How To Design An Indoor Pool

To design an indoor pool, you will need:

• Adequate property space—adjacent or accessible to the home
• Sketch pad
• Writing notebook or tablet
• Pencils or pens
• Tape measure
• Stakes—metal or wood
• String or twine
• Computer—with Word and a graphic design program (optional)
• Internet or hard copy telephone directories
• Home improvement retailers—accessible or online sources
• Pool construction and supply company—accessible or online source

1. Consider the area of intent for an indoor pool. Determine the property’s site for an indoor pool. Decide whether it is in the best interest of construction, plumbing and utilities to structure such a pool that will be adjacent, adjoining or free-standing of an existing home. These considerations affect how the overall design will accommodate intentional plans of use for an indoor pool.
2. Design the indoor pool within its allotment for space. If the pool and its structure will have a generous area to occupy, concepts toward design can be more expansive. However, should the property for a pool and its structural enclosure have size limitations, choices among basic equipment, fixtures and features must come into play.
3. Reflect desires for use towards the indoor pool design. Whether on a grand or more modest scale, focus upon the variations in use that this particular type of pool may receive. Uses for an indoor pool can include regular exercise, recreational swimming through all seasons and poolside meals at any time. Additional usage might consist of quality relaxation year round, along with socializing and entertaining—regardless of weather. Plans for use will aid to determine those necessary essentials, as well as the optional features and amenities to incorporate within a design of an indoor pool.  
4. Assess what the essential facilities are to design an indoor pool. Conducive with the plot measurements, along with allowing logistical or recreational perimeter space, choose a pool of an appropriate size. Generally, pools that possess straight angels, as opposed to those of scallop-like curvature, work best for an indoor setting. Dependent upon what swimming activities might take place is the decision for pool depths. Factor in an adjacent or separate enclosure that will accommodate the pool’s filtration and pump system, as well as to store necessary chemicals and cleaning equipment within. Select a structural enclosure for the pool and equipment and supply area, along with allocations for boundaries. Such housing for the pool area should be sound of structure and possess a design that either coincides or contrasts well with an existing or new home. Practicalities within design need to include the installation of electricity and plumbing. For safety purposes, plan to provide enclosure lighting, as well as lights within the pool.
5. Define the designs of available and potential convenient features for an indoor pool. A bathroom that offers a basin, commode and shower is an ultimate poolside feature. For changing from street or sportswear into swim wear, a poolside dressing room that includes a compact closet features sensible convenience. Such sensibility, through an inclusion of both a bathroom and dressing room, alleviates possible congestion amongst multiple pool users. As for the poolside boundary surface, incorporate non-slip cement, non-skid wood decking or artificial turf. Each type of surface offers decorative variations to suit any preference in design.
6. Customize the indoor pool’s environment with amenities that will provide functional design. Patio furniture, decorative lighting, ceiling fans, planters with appropriate vegetation, an outdoor type bar and efficiency kitchen are among the optional accessories.