greigedesign

Minimalist Backyard Pool from designbuzz

Small Backyard with Pool

Swim-Up Bar from hgtv

Backyard with Small Pool House from magzhouse

Above Ground Pool from deco-cool

Small Tropical Backyard Pool from shairoom

Swimming Pool Dining Table from craftdir

Weird Shaped Pools from elconfidencial

Backyard with Pool from futuristarchitecture

Outdoor Pool with Bar from ondeckwithlucy

Modern Pool Hot Tubs from freshouz

Small Backyard Designs with Pool from casaydiseno

Small Pool and Green Grass

Backyard Pool Tropical Landscaping

Unground Pool Ideas

Small Backyard Plunge Pool from thewowstyle

Small Fiberglass Inground Pools from divesanddollar

Above Ground Lap Pools from diyncrafts

Small Pool with Lounge Chair

Long Swiming Pool from raphaeldesign

Ingound Pool from teracee

Semicircular Swimming Pool from trenduhome

Corner Pool in Backyard

Hot Tub Pool and Fire Pit from deavita

Small Pool and paver from theenglishroom

Lap Pool with Current from designwalls

Small Terrace Swimming Pool from hgtv

Small Wimming Pool and Seating Area from homystyle

Minimalist Pool and Wooden Deck from sawhd

Small Two Shape Pool

Brick Tile Pool from homishome

Small Interior Swimming Pool from decomg

Small Glass Pool from ofdesign

Freeform Pool with Tanning Ledge from lovahomy

Small Backyard with Pool from omghomedecor