Most often traditional pool designs follow the kidney shape or rectangular shape and are built on your property. Now homeowners with limited property space have the opportunity to build the pool they have dreamed of for years, which includes the wrap around swimming pool design. Sometimes land peculiarities don't allow for building a pool close to the house, but walking to the pool is definitely not what you had in mind. It's good also to consider that getting to your pool may mean walking through grass or dirt along the way, and this will bring dirt into the pool. If you don't want a distance between the house and the pool then the wrap around pool may be a good choice for you, but there are many considerations to take into account.
You will need to keep in mind how much sun your pool will get, and it could mean the pool water may evaporate more than necessary, and not just the water will be lost, but the pool chemicals also. If you want to have shade by the pool, also consider if a nearby tree would be dropping leaves and flowers etc into the pool, which would not be the best. You could consider building a surrounding or overhead canopy if this is the case. It would be a good to also check into your area's zonal laws on having a swimming pool, as there are laws regarding the location of a pool, the distance from the pool to buildings etc. Also check with your neighbors who have pools and see what advice they may have for you, although this would not be a totally reliable source of information.
Another consideration of where you would want to build your pool would be the presence of underground cables and pipes and how accessible utilities would be to your pool, such as water supply, drainage, electricity, as well as changing room facilities and space for relaxing by the poolside. The view from the house across the pool to surrounding nature will also be a consideration.
Some talented do it yourself handymen may consider constructing the wrap around pool themselves. It is not easy though. They would first of all need to choose the deck design they would want, most designs are the L shaped, at a 90 degree right angle, corner decks, or continuous decks. Several pictures would have to be taken of your house and the property to determine the best shape for your pool that fits best with the house. Then they would need to lay the foundation and build a frame, and lay beams etc. The L-shaped wrap around pool is the most common type and it has space for both adults and children, plus you can always add a relaxing hot tub to it.
Choosing the best swimming pool design for your property includes the shape and design of your house and what you plan to use the pool for. Talk in detail to your architect and pool constructor as well as your family before making a big decision like this.
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