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Design Guide

How to Style Your Backyard Plunge Pools

Robert FosterMay 2024
Styled backyard plunge pool

Small Pool, Big Impact

Plunge pools are perfect for compact yards, but with the right styling, they can feel every bit as luxurious as a full-size resort pool. Thoughtful choices in finishes, furniture, and landscaping make all the difference.

Styling Ideas for Your Plunge Pool

  • Feature Lighting: Use LED niche lights, strip lighting under coping, and landscape spotlights to highlight water and textures at night.
  • Lush Planting: Tropical plants, tall grasses, and planters can frame your plunge pool and create privacy.
  • Comfortable Seating: Built-in benches, compact loungers, and shade structures turn a small space into a true retreat.

Coordinating Finishes

Consider how your tile, interior finish, and decking work together. A cohesive palette makes the area feel calm and spacious, even when square footage is limited.

Making the Most of Every Inch

Our designers can help you plan multi-purpose features—like benches that double as steps or planters that act as privacy screens—so your plunge pool area works beautifully from every angle.

Want Design Help for Your Plunge Pool?

Schedule a consultation and we'll show you how to turn a compact plunge pool into a showpiece.

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