A stunning pool can be your oasis during hot summer days and chill afternoons. Diving into crystal clear water, swimming laps or lounging poolside can melt your stress away, letting you enjoy the New Zealand sun with ease. However, pools come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, so you need to ask yourself this crucial question: “What size pool is best for me?”

There is no universal answer to this question because everyone’s needs, preferences and spaces are different. Let’s go over the major considerations you should think about when choosing your new pool. 

How To Choose The Right Size Pool For Your NZ Home

Ask yourself these questions before browsing through your options:

How Much Space Do I Have For A Pool? Naturally, you need a pool that fits your space well. Fitting a too-big pool into a small yard is dangerous because it could be easy to trip and fall in. But a tiny pool might not suit your needs. Small yards may limit options, whereas larger yards allow for more generous pool sizes.

What if you have a rather small yard? Can you still get a pool? No worries; you can fit a pool in your space through innovative design choices. Work with your pool professionals to choose the best solution for you. 

For instance, you can position your small pool in your compact yard so that it’s still a wonderful oasis, but it doesn’t take up the whole space. Keep your pool close to the boundary so the central space stays clear. Be sure you understand how close to the boundary you are allowed to dig into so you avoid going over your property lines.

How Will I Use My New Pool? There are so many ways people enjoy pools. If you want to swim laps or throw big pool parties for plenty of guests, then you may want a larger pool. If you want to enjoy calmer water exercises like water aerobics or plan to lounge in the water, then a smaller pool may be right for you. 

What Is My Pool Budget? Larger pools generally cost more to install and maintain. Plus, the type of pool you get will also affect your costs. Pre-made fibreglass pools are typically cheaper than custom concrete pools, but concrete pools usually offer more customisation.

 What Are Local Council Restrictions? Always look at Auckland Council’s regulations and NZ’s building code to learn what you can and can’t do. You may have restrictions on how large your pool can be. 

Aside from pool size, there are also additional restrictions to promote safety. Pools that hold a water depth of 40cm (400mm) or more need to have a physical barrier around them to limit access. This prevents access by unsupervised children.

The Many Advantages Of Small Pools

Why pick a small pool? Smaller pools come with plenty of benefits:

• Perfect For Compact Backyards. You can still get a pool that’s perfect for you, even if you have a smaller yard. These pools are ideal for city living or homes with limited outdoor space.
• Lower Installation Costs. Smaller pools are simpler and cheaper to install. They require less excavation and fewer materials. 
• Easier Maintenance. Less water and surface area means quicker cleaning, fewer chemicals and reduced energy use. 
• Faster Heating. If you want to heat your pool water, smaller pools with a lower volume of water will heat up faster and more efficiently. 

Overall, smaller pools are perfect for smaller families, couples and homeowners who want a spa-like retreat. While they’re not ideal for fast swimming, they are amazing for chill afternoons and breathing in fresh air in peace. If you want to stay fit, you can still enjoy less extensive water exercises like treading water and water aerobics. 

The Fantastic Benefits Of Large Pools

Do you have enough space for a large pool? You could enjoy these perks:

• More Room. Obviously, larger pools have more room to swim, play and entertain guests. 
• More Extensive Exercises. With a larger pool, you may be able to swim laps to build muscle and stay fit. Plus, you can still do less extensive exercises as well – you could even do them in groups. 
• Increased Property Appeal. A stunning larger pool can be a beautiful visual feature, adding undeniable luxury to your property. 
• Better Customisation. More space allows for more extra features, including shallow areas for kids or decorative features. Remember that concrete pools are better for customisation.

Larger pools are best suited for larger families, individuals who love to host parties, swimmers who want to be able to swim laps at home or anyone with enough space for a larger pool. 

Find The Perfect Size Pool For Your NZ Property

What kind of pool would you like? View our selection at Inground Pools Ltd. We work with fibreglass pools, concrete pools and spa pools, and we install new pools and can rebuild existing pools. 

Call us on 0800766566 or reach out online for assistance.

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