How To Design Indoor Pool Plans

By: Lee Grayson

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Knowing how to design indoor pool plans involves development of a practical floor plan and construction of a solid air and water system. Indoor pools were used during Roman times as part of the public water baths and modern home developers incorporate swimming pools for the rich and famous. Indoor pools need not be expensive additions to homes if the designs are well-thought out and planned prior to construction.

You'll need a few things to design indoor pool plans, including:

Architectural plans
Architect's measure (laser measure is fine)
Graph paper or computer architectural program
Computer and internet service
Access to a library or bookstore

Make a list. Brainstorm about the perfect indoor pool. Note the features and design elements for your indoor pool. Write down each feature as a general list. If you have family members who'll be using the pool, ask them to contribute to the brainstorming list. Group storm for a greater number of ideas. Once the list is done, agree on a dozen or so features that you'd love to include in your indoor pool plans.
Do some research. Once you have the highlighted brainstorm list, start researching the features. Determine who manufactures items from your list. Print out copies of ads or request brochures from the companies. For instance, if you'd like a large slides or a fountain, collect a group of manufacturers for these pool design elements.
Find a location. Determine where the indoor pool will be located at your residence. The most important element of how to design indoor pool plans is selecting the perfect location on the property.
Do the measurements. Take out the measures and get to work. Measure the area where the pool might be situated. No need to be exact with every inch, but an overall idea of the space is necessary to develop the overall design.
Research. Start with basic design books and books that feature photographs of indoor pools. This will give you some inspiration for overall pool designs.
Do the layout. Take a piece of graph paper and sketch out your dream pool. No need to be exact. This design is an overview for your design ideas.
Shop. Go on the internet and browse the home and design stores to see what is available. Make notes of companies that offer things you like. Start listing prices for items at this point.
More research. Once you've shopped online and in brick and mortar stores, do some in-depth research to determine if the design ideas are practical. Make up a sample budget listing everything you want. Bring in your family for a discussion. What items still make the top must-have list? Do the wants jive with the budget?
Hire professionals for input. You'll need to consult an architect to determine if the location selected can be used for an indoor pool. You'll also need to talk to a reputable pool installation company to determine if the ground underneath the location can have soil removed for a pool. An indoor pool is a major investment that you'll probably do only once, at least at the one location. It's important to get all input to do it right the first time. Changing plans midstream and making repairs to correct design mistakes adds even more cost to the overall project.
Hire the construction professionals to build the pool. Present your research and designs and put together a budget with your construction professionals. Make sure every item that is necessary for your pool is listed. Designing indoor pool plans means getting an itemized building contract. Set aside time for detailed discussions to make sure the construction folks understand exactly what you want.