INFINITY POOL: 5 ELEMENTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INCORPORATING IT INTO YOU LANDSCAPING

The infinity pool… By its name alone, it has the power to make you dream about it! You’ve probably already seen one of these ingenious installations: a limitless pool of crystal-clear, mirror-smooth water that seems to extend to the horizon and merge with the sea or the sky. Well, you should know that this type of pool is not just for luxury hotels in the Caribbean or spas in the mountains! You can install an infinity pool in your own backyard. You will only need to think carefully about how to integrate it into your landscaping. Need help to get there? Here are five things to consider before you start your project.

Before choosing an infinity pool at home, ask yourself what type of land you have available. Is it sloping or flat? Is your soil clay, limestone or sand? These factors can play a key role in the construction of your pool. For example, infinity pools are best suited to sloping ground and limestone soils, which are more stable. It is still possible to build them on flat ground; the most important thing is to have a view of a pleasant setting, to get the most out of it! It’s up to you to discover if this type of pool meets your expectations and needs.

2. The cost of an infinity pool

Of course, the price of such a pool will depend on its size, the dimensions of your land and the equipment you wish to have (such as those for water treatment, for example). To get a better idea of the costs, ask for a detailed quote. You will also be sure that the company has a clear understanding of what you want.

It should also be mentioned that the cost of an infinity pool is higher than a normal pool: it can cost between $25,000 and $35,000 more! Why is it so? Because this type of infinity pool requires the construction of two pools: the one in which you swim, whose edges are slightly lower than the water level, and the one in which the overflowing water is channelled. Finally, you should also consider cleaning and maintaining your pool, which can involve additional costs.

3. The people involved in its construction

Before building an infinity pool in your backyard, think about the different companies that can offer this service. Are there any close to your home? What do they look like? You can, of course, ask for quotes to find the offer that best suits your needs. The people you have chosen will obviously have to measure and evaluate your property before obtaining municipal authorization to carry out the work, since this is still a major project.

Finally, it’s necessary to call upon a landscape architect to work on the design and installation of your infinity pool. His expertise will allow him to properly integrate the pool into your landscaping to ensure that the final result is seamless.

4. How this type of pool works

One of the benefits of the infinity pool is that the water that flows out of its main pool is not wasted. All around the pool, discreet and carefully positioned channels are used to collect the water to better reintegrate it directly into the pool. This also ensures that you always have clean water, on the surface of which debris and impurities do not accumulate.

5. The style sought

Very trendy in recent years, the infinity pool features an absolutely stunning view of the surrounding landscape. Do you live on the edge of a large body of water, or do you live high up? It’s even better: the edges of the pool will be in line with the surrounding skyline. It will give the impression that the water is one with its environment. The sky and the surroundings will also be reflected in the pool as in a mirror, smooth and without swirls: relaxation guaranteed! In addition, the infinity pool will give your landscaping a clean, modern, even luxurious style. Before you make your decision, make sure that this type of pool will match your current design and offer you the style you’re really looking for.

An infinity pool is stylish and trendy, but before you build one in your backyard, think about the five elements listed above.